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Packing in your job and relocating to Canada can be a daunting experience, especially in terms of your finances. People often speak about that awkward phase between moving and landing a job in a new country. But what if I tell you there are a number of jobs you can start almost instantly when you land in Canada? Online jobs are perfect for those relocating because you can continue to work around your hectic lifestyle, and you can bridge the gap between your old and new home countries. Whether you are looking for a side hustle, something to pay the bills before find...

Canada’s most popular destination province for new immigrants, Ontario, has reopened its Human Capital Priorities immigration stream as of February 21, 2017. This stream, part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), is only used to select candidates who are already in the Express Entry system.

The stream was last open in early 2016, before the government of Ontario placed a temporary pause on several of its immigration streams, including the Human Capital Priorities Stream, on May 9 2016.

Selected Express Entry candidates may benefit significantly from...

The Canadian Government have announced huge changes to the Express Entry system which are coming into effect on 19 November 2016. 

Some of the key changes to the Express Entry system include reductions in the number of points available for arranged employment offers as well as the scenarios where a person may be awarded points for a valid job offer to include people working in Canada on IEC visas and significant benefit work permits who receive valid job offers from Canadian employers named on their work permits and have been working with the named employe...

Immigration Canada to Remove Conditional Permanent Residence in sponsored spouse and partner cases starting spring 2017

There is a condition applicable to certain permanent residents that requires a sponsored spouse or partner to cohabit with their sponsor for two years following their arrival in Canada to maintain their permanent resident status. If the couple does not cohabit for the required two years, only the sponsored spouse or partner is at risk of losing their permanent resident status, regardless of the reason the cohabitation ceased. This creates an imbala...

Amendments to the age at which a Dependent Child may emigrate to Canada.

Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Age of Dependent Children)

Statutory authority

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Sponsoring department

Department of Citizenship and Immigration

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Issues

The Government of Canada has established as a priority for the immigration program the goal of family reunification, which is about giving family members the opportunity to live with or near...