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CIC News IRCC holds third Express Entry draw of the week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A…
CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…
CIC News Carney reinforces immigration priorities in new mandate letter to ministers In a recent mandate letter to his cabinet, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his broad goals for Canada’s immigration system. Carney’s mandate letter outlined two main immigration goals: Returning overall immigration to sustainable levels; and Attracting the best talent from around the world…
CIC News Yukon moves to new system for PR nominations Employers and foreign nationals can no longer submit applications directly to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). All applications to the YNP must now go through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Under this new pool-based system, an employer…
CIC News IRCC invites 7500 Express Entry candidates in second draw of the week Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 7,500 ITAs to candidates in a French language proficiency draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a…
CIC News Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt…
CIC News Manitoba invites candidates to apply for provincial nomination Manitoba issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Skilled Workers in Manitoba under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). British Columbia will continue to accept applications to the International Post-Graduate stream until 9am, January 7, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs More details can be…
CIC News British Columbia and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial nominations Two Canadian provinces have issued invitations to apply for nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP was first launched in Manitoba in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada where newcomers are less…
CIC News Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian immigration Family reunification is the second-most prominent class of immigration for newcomers to Canada after economic immigration. In 2024, IRCC expects to welcome 114,000 new permanent residents through these pathways. They include spousal sponsorship, children and dependents, as well as parents, and grandparents. Sponsoring a spouse…
CIC News The two biggest strategies to reduce Canadian income taxes on capital gains Buying a property or business in Canada? When you sell, you might be hit with a tax bill. CanadaVisa Wants Your Opinion! Many newcomers will be residents of Canada for tax purposes. They will have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and…