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Coronavirus [COVID-19]: Effects on Canada Immigration and Immigrants

It feels like every day there is something new about COVID-19 and its impact on the lives of Canadians. For many, the rapid-fire news cycle has left them dazed and confused about how the government’s response to the virus impacts them. This confusion is doubled especially for those who are aspiring Canadians, foreign workers, or […]

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Canada Has a New Political Party: What Does it Mean for Immigration?

Canada has a new political party, the People’s Party of Canada (or the Parti populaire du Canada in French), and this party’s views on immigration may be of interest to Canadians and newcomers alike. The People’s Party of Canada was formed in 2018 by MP Maxime Bernier, formerly of the Conservative Party. According to Bernier,

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Deciding Whether to Become a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen

Almost all immigration programs in Canada require you to become a Canadian permanent resident before becoming eligible for citizenship. Whether you apply through Express Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or some other immigration program, you secure permanent residency, not citizenship. After you have been a permanent resident and have lived in Canada for three

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Social Media Scams Targeting Immigrants to Canada

The government of Canada and IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) are warning immigrants about a scam targeting them through social media. Some individuals have created a presence on Facebook and possibly other social media platforms, where these individuals claim they are immigration consultants linked with the Canadian government. In exchange for thousands of dollars,

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Keeping Your Canadian Permanent Resident Card from Being Lost or Stolen

Taking steps to prevent your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card from being lost or stolen can help you avoid the problems associated with having to replace the card. While you retain your permanent resident status whether you have the PR card or not, you will need the card when you travel outside of Canada as

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