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How Canada uses personal information collected at the border on immigration applications

CIC News How Canada uses personal information collected at the border on immigration applications Since February 2019, the Entry/Exit Program has allowed the Canadian border to collect basic traveller information and share it with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC uses the information to verify residency requirements for applications for permanent residence, work permits, study…

Canada launches new immigration application tracker for spousal and child sponsorship

CIC News Canada launches new immigration application tracker for spousal and child sponsorship Canada has launched an online portal where spousal and child sponsorship applicants can track their immigration application online. The tracker can be found on the government website. It is currently only for people who are applying for spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorship.…

Canadian immigration minister talks backlogs, international students and PGP in TV interview

CIC News Canadian immigration minister talks backlogs, international students and PGP in TV interview Canada’s minister of immigration, Sean Fraser, sat down to talk about Canadian immigration with Prime Asia TV business head, Deepinder Singh. The interview covered a number of topics relating to challenges brought on by the pandemic and possible solutions for the…

How to spot a fake Canadian job offer

CIC News How to spot a fake Canadian job offer Scammers know job-seekers are in a vulnerable position, and willing to provide their personal information or even money to secure a job in Canada. If you have fallen for a scam, you are not alone. Online scams have been on the rise since the pandemic…

PEI holds first scheduled draw of 2022

CIC News PEI holds first scheduled draw of 2022 Prince Edward Island has released its new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited a total of 132  immigration candidates on January 20. Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates received the most invitations, combined they received a total of…

PEI releases 2022 PNP draw schedule

CIC News PEI releases 2022 PNP draw schedule PEI has released its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw schedule for the rest of the year. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is the only PNP to release its draw schedule ahead of time. The province usually follows this schedule, except in 2020 when…

How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

CIC News How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible. Here are some of the general eligibility requirements for both Canadians foreign partners from any country. Looking to sponsor your partner? Complete…

How to immigrate to Canada in 2022

CIC News How to immigrate to Canada in 2022 If 2022 is your year to immigrate to Canada, here are some options to become a permanent resident. In this article, we are going to discuss four pathways to Canadian immigration: Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Quebec immigration, and family sponsorship. There are actually…

Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: British Columbia PNP

CIC News Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: British Columbia PNP If you have a graduate degree in science from an eligible British Columbia institution, you can get Canadian permanent residence without a job offer. Science grads may be eligible to apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) called the Skills Immigration – International…

Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever

CIC News Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever Canada held a new Express Entry draw on December 10. A total of 1,032 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Invited candidates had previously received a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), adding 600 points to their base human capital score. As…