At the end of March, Saskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 205 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residency. Despite the current situation and after the special coronavirus immigration measures announced on March 16, immigration officers are making sure that the process goes as smoothly and seamlessly as possible. … Continue reading Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program – Latest Draw
New Brunswick – Skilled Workers Stream
One of the most interesting immigration streams introduced by the province of New Brunswick is the Skilled Worker Stream. This provincial nominee program helps qualified candidates to transit easily to their permanent residency and settle down in this Atlantic province. By saying qualified candidates, we mean having the work experience, education and language proficiency that … Continue reading New Brunswick – Skilled Workers Stream
Partnership with ApplyBoard – Largest Online Platform
https://videopress.com/v/oSTNLVsU?posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbakouniconsultingca.files.wordpress.com%2F2020%2F01%2Fbored-16811_1920.jpg&preloadContent=metadata With this large number of learning institutions in North America and the competition between those ranked the highest worldwide, the search process for a study program became a nightmare for international students.Checking the website of each institution, confirming the admission requirements, and then getting the authorization to study (Study permit, visa, etc). It is becoming more … Continue reading Partnership with ApplyBoard – Largest Online Platform
Residency Obligations – What it means and how to meet them.
Congratulations! You just got your permanent residency. Now, the question is, what are Residency Obligations? And how a Permanent Resident meets them? As per Article no. 28 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act this means: Inside Canada A Permanent Resident must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years in … Continue reading Residency Obligations – What it means and how to meet them.
Family Reunification for Protected Persons – Recently-launched Initiatives
Starting December 2019, and in one of its attempts to facilitate the reunification of family members of protected persons in Canada, the Government launched two new initiatives to improve the process. To start with, a Protected Person status in Canada is designated by the Immigration and Refugee Board and Citizenship and Immigration Canada to a … Continue reading Family Reunification for Protected Persons – Recently-launched Initiatives
International Graduate Entrepreneur – New Immigration Pathway – Saskatchewan
On December 3rd, 2019, and in one of its attempts retain international students who have already integrated into communities in the province of Saskatchewan, the Government of the latter established this new pathway. The first step the prospective candidate does is to express his interest in being nominated by the province for Permanent Residence by … Continue reading International Graduate Entrepreneur – New Immigration Pathway – Saskatchewan
Visitor Record – What it means and who needs it.
A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa - TRV) is an official document citizens from visa-required countries need to get to travel to and enter Canada as a visitor for up to 6 months. The visa officer sticks it in the passport, which indicates that the person meets the requirements to enter Canada and it … Continue reading Visitor Record – What it means and who needs it.
Atlantic International Graduate Program – Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
Introduced in 2017 by the Federal government, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a pathway to permanent residence that targets skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and live in one of Canada’s Atlantic Provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. An eligible candidate under this pilot must … Continue reading Atlantic International Graduate Program – Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
Atlantic Immigration Pilot, a 2-year extension
Introduced in 2017 by the Federal government, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a pathway to permanent residence that targets skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and live in one of Canada’s Atlantic Provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. An eligible candidate under this pilot must … Continue reading Atlantic Immigration Pilot, a 2-year extension
Québec Experience Program PEQ – Changes to the Québec Immigration Regulation
Great news to the international students in Québec. After the temporary suspension of intake of applications under the Québec Graduates stream of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) that was in effect from July 10, 2019, to November 1, 2019. This Wednesday, October 30, 2019, changes to the Québec Immigration Regulation came to light. Effective November 1, 2019, Québec graduates can again submit … Continue reading Québec Experience Program PEQ – Changes to the Québec Immigration Regulation
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