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Benefits of Being a Canadian Citizen

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Canadian citizens have all the benefits and obligations of permanent residents, outlined here. Citizenship holders also have the following benefits and obligations: Politics Citizens can vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections, run for office and become involved in political activities, meaning they have a say in who runs the various levels of government that exist in Canada. That could be town, city, school board, […]

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Canada’s Immigration Application Backlog Fell 7% Since 2022, But Still A Major Problem

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The mountain of permanent and temporary residency and citizenship applications facing immigration officials in Canada is slowly being whittled down to size, falling to a little more than 2.2 million applications at the end of December last year from almost 2.4 million in late June the previous year. That’s a roughly seven per cent drop in the number of applications in

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Indian students mull options after Canada caps visas

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Canada’s two-year limit on the number of new international student visas issued, imposed as a result of housing shortages and healthcare concerns, is likely to have a significant impact on Indian students who are currently the largest group among Canada’s 800,000 international students. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20240202112724699

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Immigration lawyers could help curb rejected Canadian visas

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African students applying for Canadian study visas stand a better chance of getting the permits when they do so through legal representatives based in the country. Using Canadian immigration lawyers who also directly act for universities they plan to enroll in helps international students better navigate their immigration journey with trust and transparency at the

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IRCC invites 7,000 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for French language proficiency

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 7,000 candidates in category-based  selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 365. The lowest minimum CRS score of the year so far. https://www.cicnews.com/2024/01/canada-issues-730-itas-to-candidates-in-latest-express-entry-draw-0142568.html#gs.43u109

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What needs to be included in a complete Express Entry application for permanent residence?

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Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Candidates who have self-determined that they are eligible for Express Entry will first indicate to the Canadian government their expression of interest in obtaining Canadian permanent resident status. https://www.cicnews.com/2024/01/what-needs-to-be-included-in-a-complete-express-entry-application-for-permanent-residence-0142372.html#gs.42d46j

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