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Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): Assessing the application against selection criteria IRCC started accepting permanent residence applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) on March 6, 2022. Applicants should be assessed against the pass and fail selection criteria below, based on the information and documents provided in the application. Applicants must meet all of the following…
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New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (temporary foreign workers) From: Employment and Social Development Canada Backgrounder The new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations: protect temporary foreign workers; ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP); and address some technical issues. Amendments…
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Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Canadian education credentials (Express Entry) September 8, 2022 As of July 26, 2022, Express Entry applicants that have claimed points for Canadian education credentials and completed any part of their program of study or training between March 1, 2020, and August 31, 2022, are now eligible for Canadian education credential…
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Medical assessment coding For immigration medical examinations (IMEs) done inside and outside Canada, the immigration medical assessment outcome will be entered in the Global Case Management System (GCMS). Medical profiles (“M” criterion) M1 No public health risk or danger, no public safety danger and no excessive demand. M2 Potential risk to public health. Medical surveillance…
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