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Canada Express Entry Backlog Decrease

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  Canadian immigrants measure roughly 20% of the Canadian population, they are one of the reasons why the country looks very populated. Immigrants to Canada help boost the economy by providing their skills and experiences. Since its kick-off in 2015, the Canadian  Express Entry  system has been verified to be a reliable and outstanding process for enlisting immigrants. However, from December 2021 to February 2022, it looked like it was impossible to have new individuals relocate and gain  Permanent Residence . According to the data purged by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Express Entry Backlog stood at 119,389 applicants waiting to get evaluated as of December but fell drastically by 23,748 at the end of February. The  Canadian Experience Class  inventory successfully decreased by 3,051 persons and the  Federal Skilled Worker Program  inventory to 4,314. What Changed? In an internal memo from the IRCC; it was announce...

Spouse Open Work Permit in Canada

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  Being in Canada as a temporary or permanent resident brings many benefits. One of which is giving you the opportunity to help your spouse or common-law partner to get a work permit. What are the requirements? First, you need to be a student in Canada to benefit from this program. You must Have a valid  study permit have a valid study permit are eligible for a  post-graduation work permit (PGWP)  and are a full-time student at one of these types of schools: a public post-secondary school, such as a  college or university , or CEGEP in Quebec a private college-level school in Quebec a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example, bachelor, master or Doctorate degree) What type of work permit will your spouse or common-law get? Under this pathway, your spouse or common-law partner will receive an open work permit. Meaning that they will be able to work for any employer of their choice. Eligible relationships to be eligi...