Immigration Update
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Know More About How You Can Be Selected in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
18 Januaryin Blog, ImmigrationDiverse Selection Methods on Display at Express Entry PNPs Recent PNP selections have witnessed to three selection approaches of Express Entry in Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) of different provinces. Though different provinces have used diver...
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How to Give Biometrics for Canada Visa Application Processing
11 Januaryin Blog, ImmigrationIn April 2018, the Canadian federal government announced a comprehensive biometrics collection plan for all entrants to Canada. Who Needs to Give Biometrics? As of December 31, 2018, individual applicants, from Asia, Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europ...
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Canada Joins World’s Largest Trade Pact with 5 Other Countries – As the US Stays Away
10 JanuaryRecently, a consortium of 6 countries activated the Comprehensive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Brunei, Peru, Chile, Malaysia, Vietnam are also set to ratify the treaty. With Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and Can...
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Dual Canadian Citizens – Make Sure Your Canadian Passport is Valid Before You Fly to Canada
26 Decemberin Blog, ImmigrationAre you a dual Canadian citizen? If yes, then you will need a valid Canadian passport to come to Canada. As per the new entry rules for dual citizenship holders, just holding a non-Canadian passport will not be considered sufficient to board your fli...
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Express Entry on the verge of breaking ITA record with latest draw
14 DecemberIRCC now only 124 invitations away from new Express Entry invitation record The Government of Canada moved another step closer to surpassing the record for invitations issued in a single year through the Express Entry economic immigration system with...
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Quebec reduces Immigration Numbers for 2019, increases tensions with Ottawa
12 DecemberQuebec recently announced plans to reduce the number of immigrants to be accepted in 2019, giving rise to tensions with Ottawa. This decision is in line with the promise made in the election campaign by Premier François Legault. 40,000 is the number...