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Canada Skilled Worker

Please note that on January 1, 2015 the way that Canada accepts permanent residents has changed. The new system, called Express Entry, represents a change in method rather than in requirements. The Provinces are following the federal government and creating their own Express Entry systems in 205.  The skilled worker category is for people with…

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Canada Semi-Skilled Worker

Immigrate to Canada as a Semi-Skilled Worker (NOC C, D) Are you a semi-skilled worker looking to immigrate to Canada? As a semi-skilled worker (NOC level C) or an unskilled worker (NOC level D), your pathway to live and work in Canada will likely be as a provincial nominee: In other words, you’ll have to…

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How to Fail at Express Entry: Common Errors and Mistakes

Express Entry is unforgiving because it is done online and you no longer get letters from IRCC (formerly CIC) requesting that you correct any mistakes made in your application. Under Express Entry, any errors or omissions made by you, the applicant, will result in your application not qualifying out of your pool of candidates. And…

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BC Provincial Nominee Program – Skilled Worker

Please note that BC launched its Express Entry Program.  The British Columbia skilled worker category of nomination falls under the Strategic Occupations section of the British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program. This program is committed to supporting industries that are priorities for the economic development of British Columbia. Such industries are Construction, Information technology and new media,…

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BC Provincial Nominee Program – Semi-Skilled Worker

Please note that BC is curently not accepting semi-skilled applicants.    Entry Level Semi-Skilled Workers Application Priority Eligible occupations for applications under this immigration category are listed as follows: Hotel Front Desk Clerks Tour and Travel Guides Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides Casino Occupations Maitres d’hotel/Hosts/Hostesses Bartenders Food and Beverage Servers Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen…

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Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Express Entry

Another key area in any Express Entry application for permanent residence and in assessing your ranking within your candidate pool is your education. In order for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to assess the validity of your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate, you will have to submit to an Educational Credential Assessment, or ECA.

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BC Provincial Nominee Program – International Students

The British Columbia international student category is for persons who have recently graduated from a post-secondary institution in British Columbia and would like to apply for permanent residency. Candidates must have received their degree or diploma before accepting an offer of employment. This page is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, why…

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BC Provincial Nominee Program – Business

Invest in British Columbia: The BC Entrepreneur Immigration Program The Province of British Columbia has put in place an Entrepreneur Immigration System combines the two former categories – Business Skills and Regional Business. They have been streamlined into one Entrepreneur Immigration stream. If you wish to immigrate to BC as an entrepreneur or investor, through…

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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is an immigration program that is designed for individuals who wish to settle and work in the province of Alberta. The Province selects candidates that will contribute to and strengthen the provincial economy.  If you are eligible for any of the categories the province of…

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USMCA Visa (formerly NAFTA Visa – North American Free Trade Agreement)

Please Note: NAFTA has been replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which has been ratified as of March 2020. The USMCA does not affect NAFTA visa policies. The North American Free Trade Agreement known as NAFTA  was a trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The goals of the North American Free…

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Permanent Resident Card Service

Start your PR Card Service FAQ What can I expect from an in-person appointment for PR Card Service? After you’ve submitted your online request form, a member of our paid service team will contact you to schedule a convenient date and time for an in-person visit to our office. This option is particularly useful for…

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PNP International Students Saskatchewan

Please note that on January 1, 2015 the way that Canada accepts permanent residents has changed. The new system, called Express Entry, represents a change in method rather than in requirements.  The Saskatchewan Students category is for students who have graduated from a post-secondary educational institution in the province and have worked in Saskatchewan for…

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