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Bassel Zoueiter
Jul 9, 20212 min read
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES STUDENT DIRECT STREAM (SDS) TO BE EXPANDED IN THE AMERICAS AND TO INC
News release Faster study permit application option is now available in 7 Caribbean and Central and South American countries July 9,...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Jun 21, 20212 min read
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES INDIVIDUALS APPROVED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE MAY TRAVEL TO CANADA AS O
Backgrounder Immigration remains crucial to addressing Canada’s longstanding demographic challenges and labour market shortages, and it...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Jun 8, 20213 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 2 NEW PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS
News release June 8, 2021 – Ottawa – The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kongers arrived here over 150 years...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Feb 15, 20212 min read
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT INVITES THOUSANDS OF SKILLED WORKERS IN CANADA TO STAY PERMANENTLY
News Release Ottawa, February 13, 2021—As we confront the pandemic’s second wave and chart a course for our recovery, attracting skilled...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Jan 27, 20213 min read
CANADA LAUNCHES A MOBILITY WORKING GROUP WITH UKRAINE TO EXPAND COLLABORATION ON MIGRATION BETWEEN C
News release January 27, 2021—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Jan 8, 20213 min read
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY TO HELP FORMER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LIVE IN, WORK IN AND
News release January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Jan 6, 20212 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES INVITATIONS TO APPLY FOR THE 2020 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM ARE NOW BEING SE
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program ITA’s start on January 5, 2021. News release Ottawa, January 5, 2021—Today, Immigration,...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Dec 31, 20201 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC POLICY EXTENSION FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS APPLYING TO RESTORE STATUS
News release Ottawa, December 31, 2020—Effective January 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is renewing a temporary...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Dec 14, 20203 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES INCREASED FLEXIBILITY IN RURAL AND NORTHERN IMMIGRATION PILOT
News release Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Dec 11, 20203 min read
CANADA AND ITALY SIGN NEW YOUTH MOBILITY AGREEMENT
News release New International Experience Canada Youth Mobility Agreement will improve labour market access for Canadian and Italian...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 29, 20202 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES THE COMING INTO FORCE OF THE COLLEGE OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CONSULTANTS AC
News release November 26, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced today that the College of Immigration and...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 29, 20201 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES ONLINE CITIZENSHIP TESTS
News release Ottawa, November 26, 2020—As part of our response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 29, 20201 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES SERVICE CANADA ONLINE BIOMETRICS ENROLLMENT SCHEDULING TOOL REOPENING
News release Ottawa, November 27, 2020—The Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments will reopen online on...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Nov 13, 20203 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES IMMIGRATION MEASURES SUPPORTING HONG KONG RESIDENTS AND CANADIANS IN HONG KONG
News release November 12, 2020—Ottawa—Immigration is a key driver of Canada’s economic growth, and Canada continues to welcome the best...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 27, 20202 min read
CANADA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL POINTS IN EXPRESS ENTRY TO HELP INCREASE FRANCOPHONE IMMIGRATION OUTSIDE
Points increase from 15 to 25 for French-speaking candidates and from 30 to 50 for bilingual candidates. News release October 27,...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 21, 20202 min read
CANADA PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19: DESIGNATED LEARNING INSTITUTIONS REOPENING TO INTERNATIONAL STUD
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Designated learning institutions reopening to international students As of October 20, 2020, some...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 5, 20202 min read
CANADA PROVIDES UPDATE ON PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WHICH REOPENS ON OCTOBER 13,
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program reopens on October 13, 2020. News release October 5, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L....
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 2, 20205 min read
CANADA PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTION EXEMPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND EXTENDED FAMI
Amended travel restrictions will take effect in October 2020, allowing international students and extended family members of Canadian...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 2, 20203 min read
CANADA PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTION EXEMPTIONS FOR EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS AND FOR COMPASSI
Amended travel restrictions will take effect on October 8, allowing extended family members of Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent...
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Bassel Zoueiter
Oct 2, 20202 min read
CANADA PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTION EXEMPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Amended travel restrictions will take effect on October 20, allowing international students to enter Canada if their designated learning...
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