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[Andra Dumitrescu @AVIOImmigration]

Adoption Status: In Habte, 2024 FC 8, the Federal Court granted judicial review of the refusal of the applicant's permanent residency application, citing the IRCC officer's decision as unreasonable. Key reasons include the officer's failure to recognize the applicant as the sponsor’s legally adopted child; inadequate authentication of essential documents, such as the adoption certificate; neglect in acknowledging the applicant's status as a de facto family member, evidenced by overlooking financial dependency and familial connections; and a significant oversight regarding the best interests of the child (BIOC) in the decision-making process. https://t.co/ZkvbhOTXMn

[CanadaVisa @canadavisa_com]

How do I calculate time spent in Canada when applying for Canadian citizenship? https://t.co/qX0wyIMk1v #canadavisa #cicnews #canada

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

The Province and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are providing more options for people experiencing homelessness to come indoors this winter and receive wraparound services https://t.co/lxZf4nqK0f

[Andra Dumitrescu @AVIOImmigration]

Spouse or Common Law Partner in Canada Class: In Chakhnashvili, 2024 FC 5, the Federal Court upheld the IRCC officer's denial of the applicant's permanent residency application. The officer's decision was deemed reasonable for several reasons: misrepresentation regarding a biological child shared with the sponsor; insufficient evidence of the marriage's genuineness, raising doubts about its purpose for immigration benefits; failure to satisfactorily address the officer's concerns about the couple's cohabitation and relationship; and lack of adequate response to requests for essential documentation, such as the child's long-format birth certificate. https://t.co/BsyUYh13TX

[Andra Dumitrescu @AVIOImmigration]

OINP Eligibility Expansion for Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has expanded its eligibility criteria for the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Effective January 1, 2024, international students with any one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate are now eligible, marking a shift from the previous requirement of a degree as an admission prerequisite. Additionally, the Expression of Interest (EOI) scoring system and the list of eligible educational institutions have been updated. https://t.co/nU6UTzLddS

[Andra Dumitrescu @AVIOImmigration]

Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Freeze: New permanent resident visa and sponsorship applications for sponsors' parents or grandparents are on hold starting January 1, 2024. Processing in 2024 is limited to applications received in 2023, capped at 15,000. No further applications for this category will be accepted in 2024 unless new instructions are issued. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 1: https://t.co/Mndax20Tu4

[IRCC @CitImmCanada]

#SkilledWorkers: Canada needs your skills and experience! Want to immigrate to Canada permanently through Express Entry?

The application process is simple, and it can help you get to Canada quickly and help you stay in Canada. Once you are selected, your application will be processed in 6 months or less.

While we don’t announce Express Entry invitation rounds in advance, you can learn everything you need about Express Entry on our website: https://t.co/XRpHP0pShH

[IRCC @CitImmCanada]

Canada is boosting its global operations to improve immigration procedures and serve clients better. A new processing centre in Bucharest, Romania, will help increase our processing capacity. Our goal is to bring more people to Canada to visit, study, work or live permanently: https://t.co/PpaH5Um8NP

[IRCC @CitImmCanada]

Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised to ensure that international students are better prepared for life in Canada. This threshold will be adjusted each year, similarly to other immigration programs. Learn more: https://t.co/7uom1rgmYI

For 2024, a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635 in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1, 2024.

In addition, Minister Miller has provided an update on three temporary policies that were set to expire at the end of 2023, including the following:

· International students already in Canada, as well as applicants who have already submitted an application for a study permit as of December 7, 2023, will be able to work off-campus for more than 20 hours per week until April 30, 2024.

· The measure that has allowed international students to count time spent studying online towards the length of a future post-graduation work permit, as long as it constitutes less than 50% of the program of study, will continue to be in place for students who begin a study program before September 1, 2024.

· A temporary policy was introduced on three occasions to provide an additional 18-month work permit to post-graduation work permit holders as their initial work permit was expiring. Foreign nationals with a post-graduation work permit expiring up to December 31, 2023, remain eligible to apply. However, this temporary policy will not be extended further.

[CanadaVisa @canadavisa_com]

Canada invites 7,000 candidates in surprise Express Entry draw
#cdnimm #immigration #canada #ircc #canadavisa #cicnews
https://t.co/4CkfTlhBRy

[CanExpressVisa @CanExpressVisa1]

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

[IRCC @CitImmCanada]

Due to a technical system update, IRCC’s social media team will not be able to respond to questions from now until 9 am EST on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Thanks for your understanding.

[CanExpressVisa @CanExpressVisa1]

Canada to reduce work experience requirements to 12 months for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence

[CanExpressVisa @CanExpressVisa1]

IRCC will likely start accepting PTE scores to meet language requirements in late 2023 for immigration applications.

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

Modular Housing Options for Healthcare Workers https://t.co/ORzspA4PqB

[GC Newsroom @NewsroomGC]

Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation for Windsor-Essex manufacturing sector
https://t.co/L6I1FR8pNX

[CanExpressVisa @CanExpressVisa1]

A person who wants to apply for a new 10-year visa and who last enrolled their biometric information 8 years ago could receive only a 2-year visa. To receive a 10-year visa, they would have to voluntarily re-enrol their biometric information (and pay the associated fee).

[CanExpressVisa @CanExpressVisa1]

Supervisa Applicants: Make sure supervisa insurance has the appropriate coverage for a full year on each entry (initial and subsequent), regardless of the your method of payment, for example, payment in full or instalments with a deposit. Quotes are not accepted.

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

1/2 The Government of Canada will require all travellers (regardless of nationality or vaccination status) taking flights to Canada originating from China, Hong Kong or Macao to provide a negative #COVID19 test before boarding, effective January 5, 2023.

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

2/2 Tests can be molecular or antigen and must be taken no more than 2 days before the traveller’s scheduled departure. Learn more: https://t.co/ulbpD1XmKa