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23 Mar 2023

Extending Measures for Ukrainian Citizens

The Government of Canada has extended the temporary measures in place under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program. Eligible applicants overseas can apply for a visa under CUAET until July 15, 2023. Fees will continue to be waived until this date. After July 15, 2023, no special measures will be available for Ukrainian nationals […]

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23 Mar 2023

Express Entry Update: Cut Off Score Drops to 484

On March 23, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under all Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Provincial Nominee Program, and Canadian Experience Class. This week’s draw invited 7,000 […]

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15 Dec 2022

NEXUS Backlogs – Limited Solutions Available

With increase of post-pandemic travel has come major travel delays and lineups across airports and border crossings. Ironically, the one program designed to facilitate smoother and faster travel experiences in Canada and the United States, NEXUS, has a backlog of over 330,000 applications since the start of covid. NEXUS is a trusted traveler program, jointly […]

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13 Dec 2022

New Open Work Permit for Family Members of Work Permit Holders

Starting in January 2023, IRCC will expand the eligibility of some family members of work permit holders to obtain open work permits in Canada. Currently, only spouses of highly skilled workers are eligible to obtain work permits. With the introduction of this temporary measure, spouses of workers at all skilled levels will be eligible, along […]

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