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Visitor Visa checklist: Everything you need to apply and visit …
Feb 29, 2024 · A visitor visa is needed to come to Canada as a tourist, or on a quick trip to visit family, or do business for individuals of many countries.. Anyone who is not a permanent or temporary resident of Canada (those with a work or study permit) will need a …
How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new ... - CIC News
Jan 15, 2024 · As they move through the Canadian immigration process, many applicants may find delays in the processing of their immigration applications. While Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made headway in trying to reduce these delays, long waiting periods are often a common experience.. However, there are official routes that applicants can take to voice concerns or update IRCC ...
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IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work ...
Jan 23, 2024 · On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada. To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria.
How do I calculate time spent in Canada when applying for …
Jan 5, 2024 · To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, most applicants must have been living in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years immediately before the date they sign their citizenship application. This is what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refers to as the physical presence requirement for Canadian citizenship.
Express Entry vs PNP: Which one should I apply to? - CIC News
Apr 3, 2024 · Immigration programs managed by the Express Entry system and Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) represent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) two biggest pathways for new permanent residents coming to Canada every year. In 2024 these two routes will account for 220,770 new immigrants out of …
Atlantic Immigration Program provides faster path to Canadian …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is an immigration pathway for skilled workers who want to settle in any of the provinces that make up Atlantic Canada:. New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Nova Scotia; and; Prince Edward Island (PEI). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration. The AIP is an employer-driven program.
British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate …
Jun 25, 2024 · Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note ...
I got a DUI years ago. Can I visit Canada? - CIC News
Sep 14, 2021 · People commonly ask: "Can I enter Canada if I got a DUI 10 years ago?" Perhaps your DUI was 20 years ago. Or less than 5 years ago. Whatever the case may be, you need to keep a few things in mind.