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How to maximize your Express Entry CRS score if you’re aged 30 or over

Express Entry is Canada’s largest source of immigration. When applicants apply to immigrate to this country through Express Entry, eligible Express Entry applicants are scored through a point-allocation grid called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...

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Sponsor Parents and Grandparents for Canadian Immigration in 2022

Canada is currently issuing invitations to 23,100 potential sponsors for the PGP 2022. Discover your sponsorship and Super Visa options for your parents and grandparents...

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Canada introduces strengthened protections for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) alongside Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations concerning Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs)...

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Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people according to new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. IRCC released updated data, which is current as of September 30, on its website on October 14...

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The top 5 banking challenges for newcomers — and what to do about them

Moving to a new country is a big undertaking. It’s not surprising that it comes with unique financial challenges. At Scotiabank, it’s important for us to help newcomers get settled — financially and otherwise...

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IRCC aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people this fiscal year

CIC News has obtained an internal IRCC memo that outlines targets for the number of new citizens Canada will welcome for the 2022-2023 fiscal year...

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Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada...

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Canadian work permits for athletes

There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada...

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