Canadian Permanent Resident Immigration News

The latest Canada immigration news and updates on being or becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada including eligibility, process, and requirements. For more information on the immigration process and requirements for becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada, visit our section on Canadian Permanent Resident.

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More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw

By Michael NirenApril 22, 2015
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As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]
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What To Do Once You’re an Express Entry Candidate

By Michael NirenApril 14, 2015
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  Congratulations if you have been placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates! Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has done so only after evaluating your Express Entry profile and finding you eligible. Once in the pool, it is crucial to understand and be aware of the following: One Year – You will be in the pool for […]
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Only 26% of Immigrants Want Canadian Citizenship

By Michael NirenNovember 2, 2020
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As recently reported by CIC News, the number of Canadian immigrants who actually want to become citizens has dropped by 53% in recent years. Only 26 per cent of Canadian immigrants have expressed the desire to be granted citizenship. According to former citizenship director-general Andrew Griffith, the massive decline is due to the government’s recent fees and […]
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The 5 Minute Guide to Federal Skilled Trades Program Requirements

By Michael NirenNovember 19, 2020
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If you’re qualified in a skilled trade and want to become a Canadian permanent resident, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is probably the right choice for you. Need to make sure you fulfill all the Federal Skilled Trades Program requirements? Then look no further than our simple, five-minute guide below – we’ll tell you […]
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How Long Should I Allow for PR Card Processing Time?

By Michael NirenMay 3, 2024
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Whether you’ve applied for your first PR (Permanent Resident) card, or are simply renewing your old one, it’s important to allow enough processing time – especially if you’re planning on making a trip outside Canada soon. Below, we’ve outlined a few tips regarding PR card processing time, and how far in advance you need to […]
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How to Determine Your Eligibility for Canadian Experience Class

By Michael NirenAugust 12, 2020
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Are you interested in applying for the Canadian Experience Class Program? If you’ve explored all the options available and think this is the program that might be right for you, it’s important to check that you are eligible before going any further. Below, we’ve compiled a quick guide to help you determine whether you are […]
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Expired Canadian PR Card: Next Steps

By Travis PApril 5, 2021
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Are you a permanent resident in Canada? You may already know that your Canada PR Card contains an expiry date which is when your permanent resident card is ready to expire. You will then need to submit an application to renew it! But what if you wait too long and don’t renew your PR card? […]
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Who Can Apply for Express Entry Canada

By Michael NirenFebruary 13, 2015
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Good news for Canada Express Entry Program. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. You don’t often hear me say good news when I speak about Canadian immigration law. Over the last few years, it has been harder and harder to qualify for immigration to Canada and to United States, but under […]
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Express Entry comes to British Columbia

By Michael NirenDecember 7, 2020
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The province of British Columbia has developed its own subcategory of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s express entry system. It will allow the province to select candidates that will satisfy the economic needs of British Columbia while also offering individuals the chance to immigrate to Canada without a job offer. The province will nominate candidates who […]
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Express Entry Now Available in Saskatchewan

By Michael NirenJanuary 30, 2015
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Saskatchewan has implemented a new subcategory of the federal express entry program that is intended for new immigrants to Canada interested in living in Saskatchewan specifically. Those who wish to be considered should ensure they designate Saskatchewan as their province of choice when applying to be ranked in the federal express entry pool. The Saskatchewan […]
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Canada’s Express Entry Program FAQs for 2025

By Travis PJanuary 27, 2025
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The Express Entry system is one of the most popular ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada. New practices have been adopted to deal with incoming applications, which means much faster processing times.  However, not everyone is as clued-up about Express Entry as they claim to be, and here at VisaPlace, we’ve noticed there are several misconceptions […]
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What the Express Entry System Means for Immigrants Already in Canada?

By Michael NirenJanuary 19, 2015
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The Express Entry electronic immigration system allows Canadian employers to find skilled workers via an eligible pool of applicants. Express Entry has already revolutionized Canada’s immigration system, and was mainly brought into place to address the country’s labor shortages. The new system means that eligible candidates who wish to immigrate to Canada are placed in a pool […]
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Guide to the Comprehensive Ranking System – Express Entry

By Michael NirenJune 8, 2020
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Since the 2015 Express Entry system is now operational, we’ve taken the time to go over the CRS criteria in detail below as a Canadian immigration points calculator, so you can determine how many points you will score for the Express Entry 2015 as outlined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). For each section below, there is a maximum number […]
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5 Reasons for Canadian Permanent Resident Visa Rejection

By Michael NirenAugust 12, 2020
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Every year, thousands of prospective applicants have their Canadian permanent residence applications rejected. This leads to countless cases of disappointment and unwanted stress for families who had their eyes set on relocating to Canada. Canada is full of great opportunities for immigrants and skilled foreign nationals, but in order to get there, they first have […]
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5 Must Know Things About the Express Entry Immigration Program

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2014
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As recently reported by CBC News, a coalition of groups drawn from the retail, food, and tourism industries are urging the government to give entry-level temporary foreign workers similar quick access that skilled immigrant workers will get under the express entry program. Under the new system, the government will fast track permanent residency applications for […]
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