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Shelby Thevenot

Editor, CIC News

Shelby is an Editor at CIC News.

Shelby has worked as a freelance writer, photojournalist and staff video journalist before she came to CIC News in 2019.

She has lived in Manitoba, Alberta, B.C., and now Quebec. Her exposure to life in multiple communities across Canada helps her connect readers with the places where they may end up living someday.

Helping people navigate the complex Canadian immigration system is what drives her to create new, engaging, and comprehensive content for CIC News readers.

Talking to people with interesting stories and insights is the best part of her day. Send story ideas to shelby.thevenot@canadavisa.com.

Latest Articles From Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s immigration backlog now exceeds 2 million persons IRCC's temporary residence inventory increased with the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel.

Immigration Canada’s processing inventory now stands at more than 2 million people across all lines of business.

By Shelby Thevenot

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada? An overview of some of the Canadian immigration programs that do not require a job offer.

You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are a number of immigration programs that you can be eligible for based on your work or study experience.

By Shelby Thevenot

The benefits of immigrating to Canada There are a number of reasons why Canada is ranked the #1 country for immigration in the world.

On Friday, Canada announced it is resuming Express Entry draws to all candidates in early July. This will allow more immigrants overseas to pursue their goal of moving to Canada. This is major news since Express Entry is the main way the federal government welcomes skilled immigrants.

By Shelby Thevenot

Express Entry: Canada invites 829 PNP candidates after announcing all-program draws will resume in July Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced last week that Canada is set to resume FSWP and CEC draws in early July.

Canada invited 829 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 27.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program A step-by-step guide on how you can get Canadian permanent residence through the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, […]

By Shelby Thevenot

Why employers are able to hire more tech talent in Canada Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech.

Canadian tech employers continue to face labour shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labour market is to hire talent from abroad.

By Shelby Thevenot

IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC invitations in July; and offer open work permit to PGWP holders Today's major announcements provide more certainty for Canadian immigration candidates.

Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Express Entry invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates will resume by “early July.”

By Shelby Thevenot

Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force.

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants.

By Shelby Thevenot

Federal vs provincial skilled worker programs: Comparing immigration fees and processing times Pros and cons of applying for immigration through a province vs directly to the federal government.

The cost to apply for Canadian immigration may be a factor in deciding which economic pathway to take.

By Shelby Thevenot

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