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Canadian Temporary Visa holders can avoid longer processing times through Flagpoling
Highlights: Flagpoling is used by Canadian visa holders to avoid the processing time Flagpoling is a legal practice that can be done at any entry point but is mainly used at border crossings. Applying for a visa through Flagpoling helps bypass the lengthy processing time. Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) collected data representing that 21,452… Read More »
May 31, 2023
Canada Student Direct Stream to accept TOEFL scores. Apply now to study in Canada!
Highlights: TOEFL Scores now accepted for Canada Student Direct Stream Applications! Educational Testing Service announced Canada Student Direct Stream to accept TOEFL scores for issuing study permit TOEFL is now approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the SDS route, broadening student choices and providing institutions access to a wider pool of English-proficient applicants.… Read More »
May 30, 2023
Ontario welcomes Engineers! No Canadian work experience required. Apply now!
Highlights: No Canadian work experience required for Engineers in Ontario. Apply now! Professional Engineers Ontario removes the Canadian work experience requirement, for overseas skilled Engineers. Removing the work experience allows Engineers to pursue their careers in Ontario without discrimination. The removal of the Canadian work experience requirement benefits 60% of internationally trained engineers applying for… Read More »
May 29, 2023
Sean Fraser announced ‘new measures to improve Canada family class immigration’
Highlights: New measures to be implemented Canada family class immigration Faster processing for spousal Temporary Resident Visa applicants. New Open Work Permit options for spousal spouses and family members in the family class category. Extending open work permits for visa holders whose permits expires between 1st August 2023 to the end of 2023. Specialized processing… Read More »
May 27, 2023
India ranks #1 in UK’s Skilled Worker and Student Visas
Highlights: India holds first position in UK’s Skilled Worker and Student Visas Indians are leading in UK’s skilled worker and student visas. In March 2023, 41% of grants under the Graduate post-study work route. Skilled worker visas for Indians increased by 63%, while healthcare visas saw a remarkable 105% surge. The number of dependants for… Read More »
May 26, 2023
Latest Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs with a CRS of 488. Register your EOI now!
Highlights to Latest Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs with a CRS of 488. Register your EOI now! IRCC issued 4,800 ITAs in the 13th Express Entry draw of 2023, inviting candidates from all programs. Candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 488 to be eligible for the invitations. This… Read More »
May 25, 2023
Australia increased Temporary Skilled Income Threshold to $70,000 and expanded TR to PR pathways
Highlights: Australia announced expanded Pathways to PR for Subclass TSS Visa Holders Australian government increased Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold to $70,000. This is applicable from 1st July 2023. Nominations lodged before July 1, 2023, as well as existing visa holders, will not be affected by the increase in TSMIT. Temporary Residents Transition pathway of… Read More »
May 24, 2023
Dual Citizenship in India. All you need to know about Overseas Citizenship of India!
Highlights of Dual Citizenship in India India does not have a general provision for dual citizenship. But Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card is available to foreign nationals of Indian origin. OCI card allows certain benefits like visa-free travel to India. Candidates who are not eligible for OCI card can apply for a PIO card.… Read More »
May 23, 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador PNP doubled its immigration opportunities in 2023
Highlights: NLNP doubles its immigration allocation Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador doubled its PNP immigration numbers. The NLNP immigration caps doubled from 1500 to 3,050. Along with families the immigration numbers increased to 6,700. In the first two months of 2023, it welcomed 1,585 new PRs. Newfoundland would welcome 9,510 new immigrants in 2023.… Read More »
May 22, 2023
Canada PNP Draws invited 3,625 candidates in 3rd week of May 2023
Highlights of Canada PNP draws held in 3rd week of May 2023 Canada PNP draws invited 3,625 candidates from May 15th to May 20th Five provinces of Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan & PEI) held 5 PNP draws in 3rd week of May 2023. Ontario stands top as the province issued 1,694 invitations on… Read More »
May 20, 2023
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