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Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – What it is and How to apply for this Canadian PR program

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a permanent residence pathway for skilled foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of Canada's smaller communities. It is community-driven, meaning the community recommends candidates based on local job offers and their fit in the area, with the goal of attracting and retaining immigrants to help rural areas grow and address labor shortages. To qualify for the RCIP, you need to meet both IRCC's requirements and the specific community's requirements. IRCC Eligibility Requirements: Valid Job Offer: You must have a valid job offer from a designated employer in a participating community. Work Experience or Education: You need one year of continuous paid full-time work experience in the last 3 years . Alternatively, if you do not have the required work experience, you must have graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the community . Language Requirements: A minimum of CLB 5 is required, thou...

What is the right age to come to Canada as a student and apply for PR (Permanent Residency)?

 If you have been thinking of choosing Canada as your destination to study and settle in, you must know that your age matters a lot. Yes, you read it right. Your age does matter. If you are planning to study in Canada and go back to your home country with the Canadian degree once your studies are done, then you don't need to worry about your age. However, if you are thinking of pursuing your study in Canada, get post graduation work permit (PGWP), and finally apply for permanent residency (PR), then you have to know that your age plays a huge role in making you eligible for PR in Canada. The government of Canada invites hundreds of thousands of people for permanent residency every year. However, it doesn't mean that they accept everyone who applies for PR. In fact, only certain eligible people end up getting PR. There are many aspects that need to be considered while applying for permanent residency in Canada. However, in this article, we'll be talking a very important fact...

How You can Apply for a Study Permit to Canada amidst COVID-19

Because of the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), your applications won't be processed normally. And the processing might longer than usual. Canadians trying to return to Canada, vulnerable people, and people who perform or support essential services such as those related to agriculture, agri-food and health care are being prioritized.   You can Apply Online If you’re applying for a study permit, you should  apply online . This applies to both categories - those who are outside of Canada and those who are already in Canada. When you apply, you should submit all the possible documents needed for a complete application . You must also include a  letter of explanation for any documents that are missing  due to COVID-19. You can apply on paper on If you are unable to apply online because of a disability or because there’s a  problem with the online application .   If you plan to  study in Quebec , you must provide a valid Quebec Acceptanc...

International Students who can travel to Canada amidst COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, the situation right now is different. So, not everybody can come to Canada to study. You'll have to meet 2 requirements: You must be entering Canada for an essential purpose. In other words, your travel must have a non-discretionary purpose. You either must be travelling directly from USA or you must have a valid study permit approved on or before March 18, 2020. Well, you must be wondering if your travel comes under essential purpose or not. So, here's how your travel to Canada can be considered non-discretionary or essential (as a student): If you already live in Canada If you must be present in Canada for your program (for laboratory work, workshops, or similar) If your school is unable to offer online study options If studying online from your home country isn't possible because of internet restrictions or bandwidth limitations If you aren't able to take part in live online classes from your home country because of the difference in time zones H...