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  A recent diplomatic conflict between Canada and India has strained the two countries’ ties. ( visas for Indian nationals. ) The death of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia sparked a rift between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trudeau claims there is credible evidence that Indian government agents were engaged in the assassination. Modi denies this. As a result, BLS,  India’s visa processing facilities in Canada,  ceased operations on Thursday, September 21, claiming operational concerns. This covers Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver centres. When asked directly earlier this week in New York if Canada would reciprocate, Trudeau stated that his priority was to maintain the rule of law in Canada. He stated that Canada would continue to do what was necessary to keep Canadians secure. There has been no sign that Canada will cease processing visas for Indian nationals , and new applications are still being accepted as usual. V

Express Entry Latest Draw 2022 – 2023 And Rounds Of Invitations of 15th March 2023 Draw Canada held the seventh  Express Entry draw  of 2023 on March 15th. This time, Canada invited 7,000 candidates who scored in CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) at least 490 points. Express Entry draw 2023       Date Immigration program Invitations issued CRS Cut Off March 15, 2023 No Program Specified 7,000 490 March 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 667 748 February 15, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 699 791 February 2, 2023 Federal Skilled Worker 3,300 489 February 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 893 733 January 18, 2023 No Program Specified 5,500 490 January 11, 2023 No Program Specified 5,500 507 Total Invitations issued   23,559   Express Entry CRS Score distribution – March 15 CRS Score Range Number Of Candidates 601-1200 784 501-600 3,216 451-500 65,826 491-500 2,603 481-490 12,183 471-480 20,833 461-470 16,836 451-460 13,371 401-450 61,240 441-450 12,672 431-440 13,334 421-430 10,697 41

  IELTS , PTE, and TOEFL are three exams that are well-known when it comes to immigration, and with good reason—the majority of western nations regard English as their official national language, and these exams assess candidates’ language skills. However, the question of which test to take in order to score higher or which test is superior—PTE or IELTS—arises. Continue reading to learn the distinctions between PTE and IELTS and make your decision! Which Test Is Better, the PTE or the IELTS? Generally speaking, the immigration process involves three well-known language tests: Pearson Test of English – Academic, or PTE-A International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and English as a Foreign Language Test, or TOEFL These exams’ test results are the ones that are most frequently accepted for study abroad and Immigration purposes.  What exactly is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test that measures the language proficiency of immigr

  Spousal sponsorship in Canada: How IRCC checks if a relationship is genuine Family reunification is one of the pillars of Canadian immigration, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). When you apply for family class sponsorship to bring a spouse or partner to Canada, IRCC must be satisfied that the relationship is genuine. IRCC makes these assessments because it is possible for a foreign national to pursue a non-genuine connection with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in order to get Canadian permanent resident status while the sponsor believes they are in a true and committed marriage or partnership. This can be emotionally and financially tough for a sponsor because they must sign an agreement to financially assist their partner for three years from the day they get permanent resident status, regardless of whether the relationship ends. In exchange for a fee, Canadians or permanent residents may get into a business-like agreement

  The Canadian housing crisis has reached a tipping point this year. According to a research released in June by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), approximately 22 million housing units would be needed by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for all Canadians. This adds 3.5 million housing to the present national housing plan. The scarcity occurs as Canada pursues record levels of immigration , raising concerns among both Canadians and newcomers. The danger is that rapid population growth would drive up demand, reduce supply, and drive-up prices to the point where homeownership will be out of reach in Canada. Is the housing crisis, however, linked to an increase in the number of immigrants? Overall, both the government and economists say no, but they advise caution and balance. Affordability is a critical issue. Affordability is a major impediment in the housing problem. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average p

  Two issues involving processing delays in immigration and study permit applications were recently decided by Canadian federal courts. In both cases, the applicant requested that the court issue a writ of mandamus requiring Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process their application. A writ of mandamus is a legal remedy that requests that the courts require the IRCC - or another administrative institution - to issue a decision within a certain time frame. In one case, the lead applicant Ms XYZ, her husband, and their three children petitioned the court to grant a writ of mandamus to compel IRCC to complete their application for permanent residency, which was filed in 2016. The family applied through Express Entry and was nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). XYZ was invited to apply for permanent residence under the PNP in 2017. Ghaddar had repeatedly requested updates from IRCC since 2018, but had gotten little information about he

  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the criteria it uses to decide whether to license a language testing business on August 11. To ensure that candidates meet the appropriate level of English or French language competence, IRCC requires language exams for economic class permanent residence applications as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. These linguistic criteria are in place to ensure that a candidate is well-positioned to integrate in Canada. Furthermore, when it comes to economic class candidates, a language test score can effect your overall human capital score, which is used to rank candidates in a variety of federal and provincial pathways. The highest-ranking prospects, for example, are asked to apply for permanent residency under the federal Express Entry system . The disclosure of the requirements language testing organizations must achieve to acquire IRCC certification is a significant development because IRCC previously