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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.)

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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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Public Policy: PR Visas For Foreign National Physicians

Many foreign national physicians seeking to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents have the qualifications to apply to Canada’s federal economic immigration programs through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system. Yet, these physicians may have arranged employment and/or work experience in Canada that does not meet the programs’ requirements due to the structure of their work. This makes it more difficult for them to qualify for permanent residence through the federal economic programs and leverage the faster processing time of the Express Entry application intake management system.

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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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Outside BC Applicant With Valid Certification Holder: Transfer ECE Certification to BC in Canada

If you hold valid certification (registration) as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in another Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible to transfer it to B.C.

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BC Applicant: Apply For ECE Certificate Without A Recognized Education Program in BC

Learn how to apply for certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) if you completed an early childhood education training program not recognized by the British Columbia ECE Registry.

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Request Reconsideration For a Decision Made on Your Certificate by the BC ECE Registry

The reconsideration process provides an opportunity to dispute some decisions made by the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry. You can request reconsideration if the ECE Registry made a decision to take action on your application for certification or on your certificate.
Last updated: October 19, 2022

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