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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP Human Capital

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP Human Capital Stream If you are a skilled worker who is a potential migrant to Canada, consider this: are the answers to the following questions “yes”? Are you applying to live and work in Canada under the Express Entry system? Are you applying under the Foreign Skilled Worker Program (FSW)…

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Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry

Express Entry for Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland uses the Express Entry system as a second Skilled Worker Category for immigration to Newfoundland.  It is a good immigration program for skilled and experienced applicants who intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. In order to participate in Newfoundland’s Express Entry program, you must have the…

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MPNP Farm Investor Pathway

Under Manitoba’s Business Investor Stream, you have two pathways: The Entrepreneur Pathway which we cover The Farm Investor Pathway (FIP) for those wanting to establish a farming operation in rural Manitoba. The Farm Investor Pathway replaces the previous Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative. The FIP is for individuals who: Have proven farm business experience Have sufficient…

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The Immigration Consultant Course is Now Harder

If you are thinking of becoming an immigration consultant in Canada, there’s some big news awaiting you, in case you hadn’t already heard. On May 1, 2019, the ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) announced that a new and tougher diploma would be phased in over the next couple of years.

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Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Immigrating to Canada

So you’ve discovered what a great country Canada is, and you could see yourself making a life here. You’ve made a solid choice. Canada has much to offer, from beautiful scenery to one of the most culturally diverse societies in the world. Before you pack up and make this exciting journey, be sure you are…

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How to Get a Certified True Copy of Your Canadian Passport from Passport Canada

Your Canadian passport is your most important ID, and you don’t want to mail it anywhere if you don’t have to. But sometimes it’s the only acceptable form of ID that both proves your identity and your nationality, two different things in the minds of bureaucrats. So what do you do if some government agency…

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Link Your Paper Application to IRCC’s Website (CIC) in 4 Steps

While you can still apply on paper for many of IRCC’s immigration streams, the time is coming when you will have to have an online connection in order to apply for anything related to immigration to Canada. As has been made evident by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, paper applications can sometimes face obstacles or even…

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Cost of Immigration to Canada from the Philippines

When you plan to immigrate from the Philippines to Canada, you of course have to spend time and effort gathering together all the documents required by the immigration authorities in Canada. This is to ensure your application has the best possible chances of being successful. But there is also something else you should be keeping…

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Police Certificates for Immigration to Canada (IRCC CIC)

One document that is key to any application is that all-important police certificate. Imagine gathering what you consider all the necessary documents only to realize you’ve forgotten about your police certificate. No certificate means your application will be deemed incomplete and either returned to you or delayed for a considerable amount of time.

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Top 10 Shameful Facts About Canada

Like any country, Canada has its fair share of proud moments. But, like every other country, it has also had its share of controversial moments. Here is a list of ten things in Canadian history that nobody likes to talk about.

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Am I Still a Permanent Resident if My PR Card Expires?

If you do not renew your Permanent Resident (PR) Card, your status as a permanent resident is not affected. If you were a permanent resident on the day before your PR Card expires (every 5 years), then you are still one on the day it expires. This does not mean that permanent residence is unconditional….

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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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