Canada Immigration Blog

NOC 2021 impacts to Express Entry applications

By RCIC | September 25, 2022October 5, 2022 by RCIC

Toronto, Sept. 25, 2022 – Starting Nov. 16, 2022 there will be significant changes to the Express Entry (EE) immigration application system when it transitions to using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 to replace the current NOC 2016. In comparison to NOC 2016, NOC 2021 has a 6-category system called Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) and will have 5-digit occupation codes instead of 4-digit codes. Additionally, the eligibility cut-off for all Express Entry…

6 Practical Tips to Fulfill your 2022 immigration goals

By RCIC | January 9, 2022January 10, 2022 by RCIC

As we were ringing in the New Year, I received lots of inquiries on how to come to Canada to work and to study, but mostly work related inquiries. I also got messages from Canadians and PRs who want to be reunited with their family members and want to start the sponsorship process. They want to start the year with their hearts bent on fulfilling their 2022 immigrations goals for themselves and their families. I’m…

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Over 100,000 applicants from Express Entry pool got PR invitations

By RCIC | November 1, 2021November 3, 2021 by RCIC

As October, 2021 ends Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued a total of 106,765 Permanent Residence (PR) invitations to applicants in the Express Entry pool. The invitations were extended to those in the Canadian Experian Class and Provincial Nominee Program streams. However, according to data set from Open Canada Government, there were 95,700 PRs admitted to Canada from the Express Entry pool from January 1 – August 31, 2021. The province of Ontario has…

Parent /Grandparent Sponsorship

IRCC income requirements for PGP sponsors considers COVID-19 impact

By RCIC | October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by RCIC

October 11. 2020 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the most awaited guidelines for the Parent/Grandparent (PGP) sponsorship with a major consideration for the income losses of PGP sponsors in 2020. IRCC has reduced the 2020 income requirement for PGP sponsors by removing the additional 30% to the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) that’s required under Section 133.1.i.B of the Regulations. The temporary public policy issued by IRCC Minister Marco Mendicino on Oct.…

International Students

Philippine VAC resumes operations with limited services

By RCIC | September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by RCIC

The Philippine VAC in Cebu has re-opened with limited services while the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Manila will resume its passport submission services on Sept. 28, 2020 (Monday) through courier services. The VAC in Manila will remain closed to the public and will request applicants to send their passports using the courier service offered by the VAC, the service update from VFS Global stated. It added that in-person submissions are not allowed until further…

International Students

International students starting online programs to qualify for work permits after graduation

By RCIC | September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by RCIC

International students unable to travel to Canada because of travel restrictions may now start their programs online and qualify to work in Canada after their graduation under the new measures being adapted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC issued the new Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) measures to address the concerns of international students who are stuck in their countries because lockdowns, or travel restrictions. ALL you need to know about coming to Canada…

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Benefits of your initial consultation with a licensed immigration consultant

By RCIC | September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 by RCIC

After consulting the internet and various online forums about immigration you’ve become more confused about your options on how to come or stay in Canada. What’s next for you? The logical step would be to seek an initial consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), whose status you can verify with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). Doing your own research is always good. The internet is filled to the brim with…

COVID-19 Measures

PR applications won’t be refused for not meeting Biometrics deadlines

By RCIC | September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by RCIC

COVID-19 MEASURES September 8, 2020 – Permanent Resident visa applicants are getting anxious over meeting deadlines for giving their biometrics, a crucial process required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to determine the criminal and security admissibility of PR applicants. The good news is that PR applications will not be refused nor closed for failing to meet the 30 or 90-day Biometrics deadlines given in the Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) of PR applicants. Service Canada…

COVID-19 Measures Work Permit

Visitors can now apply for work permits within Canada

By RCIC | August 26, 2020September 8, 2020 by RCIC

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced that visitors in Canada who hold valid status and have valid job offers are now allowed to apply for work permits within Canada. They don’t have to exit the country to do so. This temporary public policy is part of the COVID-19 measures put in place to help Canadian employers fill positions during the pandemic as they experience challenges in recruiting and hiring workers. Additionally, this policy will…

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Must haves for immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker

By RCIC | August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by RCIC

Immigrating to Canada has been in Jeric’s mind for two years now. He wonders when will this dream come true for him? As a skilled worker he is smart, hardworking, an excellent team player and his boss loves him. Jeric is 100% certain that he would do well in Canada if given the opportunity. Jeric shares the Canada dream with countless others. The hope of immigrating to Canada someday keeps them going. With over 80…