We have had numerous consultations where clients are abroad and desperate that their permanent resident status has expired yet they need to return to Canada. When we ask if they went through…
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In October 2023, the Canadian government introduced a pilot program, CAN Work Philippines, designed to facilitate Canadian employers in sourcing skilled workers.[1] This pilot program operates through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada…
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On 7 November 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new tool that will be used to process International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits [1]. IEC is a category of…
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On 27 October 2023, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced plans to introduce several key measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s International Student Program and better protect…
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As per the latest Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw, 1,117 invitations have been issued to candidates in the Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream. Invited international graduates required a minimum…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #271, issuing 3,600 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 431 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 26, 2023…
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On 23 October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new permanent resident pathway for Ukrainian nationals present in Canada with temporary resident status, who have a Canadian citizen or…
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On 8 September 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) which allows eligible permanent residents and citizens of Canada to sponsor their parents or…
Continue ReadingIn an extensive discussion with the Toronto Star Mario Bellissimo provides his expert opinion on AI and its shortcomings. Read the full Toronto Star article here: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/how-canada-is-using-ai-to-catch-immigration-fraud-and-why-some-say-it-s/article_7b9e6d55-765f-51a9-8262-caae6416adb7.html#tncms-source=login
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #268, issuing 3,725 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 500 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 10, 2023…
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