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Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility Requirements
Canada, a global hub for talent seeking a prosperous future, offers the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) as a prime pathway to permanent ...
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Points-Based Skilled Immigration: Your Gateway to a Dynamic New Life in Canada, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand
Points-based skilled immigration is the most direct pathway for you to pursue permanent residency in several countries. If you have a valuable ...
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K-1 Fiancée or B-2 Tourist Visa: Navigating Your Path to Life in the US
A K-1 Fiancée or B-2 Tourist Visa is what most people consider the primary visa option when planning to reunite with their US citizen fiancé(e). ...
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What is the age limit to immigrate?
“What is the age limit to immigrate? What is the maximum age for immigration to Canada? Can I immigrate to Australia if I am 45 years old? How about ...
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Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visa Interview Schedule Fluctuations
The U.S. immigrant visa interview schedule has been the subject of intense scrutiny since the first wave of COVID-19-induced family-based family ...
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What Benefits are Universities in Australia Offering to Students?
Featured article written by Kathlene Paul
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Immigration Options for Filipinos: An Update
Good news for would-be immigrants! Governments are slowly easing up on travel restrictions, so even during the pandemic, there are immigration ...
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Work to Residency Pathway in 5 Countries by 2022
The five popular “Desti-Nations” are poised to welcome workers and skilled migrants as permanent residents – barring a surge in COVID-19 variants ...
Read more →Visa Processing Status at the US Embassy, Manila
Is there a force to harness to have the U.S Embassy in Manila resume visa services?
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How Internationally Educated Nurses can practice Nursing in Canada
How to Become a Registered Nurse in Canada This post summarizes the procedure on nursing registration in Canada for foreign-trained Registered ...
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Changes to New Zealand’s Essential Skills Work Visa
If you are working in New Zealand on an Essential Skills Work Visa, take note of the latest changes to the program.
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Enhanced Professional Practice - Gerontology and Chronic Illness at Conestoga College
If you are an internationally educated nurse, this Enhanced Professional Practice Gerontology and Chronic Illness program will be perfect for you if ...
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Study at Conestoga College
If you are okay with settling in a province that is Canada’s foremost economic hub, why not study at Conestoga College? Choose from a broad range of ...
Read more →You Can Now Call the USCIS
Do you know how to contact the USCIS? The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, is an important part of the Department of Homeland ...
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IRCC announces study and work changes in Canada for the fall 2020 intake.
The Canadian government made a significant announcement on May 14, 2020, about the study and work visa changes for international students. If you are ...
Read more →The SINP Saskatchewan Work Experience Category
The SINP Saskatchewan Work Experience Category is for foreign workers living in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit, who want to apply for permanent ...
Read more →The SINP International Skilled Worker Category
The International Skilled Worker SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program) category uses a points-based grid to qualify applicants. To be an ...
Read more →Overview of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
Immigrate to Saskatchewan under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program or SINP. The SINP has several streams offering competitive process times ...
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How to Study in Canada
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Read more →How to Read the Visa Bulletin
To ensure that admitting huge numbers of new permanent residents will not overwhelm the economy of the United States, the U.S. government follows a ...
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Express Entry Draw Monitoring for 2020
In the coming years, new Canadian permanent residents will be primarily economic immigrants. They will be applying through the federal immigration ...
Read more →Why Your U.S. Visa Application Could be Disapproved
A consul or migration officer can not disapprove of visa applications out of hand. There has to be, in fact, a basis for inadmissibility before a ...
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Culinary Management Diploma at Fanshawe College
The two-year diploma in Culinary Management Program at Fanshawe College provides training in several skill sets. First, you will develop your ...
Read more →How to Petition a Family Member to the US
As a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), you may sponsor a foreign-citizen family member to live in the U.S. permanently. Learn how to ...
Read more →Immigrant Visa Categories in the US: A Primer
US immigration law allows people to live permanently in the USA under several categories of US immigrant visa petitions. US citizens, Lawful ...
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Gerontology - Interprofessional Practice Program at Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College in London, Canada, offers this one-year Graduate Certificate in Gerontology-Interprofessional Practice. This gerontology program at ...
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Overview of a US Fiancee Visa Petition
Marriage between a US citizen to a non-US citizen fiancée is a significant immigration matter. Fortunately, US immigration law allows US citizens to ...
Read more →An Overview of Provincial Nominee Programs
The Provincial Nominee Programs (or PNP) is one of Canada’s key immigration programs. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, provinces and territories have ...
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Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate Studies
The graduate certificate in professional accounting at Fanshawe College is a three-semester program. If you have a background in accounting, finance, ...
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Fanshawe College Overview
If you haven’t decided where to study in Canada, consider enrolling at Fanshawe College. Getting its students job-ready is where Fanshawe College ...
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Financial Requirements to Study in Australia
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Read more →Required Documents for a Tourist Visa to Australia
Are you applying to visit Australia? Check if you meet the basic eligibility for all applicants. Once you know you meet the conditions, choose the ...
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Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirements to Study in Australia
When applying as a student, you must meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirements. Passing this standard will be the basis for the decision of the ...
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Insurance for International Students in Australia
One important step to remember when planning to study in Australia is that you must purchase insurance for international students. This insurance is ...
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