How to become eligible for Canadian citizenship Canada has one of the most accessible citizenship policies in the world. In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary) Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54) Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […] By Julia Hornstein
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone PR Quebec, a province constantly seeking increasing immigration independence, has discussed a program to speed up the path to PR for certain immigrants that speak French. Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada’s Armed Forces is now allowing permanent residents to join the military The military is making major change to its recruitment policy. Last week, Canada’s armed forces created an Instagram post announcing that permanent residents will soon be eligible to join Canada’s Armed Forces (CAF). The post came week before Remembrance Day, which is today. By Edana Robitaille
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. By Shelby Thevenot
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? By Shelby Thevenot
How to immigrate to Canada from Qatar Whether you're a Qatar citizen or an expat in the country, Canada has immigration options for you. If you’re thinking Canada might be your next destination but you don’t know where to begin, here’s a summary of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Nova Scotia PNP invites 330 Express Entry candidates Carpenters and other skilled workers were among those invited in the October 7 draws. Nova Scotia held two draws on October 7, inviting a grand total of 330 Express Entry candidates with skilled work experience. By Shelby Thevenot
More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says Ryerson University study recommends a high-volume pathway to permanent residence for lower-skilled residents in Canada. Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. By Mohanad Moetaz
New PR streams now live Here is the link for the online portal to apply to the new pathways. The six new immigration pathways for temporary residents in Canada opened today, May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST. By Shelby Thevenot
