Protecting against phone banking/money scams as a Canadian immigration applicant Financial security is a crucial part of Canadian immigration. Follow these tips to ensure safety against becoming victimized by a phone banking/money scam. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) designates every March as Fraud Prevention Month to bring awareness to different types of fraud and scams that impact the lives of Canadian immigrants. By Vimal Sivakumar
Is this Canadian immigration website legitimate? Watch out for claims of “guaranteed success”, promises of expedited processing and these other signs when using the internet as part of your Canadian immigration journey. The Canadian immigration system is increasingly using the power of the internet to facilitate many parts of the newcomer journey. By Vimal Sivakumar
Most Canadians believe heightened immigration will be valuable to national economy 52% of poll respondents feel Canada’s immigration policy will have a “positive or somewhat positive” impact on the country’s economy. Reports from urban population centres across Canada suggest that rent prices in these areas are “soaring” as a result of “explosive population growth.” By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada’s immigration ministers provide update on top objectives The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met today to discuss how to achieve shared priorities. The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) has met again for its midterm meeting today in Halifax. By Edana Robitaille
Can I travel back to my home country after submitting my electronic Application for Permanent Residence through Express Entry? Read on to understand more about what you can and cannot do after submitting your Express Entry electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR). An electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) is the result of a successful Express Entry application. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada looking for partners to help expand and diversify IEC program IEC is looking for new partner countries and organizations to increase the number of participants and fill gaps in some sectors. of Canada’s workforce Following the recently announced quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, CIC News has obtained more information on the 2023 program outlook from an internal Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo from September 26, 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Coming to Canada as a skilled worker: Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program? The benefits of applying for permanent residence under both programs. The federal government and the provinces and territories can operate their own distinct immigration programs. However, the federal government makes the final decision about whether a candidate can obtain permanent residence. By Julia Hornstein
Understanding why some people might not be allowed in Canada and ways to overcome inadmissibility Individuals arriving in Canada or already living in the country may be inadmissible on medical or criminal grounds. Find out what it means to be medically and criminally inadmissible to Canada and how to overcome it. When someone is inadmissible to Canada, it is because the examining officer has decided that the person being assessed is or will be a threat to, or burden on, public health and/or safety. By Vimal Sivakumar
How are immigrant women faring in Canada’s workforce? Canada is still trying to close the wage gap and improve the quality of work for immigrant women. International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally. By Edana Robitaille
