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Update on Travel & Border Restrictions

by Nir Rozenberg | Mar 23, 2020 | Featured, Immigration, In the News, Policies and Problems | 0 Comments

The Canadian government has now provided more information on the travel and border restrictions in light of the Coronavirus spread. On March 17, 2020 the Canadian border was closed to non-essential travel with some limited exemptions. To safeguard Canadian...

Latest Coronavirus Information

by Nir Rozenberg | Mar 20, 2020 | Featured, In the News, New Laws, Policies and Problems | 0 Comments

The last few days have been a whirlwind and we know many of you are worried about the processing of your applications, reuniting with family, or returning to Canada. We want to assure you that you are not alone. Can-Am Immigration and our staff are here to provide you...

Today’s Express Entry draw invites 3,600 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence to Canada

by Nir Rozenberg | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog, Canadian Experience Class, Express Entry, Featured, Federal Skilled Trades, In the News, Skilled Workers | 0 Comments

Every few weeks, the government of Canada holds an Express Entry draw, inviting thousands of qualified applicants to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR). In the most recent Express Entry draw, held on Wednesday, November 27, Immigration, Refugees &...

New Caregiver Program Takes Effect Today

by Nir Rozenberg | Jun 18, 2019 | Caregiver Program, Complete Representation, Featured, Immigrate to Canada, In the News, New Immigration Programs, New Laws, Temporary Foreign Workers, Work Permits, Working In Canada | 0 Comments

New Caregiver Programs take effect today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to the In-Home Caregiver Program.

New Caregiver Program Now Open – We can help!

by Nir Rozenberg | Mar 4, 2019 | Caregiver Program, In the News, New Immigration Programs | 0 Comments

As of Today, March 4, 2019 the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is accepting applications under the new Interim Caregiver Program. The intake period is open from today until June 4, 2019. In-Home Caregivers who have worked in Canada full-time for at...

New Caregiver Programs offer a path to permanent residence

by Nir Rozenberg | Feb 24, 2019 | Caregiver Program, In the News, New Immigration Programs, Permanent Residency, Working In Canada | 0 Comments

The Trudeau government made a much anticipated announcement regarding the foreign in-home caregiver program. Under these new caregiver programs, caregivers will be allowed to bring their spouses and children with them to Canada.

Caregiver PR Streams Closing Nov. 29, 2019

by Nir Rozenberg | Feb 7, 2018 | Caregiver Program, Immigrate to Canada, In the News, Work Permits | 0 Comments

This has come to us as a surprise. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they will no longer be accepting applications for the Caring for Children Program or the Caring for People with high Medical Needs Program. While the Canadian...

Age of dependent is now “Under 22” – helping more families stay together!

by Nir Rozenberg | Nov 10, 2017 | In the News, New Laws, Permanent Residency | 0 Comments

Good news for families! As of October 24, 2017, the government of Canada has changed the definition of "dependent child" to "under 22 years of age". Previously, the rules were changed to limit the age to Under 19. This was problematic for many families who had...

Government of Canada to make Start-Up Visa Program Permanent in 2018

by Nir Rozenberg | Jul 28, 2017 | Business Immigration, Immigrate to Canada, In the News, Investor Immigration, New Immigration Programs, Permanent Residency | 0 Comments

The Start-Up Visa Program, which was launched in April 2013, invites immigrant entrepreneurs to bring their business to Canada. The program allows entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residence for themselves and their family. This pilot program was aimed at attracting...

Global Talent Stream Helps Canadian Businesses Grow

by Nir Rozenberg | Jul 26, 2017 | Business Immigration, Canadian Employers, In the News, Processing Times, Temporary Foreign Workers, Work Permits, Working In Canada | 0 Comments

The Global Talent Stream allows highly skilled workers in certain occupations to receive a temporary work permit in two weeks or less. This new option was announced just a few weeks ago as a pillar of Canada's Global Skills Strategy, which aims to help innovative...

Why Immigrate to Canada?

by Nir Rozenberg | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Immigrate to Canada, Immigration, In the News, Permanent Residency, Skilled Workers, Spousal Sponsorship, Student Visas, Work Permits, Working In Canada | 0 Comments

There are many reasons why a person would choose to immigrate to Canada. Some people immigrate in hopes of living a better life and/or to give their children opportunities that may not be so readily available in their country. Some people immigrate because they live...

Express Entry Draw Invites 3,202 Candidates, CRS Cut-Off 440

by Nir Rozenberg | Jul 17, 2017 | Blog, Canadian Experience Class, Express Entry, Federal Skilled Trades, Immigrate to Canada, In the News, Permanent Residency, Provincial Nominee Program, Skilled Workers | 0 Comments

July 12, 2017 – The most recent Express Entry draw invited 3,202 candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. As was expected, the cut-off score of 440 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points is lower than the score of the last draw, made...

A List of Targeted Occupations for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program was Released

by Nir Rozenberg | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog, Express Entry, Immigrate to Canada, In the News, Permanent Residency, Provincial Nominee Program, Skilled Workers | 0 Comments

Last week, the province of Ontario announced that it would welcome individuals with skilled work experience in a targeted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupation. Now, they have released a list of the targeted occupations. Candidates will be...