British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta issue nominations in latest provincial selections

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CIC News British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta issue nominations in latest provincial selections This week, four different provinces issued nominations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) and provincial immigration programs. Candidates were selected for their professional experience, employment, language abilities, education, and more. Scores assigned by PNPs to candidates, based on…

B.C. act to streamline foreign credential recognition comes into effect July 1

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CIC News B.C. act to streamline foreign credential recognition comes into effect July 1 British Columbia’s International Credentials Recognition Act will come into effect on July 1. The Act makes several changes to how international credentials are recognized in the province and streamline the process for applicants. Specifically, it removes Canadian work experience requirements, language…

TD Bank Group and Cricket Canada announce new sponsorship

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CIC News TD Bank Group and Cricket Canada announce new sponsorship To support the growth and development of cricket across Canada, TD Bank Group (TD) and Cricket Canada have announced a new sponsorship agreement. Through this sponsorship, TD will be the official bank of Cricket Canada’s national teams and help support Cricket Canada as it…

Report: Approval, processing rates drop after IRCC’s student cap

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CIC News Report: Approval, processing rates drop after IRCC’s student cap Considerable changes occurred to Canada’s study permit program in January of this year Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a temporary international student cap effective between 2024 and 2026. It supported this policy through a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) system, distributing this…

British Columbia makes Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program permanent

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CIC News British Columbia makes Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program permanent British Columbia (B.C.) has made the Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program a permanent fixture of their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The program is now called the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Stream. Eligible newcomers looking to start businesses within the province and settle permanently in B.C. will…

IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

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CIC News IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants As of June 21, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nationals are no longer able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at their Canadian port of entry (POE). This change is effective immediately. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this measure…

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recommends IRPA legislation reform

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CIC News Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recommends IRPA legislation reform Last month, members of the Legislative Reform Committee from the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) released a report outlining how CILA would like to see the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) reformed. IRPA is legislation, first introduced in 2001, that the Government of Canada…

Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan invite candidates for nomination in latest draws

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CIC News Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan invite candidates for nomination in latest draws This week, Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.) and Saskatchewan have issued provincial immigration invitations to eligible candidates. Across Canada, 11 of the country’s 13 provinces and territories – the exceptions being Nunavut and Quebec – use Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that allow…

Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students

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CIC News Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students Are you considering studying in Canada and searching for a quicker way to obtain your Canadian study permit? If so, this article offers some helpful guidance. International students aiming to study in Canada can expedite their study permit…

Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

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CIC News Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better…