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How to get a job in Canada as a newcomer New to Canada? You can start your job search online. Here are some tips to help you find the right job opportunity for you.

New job opportunities await!

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How to manage your finances as a newcomer New to Canada? Learn how you can fast track your financial success and settle in your new home.

If you’ve recently moved to Canada or plan to move here, you’ll need to get your Canadian finances in order.

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Canada’s immigration minister provides COVID-19 update Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino provided new insights in a recent TV interview.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino recently shared fresh insights on the state of the country’s immigration system on the Canadian television show, The Agenda.

By Kareem El-Assal

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How you can prepare for and settle in Canada if you’re arriving during the pandemic CIC News and CanadaVisa.com are proud to partner with Scotiabank, Canada's leading bank for newcomers, to offer support and guidance during these unprecedented times and get your new life in Canada started right.

While moving to a new country can be both an exciting and somewhat stressful process on its own, moving during the pandemic comes with its own set of unique circumstances. With the right resources and planning, you will soon be able to successfully call the vibrant cities and stunning scenery in Canada your home.

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IRCC no longer accepting ready to travel webforms from expired COPR holders The immigration department says they will contact expired COPR holders when they are approved to travel to Canada.

Expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders have been advised not to use the webform to contact the immigration department, according to a government media release issued on January 5.

By Shelby Thevenot

15,000 people obtained Canadian permanent residence in September Canada's immigration levels remain low due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada’s new permanent resident intake continues to suffer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Kareem El-Assal

Thousands of would-be Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has contacted 2,700 expired-visa holders who requested to come to Canada. Of those, 120 have been allowed to travel.

When Prashant Gupta got his confirmation of permanent residence, he quit his job and booked his flight to Canada to leave on March 18, 2020. Two days before his scheduled trip, borders closed and Canada went into lockdown.

By Shelby Thevenot

Holders of expired COPR and PR visas may travel to Canada IRCC says that individuals with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence and Permanent Resident Visas may be exempt from travel restrictions.

Canada’s immigration department has issued new guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas.

By Alexandra Miekus