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Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Points System is Not the Same as Express Entry Point System (CRS)

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) uses a point system different from Express Entry’s CRS. FSW applicants need to meet the FSW points system AND have a CRS score above the cut-off.

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Express Entry Points – How Low Will It Go?

All Time Low Cut Off Score of 75 points!!!

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A History of Toronto Immigration

Never mind the archaeological remains of Roman ships found in the harbours of Caracas and Rio de Janeiro. Never mind the Vikings in Labrador and Newfoundland. Never mind that Basque whalers fished in the Gulf of St. Lawrence a couple of centuries before Jacques Cartier planted his cross in the Gaspe. We’ll let the official…

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How to Complete the IMM 5257 Application for a Temporary Resident Visa

In Canada, a routine tourism or business visa is called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). If you have been issued a TRV, you will normally be allowed to stay in Canada for 6 months, as long as you successfully enter the country.

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Marrying and Sponsoring a Tongan Citizen

Marriage to a Tongan Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Tongan citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. If you want to bring your Tongan spouse or…

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Working Holiday Visa for Canadians (IEC)

International Experience Canada (IEC) Maybe it’s time to pack up and begin to explore the world and all it has to offer. “International Experience Canada” (IEC) gives you the opportunity to work, travel and gain experience in one of the participating countries. If you are trying to come to Canada under this program, see this…

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Canadian Citizenship by Descent Course: How to Fill Out CIT 0001 Application

How to Fill Out the CIT 0001 First Citizenship Certificate Application when claiming Canadian citizenship by descent

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Do-it-yourself Letter Explanation for immigration

Some say that your Summary Letter (LOE) is one of the more important documents, if not the most important document, in your immigration package. This is the document that clearly answers the following questions for the Canadian immigration officer reviewing your application:

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What is a Super Visa

If you wish to come to Canada but cannot get sponsored by your children, or you just wish visit your children or grandchildren in Canada for longer than 6 months and up to 2 years, then you should consider a Super Visa. If your visit will be for less than 6 months, then you should…

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Spousal Sponsorship Letter – How to Ace It

Key Takeaways A Spousal Sponsorship Letter is a key document that immigration officers use to determine if your relationship with the spouse/partner you’re sponsoring is authentic and therefore legitimate. The facts in your Spousal Sponsorship Letter have to match up with the facts in all your supporting documents. Date, locations, names, events – they all…

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Marrying and Sponsoring an Emirian Citizen

Marriage to an Emirian Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Emirian citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. If you want to bring your Emirian spouse or…

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Starting a business in Canada

If you want to establish a business in Canada and become a permanent resident this may be the category for you. Business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers who wish to buy or create businesses in Canada may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through provincial nominee programs. Most Provinces offer various immigrant investment programs in…

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