In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Biometrics are generally required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or…
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In the majority of cases, whether you applying for an initial or subsequent PR card, the card will be valid for 5 years, pursuant to section 54(1) of the Immigration and Refugee…
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On your arrival to Canada, the border officer may or may not put a stamp in your passport. If your passport stamp has no additional notes or your passport did not get…
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has always been popular amongst the applicants seeking eventual permanent residence in Canada. However, the previous design of the program left many eligible candidates frustrated after being unable…
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On 14 July 2020 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be extending the time period within which temporary residents who fell out of immigration status may apply for…
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Earlier this month Canada has launched a new temporary initiative to create a pathway to permanent residency for up to 500 out-of-status workers in the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area…
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On 30 January 2019 the Government of Canada announced that it is extending the open work permit pilot for spouses and common-law partners applying for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law…
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is an economic immigration program designed to help Ontario meet its labour market and economic development priorities. The OINP is made up of three categories: Business,…
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As many have heard, on 5 August 2018 the Government of Saudi Arabia announced it was cancelling the funding of its scholarship programs in Canada, effective 31 August 2018, and that all…
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On 20 August 2018 the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that in 2019 the Government of Canada will accept up to 20 000 applications for the sponsorship of parents and grandparents,…
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