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What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration? You still have more steps to complete after submitting your application for Canadian immigration under the spousal and common-law sponsorship program.

After you apply to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian immigration, you may wish to track the progress of your application, update your application, or otherwise communicate with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There are also some important steps you must take before you can finally become a permanent resident of Canada.

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How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia Canada has pathways to permanent residents for Georgians.

If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs.

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Can you apply for 2 Canadian immigration programs at once? IRCC says immigration law does not prohibit multiple applications, but there will be no refund of processing fees paid.

With more than 100 economic class immigration programs to choose from, it is possible to be eligible for more than one Canadian immigration program. So, it begs the question, can you apply for more than one at the same time?

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Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million IRCC's inventory has decreased for the first time since July 2021.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory.

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Sean Fraser tables strategy for temporary residents who want to become Canadian permanent residents Canada's immigration minister has put forth a plan to allow more temporary residents to become permanent residents.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has tabled a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary foreign workers.

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Minimum CRS score changes to 510 on IRCC website Although IRCC originally posted the minimum CRS score for the September 14 draw at 511, it was changed to 510 shortly after.

On September 14, Canada invited Express Entry candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510, not 511 as it was originally posted.

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Shadow minister expects Sean Fraser to present plan for temporary residents when Canadian Parliament resumes Immigration Minister Sean Fraser was given a 120-day deadline to introduce a plan to expand permanent residence pathways for international students and temporary foreign workers.

A parliamentary motion called for Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to publish a plan to expand pathways to permanent residence for temporary residents. On May 11, Fraser was given 120 days to respond, a deadline which falls outside of the House of Commons’ sitting calendar.

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Ontario immigration is preparing to switch to new NOC 2021 The OINP has begun public consultations on the implementation of NOC 2021, as well as updates to language, and education criteria for certain Employer Job Offer streams.

Ontario is preparing to align the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the new National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 system, according to a September 6 media release.

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New Canadians now pledging allegiance to King Charles in Oath of Citizenship In order to become Canadian citizens, permanent residents must attend a citizenship ceremony and take the Oath of Citizenship.

New Canadian citizens are now pledging allegiance to King Charles after Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history, passed away last Thursday.

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