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CIC News Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit? Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in…
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 Annual study finds support for immigration has dropped for second year in a row Support for high levels of immigration in Canada has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years. This is according to an annual report by the Environics Insitute, a Canadian research agency that collects data on government, economic and…
CIC News Quebec imposes country cap for Regular Skilled Worker Program Quebec is limiting the number of foreign nationals invited under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) to a maximum of 25% from any one country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Quebec minister of immigration, Jean François Roberge, announced the new…
CIC News IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department…
CIC News How much do I need to save up to move to Canada? Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the pathway and prove to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay.…
CIC News IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates in latest Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-only. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive…
CIC News Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program now closed The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) ends today, August 31. The deadline for communities to recommend candidates to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was July 31, and August 31 was the last date on which recommended candidates could have submitted a permanent residence…
CIC News Extending your visitor status in Canada Given the recent announcement that Canada will no longer process work permit applications for individuals in Canada with visitor status, some may be wondering what options remain. Until August 28, visitors in Canada had the option to apply for work permits from within Canada as part of…
CIC News British Columbia, Quebec and PEI invite candidates in latest round of provincial immigration draws British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec, and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have issued invitations to apply for provincial immigration programs over the past week. B.C. and PEI did so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Each province and territory in…