IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration
Chris GribbleAs of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means…
New Brunswick To Stop Holding Asylum Seekers In Provincial Jails
The Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick is going to stop holding asylum seekers and other immigrants in provincial jails which it now does under an agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). “Eight…
What needs to be included in a complete Express Entry application for permanent residence
Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Get a Free…
Is there a residency requirement for Canadian citizenship?
Part of maintaining your permanent resident (PR) status in Canada is meeting a residency requirement. In other words, to avoid losing PR status, those who immigrate to this country must…
Immigration Fuels Montreal’s 5.3 Per Cent Population Growth In The Last Year
The city of Montreal has witnessed a 5.3 per cent increase in its population over just a year thanks to the post-pandemic resumption of immigration. These estimates have been proposed…
Canada’s Start-Up Visa: What is an Angel Investor Group?
Immigrant entrepreneurs can benefit from the help of any one of eight angel investors when applying for permanent residence in Canada under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, notes Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
BC Bans Private Colleges From Enrolling International Students
In the immediate aftermath of the federal government’s introduction of a temporary two-year cap on the number of Canada study permit issuances, British Columbia has placed a provincial ban on…
Canada Sees Rise In Job Vacancy Numbers
Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada’s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada. Please submit your CV here. Job vacancies…