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Saskatchewan Wants You
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, or SINP, has a new Express Entry Sub-Category which provides a quicker way to apply for Permanent Residence in Saskatchewan. It can mean being awarded a permanent resident visa after about 6 months processing time. After first completing and submitting an online profile at CIC’s Express Entry you then apply…
Who is Immigrating to Canada? Skilled Workers
Who is Coming to Canada? In 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) instituted the requirement that applicants to the Foreign Skilled Workers Program (FSWP) had to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) as part of their application. At World Education Services (WES) they found that credential assessments for overseas clients increased from 16% of total assessments in…
Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Index What is TWIC? Who Needs a TWIC? How Long is a TWIC Valid for? Eligibility How to Apply How You MIght Not Qualify Appealing a Rejection Getting Your Card Cardholder Responsibilities What is TWIC? The Transport Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program provides tamper-resistant biometric credentials to maritime workers requiring…
Canadian Investor Immigrant Program Back On
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has reopened the Immigrant Investor program as the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program. Applications under IIIVC are being accepted from May 25, 2015 to December 30, 2015. The first 60 applications will be processed and an additional 60 applications will be placed on a waiting list. The Immigrant…
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck PreEnrolment TSA PreCheck is a DHS Trusted Traveler Program that enables low-risk airline passengers to enjoy expedited and faster security clearances at participating airport’s checkpoints. This can be for domestic or international travel. If you are already a member of the following DHS Trusted Traveller programs: Global Entry NEXUS SENTRI and you have…
Improving your IELTS English Test Results for Express Entry
Language Requirements are key in any successful Express Entry application. For example, in the FSWP Selection Grid, language proficiency accounts for the largest part of the 100 point total. If you get a good language score, you give a boost to your rankings. In the rest of this article we will review how to improve…
Revoking Citizenship in Canada and the USA
With Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, revocation of citizenship becomes a possibility for naturalized Canadians who have committed terrorist acts or engaged in criminal activities while outside of Canada. While groups like the Canadian Bar Association have expressed concerns, and legal challenges have been mounted, the government has stated it is merely concerned with…
Canada vs the USA – Where should I go: Boston or Montreal?
Canada compared to the United States, Montreal compared to Boston There are some rivalries that, like a fine wine, highlight the absolute best of the ingredients involved while only getting better with age. Canada versus America. French versus English. The Canadiens versus the Bruins. It all adds up to one thing— Montreal versus Boston.
Canada vs Australia – Where should I Go: Brisbane or Calgary?
Australia compared to Canada, Brisbane compared to Calgary Welcome to part 4 of our Australia vs. Canada series: Brisbane vs. Calgary. So here goes our series next installment: a subtropical city near surfing paradises, and a continental climate near some of the world’s best skiing and most beautiful national parks.
How To Fix Mistakes on a PR Card
If, when you receive your first PR card, there is a mistake that needs to be fixed, then the process for doing so is not the same as applying for a replacement card. In the case of a mistake on your first PR card, you must apply for a Request to Reissue a Permanent Resident…
