CIC News How to return to Canada after being asked to leave Canada has the authority to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. You could also get one if you are found to be working…
CIC News What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration? After you apply to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian immigration, you may wish to track the progress of your application, update your application, or otherwise communicate with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There are also some important…
CIC News Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia invite immigration candidates through provincial programs Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia have issued invitations to apply to candidates through provincial immigration programs this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own Provincial Nomination Programs. Through these programs, interested candidates may…
CIC News Housing in Canada: Reviewing shifts in the Canadian housing landscape over the last decade Statistics Canada (StatsCan) recently released its latest report on the state of housing in Canada, based on its 2021 Canadian Housing Survey. This report, which details and analyzes changes and trends in the country’s housing market between 2011 and…
CIC News Can you apply for 2 Canadian immigration programs at once? With more than 100 economic class immigration programs to choose from, it is possible to be eligible for more than one Canadian immigration program. So, it begs the question, can you apply for more than one at the same time? Maybe you are…
CIC News Minimum CRS score changes to 510 on IRCC website On September 14, Canada invited Express Entry candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510, not 511 as it was originally posted. The difference means that people who scored at least 510 received their Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian…
CIC News British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba invite candidates in PNP draws British Columbia, PEI, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Following its launch in 1998, the PNP welcomed only 400 immigrants, but due to its success, it now welcomes more than 80,000 per…
CIC News What are the benefits of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)? If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to join you in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The benefits of the PGP are that if your parent or…
CIC News Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, and BC hold PNP immigration draws this week Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia have released results for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to…
CIC News How can I immigrate to Canada through the PNP? The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is one way for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and get permanent resident status. The purpose of the program is to welcome skilled workers in order to strengthen provincial and territorial economies and spread the benefits of immigration…