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IRCC updated the instruction on physical presence calculation

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IRCC updated the instruction on physical presence calculation

On December 8, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated example 2 of the instructions on how to correctly calculate physical presence before becoming a permanent resident of Canada for individuals who received their status on or after October 11, 2017. Permanent residents who obtained the status after October 11, 2017, must accumulate 1095 days of physical presence in Canada to be eligible for citizenship. Applicants who were in Canada as foreign workers or international students before becoming PRs can gain 365 days maximum for every […]

New requirements for BC employers seeking foreign workers starts next week

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New requirements for BC employers seeking foreign workers starts next week

Starting from December 15, 2020, BC employers who wish to hire foreign workers under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) program will have to obtain the licence from the provincial government in addition to securing positive LMIA from Service Canada. This also includes employers wishing to hire caregivers under the Home Support Worker Pilot or the Home Child Care Provider Pilot. The new regulations in BC are similar to those adopted in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. The provincial government hopes this step will reduce […]

IRCC issued 211,785 Study Permits in 2020

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IRCC issued 211,785 Study Permits in 2020

In the three quarters of the year, Canada issued 211,785 Study Permits for international students. Most new study permit holders study in Ontario – 100,870 permits; British Columbia was the second most popular education destination – 48,985 permits; 33,605 foreign students were allowed to study in Quebec; 10,420 international students started their programs in Alberta; another 6,685 study permit holders came to study in Manitoba; Nova Scotia attracted 4,130 international students; 2,745 had chosen Saskatchewan; New Brunswick admitted 1,775 foreign students […]

Alberta is releasing the last nominations of the year

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Alberta is releasing the last nominations of the year

On December 8, 2020, Alberta has updated statistics of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Since November 24, Alberta issued only 6 nominations to foreign nationals allowing them to apply for permanent residence under the AINP. As of now, Alberta issued 3,988 nomination certificates and almost reached the self-established threshold of 4,000 nominations. Following the high unemployment rate in the province, Alberta has reduced the number of nominations from the 6,250 nominations. Currently, AINP received 2,175 applications in the Alberta […]

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