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- Program Update: IEC
- New Visa Application Centres Opening
- Case studies
- Working Holiday Visa Expiring
- Entry to Canada on a Green Card
- Criminal Rehabilitation
- Express Entry Results
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Check out our blog for new posts weekly! We love to share information about program/policy updates, in addition to tips for prospective immigrants.
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The Canadian government has made four amendments to International Experience Canada (IEC) program to ensure the safety and satisfaction of both participants and host countries alike. These changes pertain to bilateral agreements with other countries as well as eligibility requirements for applicants.
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Changes to the biometrics requirements will be enforced gradually throughout the year, starting on July 31st. In conjunction with these changes, the government released a list of upcoming visa application centres that will open this year.
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Jade started a new series on the blog featuring case studies of prospective and past client cases. These studies offer examples of how Calver and Associates adeptly handles unique immigration cases in a professional and efficient manner. Click on the scenario below to see how we address the issue.
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This month, the Government held two Express Entry draws. In both draws, 3,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to applicants. On July 11th, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 442. On July 25th, however, the cut-off score dropped slightly, down to 441. The cut-off scores for the Express Entry draws this month are significantly lower than the first draw in June, which cut-off invitations for those with scores lower than 451 points.
Are you curious to know what your CRS score might be? Click on the image below to use the CRS calculator.
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What Happened This Month?
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On July 11th, Jade was invited to an event hosted by the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the company was fantastic.
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On July 18th, Jade attended a networking event hosted by the Clarington Board of Trade. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet other local small business owners.
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How do I know if I'll receive a residence questionnaire?
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- Have you submitted previous citizenship applications?
- Have you/do you travel outside of Canada frequently or for long periods of time?
- Were any of the documents you submitted altered?
- Is the information in your citizenship application inconsistent with information you have provided on other government documents (i.e. home address, mailing address, phone number, email address, etc.)?
- Do you have more than one valid passport?
- Were you born in a “high risk” country and are self-employed?
- Are there gaps in your personal history on your PR card renewal application?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may receive and RQ. The RQ allows the government to verify the information you have provided in your previous application and ensure that no fraudulent activity has occurred.
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