One of the very first things you should do when you arrive in Canada is get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) – sometimes called a SIN number. When we immigrated to Canada, we got our Social Insurance Number on our first full day in Canada and it was a straightforward process. I’ll walk you through […]
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Canada has announced that new permanent residents with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) documents can now enter Canada as of June 21st, 2021. This brings to an end the lengthy ban on most new permanent residents being able to travel to Canada to complete their immigration process. Since March 2020, Canada border restrictions in
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The way in which Canada processes applications for permanent residency continues to evolve in response to COVID-19. From virtual landing to a new permanent resident confirmation portal – the latest developments are to the end of the process in how Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalise your PR status. Virtual landings to confirm PR
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Congratulations – you’ve been picked from the Express Entry pool and received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency! … but how do you complete the application for permanent residency form (the e-APR)? What supporting documents do you need to upload? What should you expect from now until you finally arrive in Canada?
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It can seem a little daunting when you read the official IRCC guidance of what to expect when you arrive in Canada as a new immigrant; it talks about a Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) immigration interview to make the ultimate decision about whether to grant you entry! Yikes! But don’t worry – in reality
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