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International students can now use online study taken until August 31, 2022, toward their PGWP eligibility. Online study is not normally eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but that has changed since the pandemic.

On September 20, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – To give travellers and airlines more time to prepare for changes when flying to or transiting through Canada, the government is extending the leniency period for the (eTA) requirement until November 9, 2016. Starting November 10, 2016, Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, will need a valid Canadian passport to board their flight to Canada otherwise they will experience delays. All visa-exempt travellers (except United States [U.S.] citizens) will need an eTA to board their flight.

The Canadian Immigration minister has approved an extension its workpermit pilot project for spouses and common-law partners applying for Canadian immigration. The pilot program, first launched in December 2014, allows spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are currently being sponsored on an application for permanent residence through this class to work in Canada during the processing of the application.

The Ontario Government will be making investments in 117 settlement projects across the province that support new immigrants and their families as they adjust to life in Ontario.

Starting on Wednesday FSWP and CEC candidates will be invited again. We answer some of the most common questions about Express Entry and how it works.

This article aims to answer some of the questions that you may have about Canada’s Express Entry application management system.

Should you be interested to apply for permanent residency in United state or Canada there are two investment program that you will be able to obtain the permanent residency much faster than other investment immigration programs in both countries.

The processing times for certain countries, including the time it takes to make the initial assessment of the sponsor, are now less than one year. These countries include France, Australia, Spain, Tunisia, Belgium, Algeria, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Brazil, Iran, Israel, Portugal, Poland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, and Switzerland. For many other countries, the processing time is around one year or slightly longer.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put into practice new procedures intended to accelerate family reunification, ensuring that dependants and spouses who may not otherwise be eligible to come to Canada, now have a pathway to reunite with their families.

Quebec is thanking asylum seekers who have been on the front lines in helping the province during the coronavirus pandemic.

Halifax business owner put in limbo by permanent residency application delay.

Proposed regulatory changes announced today to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), which  will allow Canada to better select skilled workers who can “hit the ground running” upon arrival.

As of 08 May 2012, the maximum number of 10,000 Federal Skilled Worker applications has been reached. This cap on applications has been put in place for individuals applying under one of the 29 eligible occupations being targeted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Unless new Ministerial instructions are received, the cap will re-open on 1 July 2012. This limit does not apply to all applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker program. Those with an offer of arranged employment are still welcome to apply. Individuals who are pursuing or have completed a PhD program in Canada may still apply as well. The cap for PhD applicants is 1000, and currently 657 applications to this stream have been received.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program will be closing at the end of this year. Therefore, if you wish to apply as a skilled worker you must act quickly.

Earlier this month, Quebec Immigration announced that the Quebec Skilled program cap has been reached. Therefore the only alternative for this group of applicant is Federal Skilled Worker program. The Federal Skilled Worker points system program is on the base of applicant's skills and Work experience.

The cap of 500 complete applications has been reached for the Federal Skilled Worker Program eligible occupation Pharmacists. The cap does not apply to applicants with a valid offer of arranged employment.

The cap of 500 complete applications has been reached for the Federal Skilled Worker Program eligible occupation Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management. The cap does not apply to applicants with a valid offer of arranged employment.

The cap of 500 complete applications has been reached for the Federal Skilled Worker Program eligible occupation Registered Nurses. The cap does not apply to applicants with a valid offer of arranged employment.

The cap of 500 complete applications has been reached for the Federal Skilled Worker Program eligible occupation Restaurant and Food Services Managers. The cap does not apply to applicants with a valid offer of arranged employment.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) In January 2015, will launch a new electronic system called "Express Entry" Which will be replaced by today's known Federal Skilled Worker and some others. With this fast and efficient system, Canada would fulfill current and future labour market needs, and leads Canada to certain economic growth and long-term prosperity.

Fifteenth Express Entry draw from the pool was performed on August 21st 2015 by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and a total number of 1523Invitations were issued to successful applicants who had acquired minimum 456CRS points.