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Increasing Fees for All Permanent Residence Applications
On April 30, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasing fees for all permanent residence applications. This includes economic, permit holder, family and humanitarian classes. In 2020, IRCC increased permanent residence fees to account for...
Greater KW Chamber Webinar Recording
Jennifer Roggemann recently participated in a Business Success Series Webinar with the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Watch the full conversation to learn the "Top Things Employers Need to Know About Immigration Laws When Hiring or Retaining...
Moving to KW
Kitchener-Waterloo is a great place to live. Where else can you learn to ski, shop at a 70-year-old farmers market, explore downtown, and attend a concert — all in one day? If you are considering moving to Kitchener or Waterloo, here a some important facts, and tips...
Canada Welcomes those Feeling the War in Ukraine
mmigration, refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently as part of the Government of Canada’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainians who want to...
Labour Market Impact Assessment Process
Learn about the Labour Market Impact Assessment process, who it is best suited for, its benefits, and more.
Express Entry
Since mid-September, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has only invited Provincial Nominee class. I was hoping to see for Canadian Experience or Federal Skilled Worker selection this draw! It's disappointing. Read more at...
Pro Bono Initiative: Crisis in Ukraine
Lawyers in the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Law Section are spearheading an initiative to provide services, without charge, to individuals affected by the crisis in Ukraine. These services include legal consultations and advice for those seeking to take...
Webinar: Top Things Employers Need to Know About Immigration Laws When Hiring or Retaining Immigrants and International Students
Join us on Wednesday, March 23rd from 1-2pm ET for a webinar hosted by The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. The Jennifer will be speaking on "Top Things Emplyers Need to Know About Immigration Laws When Hiring or Retaining Immigrants and International...
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
On March 1, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool for Masters Graduate, Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student streams. Read more details...
Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities
On February 22, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued notifications of interest to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. You may apply to the Human Capital Priorities stream if you: a)...
Check Out The Latest Stats on Canada’s Immigration and Economic Recovery
Check out the latest stats on Canada's immigration and economic recovery: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/infographic-immigration-and-canadas-economic-recovery.html
Immigration Backlog of Nearly 2 Million Applicants has Forced Some to Wait Years for Updates
According to data provided by the IRCC, Canada has a total backlog around 1.8 million immigration applications. These are broken down into around 448,000 citizenship applications, 519,030 permanent residency applications and 848,598 temporary residency applications....
