Your Journey to a New Life in Canada A Comprehensive Guide to the Canadian Immigration Process Your Journey to a New Life in Canada: Canada, a land of opportunity and diversity, has long been a popular destination for immigrants from around the world. With its high quality of life, strong economy, and welcoming culture, Canada […]
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Ontario’s New Regional Living Wage Standards The Ontario Living Wage Network has released updated new Ontario living wage rates for 2024 across all 10 major geographical regions in the province. The new figures highlight the significant disparity between the living wage and the provincial minimum wage, emphasizing the financial challenges many workers face in Ontario. Table of Contents
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Record-High Asylum Applications from International Students in Canada. According to new federal immigration data, international students submitted nearly 14,000 asylum claims between January and September 2024. This figure surpasses the total for 2023, which saw almost 12,000 claims, and marks a stark contrast to the 1,810 claims recorded in 2018. This has sparked intense scrutiny and raised
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Latest Express Entry Draws 2024 | New Rounds of Invitations IRCC sent out only 174 permanent residency invitations in the latest Express Entry draw on November 18, targeting profiles with a provincial nomination. The comprehensive ranking system (CRS) cutoff score was 816, an increase of 4 points as compared to previous PNP draw last week.
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Understanding the Canadian Citizenship Process 10 Reasons for a Canada Citizenship Application Rejection Canada remains a top destination for immigrants, not only for its high quality of life but also for the opportunities and global mobility it offers its citizens. With a Canadian passport, individuals gain access to visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 180 countries, making
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BC Government is hiring now. No degree needed. If you’re looking for a stable, well-paying career without the need for a university degree, the government of British Columbia has a range of jobs right now that might be perfect for you. These roles come with salaries exceeding $60,000 per year and offer a variety of benefits,
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Canada Halts Expedited Student Visas Canada has officially ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) visa programs, effective immediately. These programs, which were established to expedite study permit processing for eligible students from specific countries, have been phased out to ensure a more equitable and streamlined application process for all international
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IRCC processing time updates – November 2024. Latest IRCC Processing Times: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its monthly update on processing times on November 5 for various immigration and citizenship applications. Staying informed on these processing times is crucial for applicants planning their immigration journey amid the rising Canadian immigration backlogs. Tracking IRCC’s updated timelines is
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Canada’s Immigration Backlog Grows Canada’s immigration backlog continues to rise as the volume of pending applications continues to grow, despite efforts to streamline processing. New official IRCC data updated on November 4 indicates that there were a record-breaking nearly 2.5 million applications under processing. Out of these, nearly 1.1 million applications are exceeding the usual/normal processing time labelled as backlog, marking a
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Canada’s Limits on International Students to Cause Financial Setback Canada’s Limits on International Students to Cause Financial Setback: Canada has long been a magnet for international students seeking quality education and a pathway to residency. However, recent government policies have tightened the reins on international student intake, sparking turmoil within the country’s postsecondary institutions. Immigration Minister Marc Miller
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