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CIC News How language skills predict earnings in Canada Canada’s Express Entry system requires that all candidates have a minimum language ability corresponding to a level 7, 5, or 4 (depending on the specific program) under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) (for English) or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (for French). Though Canada…
CIC News What is a Port of Entry letter? Port of Entry (POE) letters are documents that some foreign nationals may receive if they have been permitted to enter Canada as a temporary resident (TR). POE letters may be provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to foreign nationals who are approved for any…
CIC News Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive…
CIC News Special immigration measures extended for Iranian nationals in Canada as temporary residents Canada has announced that it will extend the special measures put in place for Iranians in Canada as temporary residents. The measures were originally announced in February 2023 as a means of supporting Iranians in Canada during a time of turmoil…
CIC News Does IRCC look at my social media? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) do check the information in a candidate’s application and compare it with the candidate’s social media and public profiles. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If there are discrepancies between the…
CIC News Who are the stakeholders IRCC consults when planning immigration levels? CIC News recently obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing that IRCC doubled the number of stakeholders it consults for the creation of the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. The ATIP shows that between July 10…
CIC News How do I replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Canadian immigration document? Replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed immigration document requires Canadian newcomers to submit an application for a Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a specific process for replacing immigration documents that…
CIC News First Canadian Winter? A newcomer’s guide to staying mentally healthy Winter in Canada can be tough. Temperatures can drop below zero and the sun sets early, making days cold and short. The shorter days and colder weather can greatly affect moods and overall well-being. Sometimes referred to as the “winter blues”, people can…
CIC News Canada extends foreign home buyer ban until 2027 The Canadian government has extended the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act until January 1st, 2027. The policy, which was initially instituted to increase the number of housing units available to Canadians for purchase, will now be in place for an…
CIC News Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract Considering the importance of permit validity and expiration for all newcomers to Canada, this article will help foreign nationals understand why the permit they receive may not be valid for the full length of their…