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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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Canada Eases Immigration Rules to Allow more Foreign Students

Federal announcement welcomed as a good ‘first step’ in combating labour shortage

Canada is expanding the number of international students granted permanent resident status, while also making it easier for foreign PhD students to gain status through a new federal immigration initiative announced Wednesday.

The announcement was welcomed by Dennis Yim, a Korean international student who wants to stay in Canada after he graduates next month from Vancouver Community College.

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Kenney Holds Immigration Levels Steady, Increases White-Collar Workers

OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Jason Kenney plans to hold immigration levels steady next year, but the mix of immigrants will change.

There will be more skilled workers — especially white-collar workers — as will as higher numbers of refugees, parents and grandparents, Kenney told reporters after tabling his 2011 annual report.

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