May 6 is going to feature Immigration Canada’s launch of the new immigration pathways. IRCC’s website lists more details. This article is for Canadian post-secondary institution graduates who are considering the new pathway. Practical Tips to Prepare for May 6 First off: this is not legal advice. If you are looking for legal advice, please … Read more
Many foreign nationals have become permanent residents of Canada. The Canadian government has achieved this with the help of immigration programs. Examples of these programs are the Express Entry System’s immigration programs and the Provincial Nominee Program, As well, Canada’s programs for business and rural immigration have done much to ensure a steady stream of … Read more
On May 24, 2019, Taiwan broke new ground in the frontier of same-sex marriage. May 24, 2019 was the day when Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage. In doing so, the country proved itself to be accepting and tolerant of differences. It now joins a select group of progressive nations, of which Canada is a part. Canada, … Read more
Canada has a long history of welcoming immigrants from Hong Kong. The country continues to benefit greatly from the contributions of Hong Kongers. Indeed, immigrants from Hong Kong have worked and started businesses in Canada. 2020 has posed challenges to the residents of Hong Kong. The passing of a new extradition law has caused quite … Read more
Much has been said of the rights and privileges people enjoy in Canada. It is for this reason that permanent residence is a highly-coveted status amongst immigrants. Even temporary foreign workers and students can enjoy the protection of Canadian law as well as provincial health care coverage. As a permanent resident, you may already be … Read more
One of the language tests accepted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the IELTS. The IELTS or International English Language Testing System measures English proficiency. The IELTS tests all four language skills, giving those who require it a picture of a candidate’s overall English language ability. The test consists of two parts. The … Read more
The IELTS examination is a four-part test that measures a test taker’s English proficiency. The test measures English comprehension and usage across the four different language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each language skill has its own sub-test. On the day of the test, the first test is the listening test. The IELTS listening … Read more
Business immigration is one of the ways to enter Canada. Canadian provinces and territories have business immigration streams in their Provincial Nominee Programs. These with the presence of the Federal Start-up Visa can prove Canada’s willingness to accommodate business owners for immigration. These pathways lead to the coveted status of permanent residence in Canada. All … Read more
One of the requirements for Canadian immigration is a language test. For English language testing, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts two tests- the CELPIP and the IELTS. The IELTS or International English Language Testing System is an English language test. It is owned and administered by the British Council, The International Development Program … Read more
The IELTS is a standardized English test. It measures the overall English comprehension and usage of a test taker. Four language skills are tested: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Often, the IELTS examination is split into two parts that are usually taken on two separate days and venues. The IELTS Writing test is the final … Read more