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MEDICAL EXAM: HOW, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT
Are you immigrating to Canada and needing a Medical Exam? Look no further! This is the blog post for YOU! - The information for medical exams [...]
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS: THE KEY TO IMMIGRATE AS A PROVINCIAL NOMINEE
How the Provincial Nominee Program works - With the aftermath of COVID-19 lingering around us, there is no doubt our lives have been transformed in the [...]
FASTER STUDY PERMIT APPLICATION OPTION EXPANDED IN THE AMERICAS
IRCC News release - July 9, 2021, Ottawa - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just made it easier for students from Brazil, Peru and [...]
CHANGING LANGUAGE AROUND IMPLIED STATUS – TEMPORARY RESIDENTS
IRCC: Changing Language around implied status - Temporary Residents Did you know? Implied status now is "maintained status"! Under immigration law, when applying for a visa, work permit or study permit extension before your current document expires, you're allowed to remain in Canada and continue working [...]
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
We can all agree that we had high hopes and excitement as we welcomed in a new decade. What 2020 provided to us with was the ability to overcome any obstacle that is thrown our way.Our last year resolutions continue as the fight is not over.We promise [...]
OPENING OF THE 2020 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM
Opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program The launch of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program builds on the government’s initiatives to prioritize the approval of 49,000 family sponsorship applications by December 31, 2020, as well as last week’s announcement of a process to reunite [...]
BIOMETRICS EXEMPTION
Biometric exemption for permanent residence applicants with previous Biometrics on file The Federal Government has announced steps to provide biometrics for Permanent Residency applications during COVID-19. As a temporary measure, you’re exempt from giving biometrics if you have both of the following: already applied or are applying for [...]
BC PNP CONTINUES TO EXCLUDE 31 OCCUPATIONS
BC PNP Continues to Exclude 31 Occupations from Invitations to Apply The BC PNP announced on August 31st that they will continue to suspend invitations to 31 occupations in tourism, hospitality, retail and personal services. Due to widespread unemployment in these sectors, the BC [...]
NEW FEES FOR BC PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
Effective August 6, 2020, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has increased the fees for Skills Immigration (SI) applications and requests for review submissions. Provincial Nominee Program Previous Fee New Fee Skills Immigration Application $700 CAD $1,150 CAD Request of Review $200 CAD [...]