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Migrating to Canada from Nigeria: Getting Your Credentials Assessed

If you are planning to migrate to Canada, it is very likely you will end up in the cities of Toronto, Calgary, or Winnipeg. While Nigerians are clearly aware of Canada’s unique climate and culture, there is one area that is always important and should not be left until the last moment when planning your…

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Saskatchewan Long Haul Truck Drivers PNP

Please note that on January 1, 2015 the way that Canada accepts permanent residents has changed. The new system, called Express Entry, represents a change in method rather than in requirements.  The Saskatchewan Long Haul Truck Drivers category under the Immigrant Provincial Nominee Program lets trucking firms bring workers to the province for jobs that…

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Canadian Language Benchmark Test Nightmare

A Letter From One of Our Users: he shares his experience trying to become a permanent resident. IRCC wants him to provide French language test results, but he is a French teacher…in Canada.

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Canada vs. Denmark – Where Should I Go?

Canada and Denmark are two countries that receive many immigrants from various countries around the world. Due to jobs, relationships, family bonds and education, people are in a constant search for happiness and better quality of life. But what do both nations have to offer in terms of concrete support to all these immigrants? And…

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Canada vs. Germany – Where Should I Go?

Canada and Germany are both nations that receive a relatively large volume of immigrants, from all around the world. Both countries are considered an attractive destination for those who seek a better quality of life for themselves and their family.

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Canada vs. the USA – Where to immigrate

The USA Versus Canada: Immigration and a New Life See individual cities compared   The USA: Reasons why people immigrate, and a brief history of immigration When we think about the USA, it is inevitable that we think of immigration and the mass migration that occurred in the past; the United States is a nation…

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Iranian Immigration to Canada Statistics

Has Canada Turned Back the Clock with Iranian Immigration? To understand the fairly recent history of Iranian migration to Canada, consider this. In 1976, Canada passed the new Immigration Act that created three main categories of immigrants: Family Class Independent Immigrants While these categories have been modified and updated several times since – especially under…

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How Do Canada’s Provincial GDPs Compare with the World?

via Presentation Magazine How do Canada’s provinces stand up on the world economic stage? Can you guess which world economy is the same size as each one of our provinces and territories? They keep telling us that California, for example, is a Top 10 world economy. In fact, it’s number 8 and is the same…

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Saskatchewan Wants You

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, or SINP, has a new Express Entry Sub-Category which provides a quicker way to apply for Permanent Residence in Saskatchewan. It can mean being awarded a permanent resident visa after about 6 months processing time. After first completing and submitting an online profile at CIC’s Express Entry you then apply…

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Where to Live in Canada: Ontario vs. Nunavut

In a map adjusted for population, Ontario is easily the biggest, while Nunavut is practically minuscule. Which might make for a better home or place to visit for you? Let’s take a look.

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Who is Immigrating to Canada? Skilled Workers

Who is Coming to Canada? In 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) instituted the requirement that applicants to the Foreign Skilled Workers Program (FSWP) had to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) as part of their application. At World Education Services (WES) they found that credential assessments for overseas clients increased from 16% of total assessments in…

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Canadian Investor Immigrant Program Back On

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has reopened the Immigrant Investor program as the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program. Applications under IIIVC are being accepted from May 25, 2015 to December 30, 2015. The first 60 applications will be processed and an additional 60 applications will be placed on a waiting list. The Immigrant…

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