Latest Canadian Immigration News & Insights
Never miss important immigration updates and information on immigration processing and requirements. From Express Entry to Spousal Sponsorship to Study Permits, NextGen has you covered for all things Canadian immigration.
What to keep in mind if you are hiring representation to file your immigration matter.
Check the representative you are working with is licensed and in good standing. You can do this through the following links: Law Society
What is implied status?
Applying for an extension of your work, study or visitor status before the expiry of your current status will give you implied status.
Stay compliant with your Study Permit conditions.
If you do not comply with your study permit you may find yourself refused an extension, PGWP, out of status, or issued an exclusion order.
How Express Entry works.
Launched in January 2015, the express entry process is one of Canada's largest economic programs for permanent residence in Canada.
Entering Canada with a criminal record – denied entry to Canada.
You’ve been entering Canada for years with no problems. You go to the Canadian border and all of a sudden you are pulled aside to secondary review.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Don’t forget, a co-op work permit does not allow you to work full-time once you have completed your program.
Job Offer Points - Express Entry - Canada
Applicants can earn an additional 50 or 200 points if they meet all the criteria for arranged employment. These points can undoubtedly go a long way in assisting an applicant in receiving an Invitation to Apply if they are currently falling short of the current CSR cut-off.
Understanding Canadian biometrics.
Starting in the summer of 2018, the Canadian government implemented an additional level of security when you apply for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or permanent residence. To facilitate travel to Canada, applicants between the age of 14 and 79, will be required to provide their fingerprints.