4 August 2023

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Express Entry Invitations for Newcomers with Experience in the Trades

Express Entry Invitations for Newcomers with Experience in the Trades

by AKM Law
The Canadian Express Entry System has been tailored to provide a more efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in critical fields. Canada i...

13 July 2023

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Canada Eases Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathway Requirements

Canada Eases Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathway Requirements

by AKM Law
On July 11, 2023, Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, and Member of Parliament for Markham...

4 July 2023

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Canada Announces New Immigration Stream for Health Workers

Canada Announces New Immigration Stream for Health Workers

by AKM Law
On June 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) highlighted the fact that Canadian communities are in dire nee...

23 June 2023

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All Permanent Residence Applicants must submit biometrics due to IRCC policy change

All Permanent Residence Applicants must submit biometrics due to IRCC policy change

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRCC declared it unnecessary for PR applicants to resubmit biometrics if they previously had submitted them in a ...

31 May 2023

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New Immigration Measures to Support Family Reunification

New Immigration Measures to Support Family Reunification

by AKM Law
On May 26, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to increase the ...

10 May 2023

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Changes for Express Entry Candidates Proof of Funds

Changes for Express Entry Candidates Proof of Funds

by AKM Law
As of April 25, 2023, an update has been made by The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in regard to the proof of funds requiremen...

17 February 2023

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Canada plans to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers applying for Permanent Residence

Canada plans to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers applying for Permanent Residence

by AKM Law
On February 10, 2023, members of Parliament, on behalf of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada will be redu...

6 February 2023

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New Designated English Language Test to be accepted for Canada Immigration

New Designated English Language Test to be accepted for Canada Immigration

by AKM Law
On February 1, 2023, it was announced that Pearson Canada Inc. has been designated by IRCC as a language-testing organization. Pearson Canada Inc. ...

26 January 2023

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Spousal Open Work Permit Extension

Spousal Open Work Permit Extension

by AKM Law
On December, 2, 2022, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Ministe...

24 January 2023

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Canada marks record-breaking year for IRCC

Canada marks record-breaking year for IRCC

by AKM Law
In a news release dated December 19, 2022, the Minister announced the highlighted progress that has been made this year. Since August 2022, IRCC ha...