Guide: Submit Your Passport From Inside Canada After Your TRV Is Approved
If you applied for a new temporary resident visa, or a study or temporary work permit from within Canada you must mail us your passport
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Marc Miller the Minister of IRCC’s Speaking Notes: Strengthening Canada’s Temporary Resident Programs and Migration Pathways
Today, I’m here to share some of the results of that ongoing work, and the actions we intend to take to maintain a world-class and well-managed immigration system.
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IRCC Update: Strengthening Temporary Residence Programs
To ensure the temporary residents we welcome to Canada can be supported adequately, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced additional measures to manage the volume of temporary resident arrivals, uphold the integrity of our immigration system and protect vulnerable people.
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IRCC Application Processing Time Explained
How we calculated this processing time This processing time tells you how long it took us to process most complete
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B.C. Introduces Measures to Align with New International Student Regulations
The Province will begin issuing provincial attestation letters to eligible post-secondary institutions to allow international applicants to apply to study in B.C. as required by the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Build a Strong Resume for Job Hunting in Canada
As you navigate the exciting path of job hunting, one of the important tools you will need is a well-crafted resume. In this article, we’ll explore the key elements of building a strong resume tailored to the Canadian job market.
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Updates coming to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in January 2025
March 19, 2024 Updates coming to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) The Ministry of Municipal Affairs will
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How To Read a Job Advertisement
Types of job postings External – Positions open to the general public. Internal – Positions open only to existing public service employees (and CAF members and Veterans who are eligible for Mobility).
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Comprehensive Guide to Writing an Invitation Letter for Your Canada Visa Application
Getting a Temporary Canada Visa means that you will be visiting Canada for a short period of time, usually 6 months or less. The visit can be for different purposes such as for tourism, visiting friends or family, for business and so on. In some cases, the Canadian Embassy where you are applying will request an invitation letter to Canada from someone you know there.
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Instruction: Inviting Your Family Members, Relatives or Friends to Visit Canada As an International Student
If your family or friends want to visit you in Canada for either your convocation or just a vacation, they will need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). This application can be completed at the Canadian Embassy, Consulate, Visa Office or High commission office closest to where they live (if they are from a country which requires a TRV to enter Canada).
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Guide: Canada Visitor Visa Letter Of Invitation
If you are in Canada on a valid status, you can prepare a letter of invitation inviting your family member, relative or friend on a visitor visa. This letter of invitation will be required by the visitor visa applicant outside Canada.
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Public Policy: Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents
There are 2 streams for which you may be eligible. You can apply for permanent residence under one of the following:
Stream A: In-Canada graduates
Stream B: Canadian work experience
This public policy will be in effect from June 1, 2021, to August 31, 2026.
From: $1,085 (This fee increased on April 30, 2022.)
Guide: IRCC Language Test CLB Level Equivalency Charts
Equivalencies between the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) (for English), the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (for French), and the results of language tests from designated testing organizations have been established and are summarized in the following tables.
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2024 New Policy: International Student Program Reforms
the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes. International students make important contributions to Canada’s campuses, communities and economy; however, we have seen unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years. These recently announced reforms will support sustainable population growth in Canada and improve system integrity, while helping to ensure that international students have a positive experience in Canada.
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Pearson Opens Bookings for PTE Core English Proficiency Test for Canadian Economic Immigration
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test. PTE Core received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last year and can now be taken to provide proof of English language proficiency for the purposes of permanent economic immigration to Canada or Canadian citizenship. The first PTE Core tests can be taken from February 12 onwards.
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Guide: Document Requirement for Express Entry PR Application
Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Candidates who have self-determined that they are eligible for Express Entry will first indicate to the Canadian government their expression of interest in obtaining Canadian permanent resident status.
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Guide: LMIA-Exempt Job Offers – Skilled Immigrants (Express Entry)
In most cases, your employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to support your job offer for Express Entry. Some jobs do not need an LMIA.
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Outside BC Applicant Without Valid Certificate: Apply for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification in BC
Learn how to apply for certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in B.C. if you completed an early childhood education training program in another Canadian province or territory.
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