Filing taxes is a necessary part of Canadian life that many newcomers may find intimidating the first time they need to file. However, this process is usually simpler than it appears. The following will cover important information for newcomers, including when and why to file taxes, how to do so, and the possible benefits for tax-filers […]
Three provinces nominate candidates in this week’s PNP results
Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination this week. Each Canadian province and territory (with the exceptions of Quebec and Nunavut) has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through which they can nominate economic immigration candidates who are likely to successfully integrate into the provincial workforce and economy. Provinces often hold draws that target […]
Study: Fewer recent immigrants are seeking Canadian citizenship
A recent study by Statistics Canada has revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20+ years ago. The study, which looks longitudinally at data from 1996 to 2021, revealed that there was a nearly 30% drop-in citizenship rates among recent immigrants, with most of this reduction occurring in the last […]
Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada
As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough money to come to Canada. As part of the Canadian study permit process, applicants must prove they have enough money to support themselves, as well as any family members who come […]
Is it worth entering the Express Entry pool if your CRS is low?
Express Entry-managed programs are among the most popular options for skilled newcomers who want to immigrate to Canada. This is because Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a published service standard of six months for Express Entry applications making it, as the name implies, one of the fastest ways to become a permanent resident of Canada. […]
Here’s why the number of temporary workers in Quebec has nearly quadrupled in eight years
According to a recent report by a Quebec-based non-profit think tank, the province’s growth in temporary immigrants was primarily driven by two programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). According to this report, published by the Institut du Quebec (IDQ) last month, Quebec’s temporary resident population grew 46% in 2023 and most of this growth […]
IRCC invites 975 Express Entry candidates in first transport occupation draw of 2024
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the second Express Entry draw this week. The department issued 975 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based draw for transport occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 430. IRCC also issued ITAs on March 12. It was a general draw inviting 2,850 candidates. A general […]
Live Webinar: CELPIP – Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score
If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment as part of your Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizenship application, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to our free, live, and interactive webinar, CELPIP—Get the Facts and Chart Your Path to a High Score, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, presented by […]
IRCC’s action plan to address the permanent residence application backlog
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the details and deadlines of its action plan to address recommendations made in a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) last October. The details, released in a recently obtained Access to Information Request, offer an insight into how IRCC will address a backlog of permanent resident […]
Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?
Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure […]