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Connecting with Employers: Insights from a Job Fair
Recently, I attended a job fair in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to connect with employers and understand their recruitment strategies. I discovered that job fairs work exceptionally well for entry-level positions, with employers showing remarkable openness to hiring newcomers.
Marcia Freese
5 hours ago5 min read
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Atlantic Canada's Job Market: High-Demand Occupations and Sectors Facing Critical Shortages
The Atlantic provinces of Canada – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – are experiencing...
Marcia Freese
Aug 246 min read
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PR Card Renewal from Within Canada: What You Need to Know
Understanding PR Card Renewal Requirements Renewing your Permanent Resident (PR) card while residing in Canada is a crucial process that...
Marcia Freese
Aug 163 min read
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How to Contact IRCC from Outside Canada
If you're applying to come to Canada from abroad—whether for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit, or permanent residence—you may...
Marcia Freese
Aug 163 min read
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PNP Processing Times 2025: What You Need to Know
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has become one of Canada's most popular immigration pathways, but recent processing time changes are...
Marcia Freese
Aug 123 min read
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From Study Permit to Permanent Residency: Your Complete Roadmap to Staying in Canada
Are you an international student wondering how to make Canada your permanent home? You're not alone! As a Registered Canadian Immigration...
Marcia Freese
Aug 115 min read
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IRCC Processing Times: Why They Fluctuate and How to Avoid Delays
If you've ever applied for Canadian immigration, you've likely experienced the frustration of watching IRCC processing times change...
Marcia Freese
Aug 43 min read
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The Impact of Inadequate Review and Documentation in the IRCC's Chinook System
Concerns has emerged regarding the adequacy of human review and the transparency of the decision-making process.
Marcia Freese
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Understanding Open Work Permits: Are You Eligible to Apply?
Discover if you qualify for open work permits in Canada. Learn about eligibility requirements and LMIA-exempt categories
Marcia Freese
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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The frustration behind IRCC's processing times
From an immigration perspective, processing times are crucial for several reasons. They affect both the efficiency of the immigration...
Marcia Freese
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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When should you go for medicals for Canadian Immigration?
When do you need to undergo medicals for Canadian Immigration?
Marcia Freese
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Explanation of PNPs
In this blog we'll look at the basic explanation of PNPs. Each province has it's own immigration streams, called provincial nomination...
Marcia Freese
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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New English Test Approved for Canadian Immigration
Most applicants applying for permanent residency only have access to IELTS. CELPIP is an easier alternative, but it's availability is...
Marcia Freese
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Resume or CV for Job Applications & Searches
When applying for Canadian jobs, it is recommended that you convert your current CV to the resume format. Some employers use the terms...
Marcia Freese
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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Common reasons for temporary visa refusals.
As a rule, all applications for temporary visas needs to include proof that you intend to leave Canada after your stay, even if it is...
Marcia Freese
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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Common Express Entry Mistakes
It is quite possible to attempt the immigration process yourself without the use of an immigration consultant. Your application should be...
Marcia Freese
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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Occupations in Demand
Staring January 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can conduct Occupation In-Demand Express Entry draws. While...
Marcia Freese
Dec 23, 20226 min read
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IELTS score needed for immigrating to Canada
Canada has many different immigration programs and each one of them has their own requirements when it comes to English language...
Marcia Freese
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Open Work Permits - Do You Qualify?
Many people are requesting quotes from our website for open work permits not realizing that they don’t qualify for one. If you don’t meet...
Marcia Freese
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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International Experience Canada (IEC) News
On December 1st, 2022 it was announced that the Government of Canada will allow more international youth to work and travel in Canada....
Marcia Freese
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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