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Immigration minister: Canada to resume Express Entry draws

Immigration minister: Canada to resume Express Entry draws for skilled workers in near term

When asked about when Canada would once again hold Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser replied draws would resume "in the near term" and said that he was looking into how to make the Express Entry system more flexible...

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Immigration minister commits to speeding up work permit processing

Canada’s immigration minister restated his promise to improve processing times for work permits during meetings with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration...

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Ontario removes CRS cap in new PNP draw

On February 22, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination...

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Canadian work permits for events hosted by foreign organizations

If you are planning on hosting an event in Canada this year, Canada offers facilitated work permit options to foreign event organizers. A lawyer can help you enter as a business visitor. They can also help you obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit...

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Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results

On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month...

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Sponsor your spouse for immigration while they are with you in Canada

If you are living with your spouse or common-law partner in Canada, you may be eligible for inland spousal sponsorship...

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How to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship

You may already be eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent was born in Canada...

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Visiting Canada with a criminal record

Learn about your options for overcoming criminal inadmissibility to Canada...

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