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Les critères financiers pour une demande de permis d’études changent le 1er janvier 2024

Lorsque nous demandons un permis d’études, nous devons démontrer notre capacité à subvenir à nos besoins pendant nos études. Le montant requis par an n’a pas été mis à jour depuis 10 ans. Cependant, le coût de la vie a considérablement augmenté.Tout l’intérêt de démontrer une capacité financière pour vivre au Canada est de permettre…
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Financial requirements for study permits change on January 1st, 2024

When applying for a study permit we need to demonstrate our ability to support ourselves during our studies. The amount required per year has not been updated for the past 10 years. However, the cost of living has increased significantly. The whole point of demonstrating a financial ability to live in Canada is to allow…
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Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)

There are two ways to apply for a Certificat de Selection du Quebec (CSQ) as a Qualified Worker in Quebec: the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) and the Quebec Qualified Worker Program via the Arrima portal. The PEQ (as a worker) requires 2 years of QC work experience in a NOC O, A or B profession,…
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Express Entry

Due to the pandemic, the Canadian government favored immigration programs that allowed those who were in Canada to stay in Canada. At the end of 2020, we no longer received invitations to the Express Entry for the Skilled Worker program. The good news is that the Express Entry draws for skilled workers resume in July…
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International students in Canada

Working in Canada

On social media we often see questions about how to come to work in Canada. There aren’t many possibilities, either you can join the Working Holiday program or you must have an employer willing to hire you.In order for an employer to hire a foreign worker, he must ask the government for authorization by applying…
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International students in Canada

Hong Kongers’ new opportunity to move to Canada

Flexible open work permits and fast-track to Permanent residency! We are aware that there are a lot of reasons for many Hong Kong residents to look at Canada as their home country. The Canadian Government recognized the increasing demand for Canadian immigration paths by Hong Kong residents. There were several new announcements by the Canadian…
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Working in health care?

Are you working in health care? Now is the right time to become a permanent resident in Canada! The Canadian Government plans to boost its programs to help immigrants working in healthcare get their permanent residence to deal with the pandemic. This group of immigrant workers already in Canada consists of people working in long-term…
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International students in Canada

Government Supports International Students To Stay In Canada

Our message to international students and graduates is simple: we don’t just want you to study here, we want you to stay here. – according to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. “Whether as nurses on the pandemic’s front lines, or as founders of some of the most promising start-ups, international students are giving…
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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2021 (and why moving to Canada is No.1)

We are all tired of lockdowns and staying home. We are dreaming of a life full again of adventures and traveling. We are eager to explore the world and find new challenges. So let’s start the new year off on the right foot and start drumming up inspiration for the coming year’s New Year’s resolutions.…
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Vivre au Canada

WHY DO PEOPLE IMMIGRATE TO CANADA?

Quality of life. When people decide to move to a far away country, it is to find a better life, for themselves and their children. But once the decision is made, how do I make it a reality ? What is the next step ? You can look up a lot of the information online.…
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