February 2019 | Macropus Immigration & Visa Services

February 23, 2019 / Canada, immigration projects, permanent residence

New immigration projects offer caregivers pathway to permanent residence

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is launching two new immigration pilot programs that will allow caregivers to come to Canada with their families while also offering them the opportunity to become permanent residents. Under the newly designed programs, caregivers will be given greater flexibility to change jobs quickly, if needed. Current barriers that prevent caregivers’ family members

February 19, 2019 / canada immigration and visa services, Invitation to Apply (ITA), PNP applications guideline, Provincial Nominee Program

What is the Provincial Nominee Program of Canada?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), is an immigration program of different provinces and territories in Canada designed to meet their respective immigration needs. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada, and each province and territory developed its immigration program and policies in consultation with the Federal government. These PNP programs allow Canadian provinces

February 14, 2019 / apply for Canada Express Entry, Canada, Immigration, Post-Graduation Work Permit

Canada Extends Application Period for Post-Graduation Work Permits, Drops Valid Study Permit Requirement

International graduates of eligible Canadian schools now have 180 days to apply for a PGWP International students hoping to remain in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit now have six months to apply once they obtain their notice of graduation and are no longer required to have a valid study permit. The Government of Canada

February 11, 2019 / Canadian dreams, immigration consultant

Indian men say fake immigration consultant crushed their Canadian dreams

Omar Sachedin Ottawa News Bureau Correspondent, CTV National News Kamalpreet Singh, Amrit Gill and Gurjit Gill came to Canada on student visas and enrolled at Algonquin College in Ottawa.Three men from India say their Canadian dreams have been crushed by an unlicensed immigration consultant. They each paid Karnail Singh Ghadial $39,000 for help securing jobs that

February 10, 2019 / Comprehensive Ranking System Score

Why is the Comprehensive Ranking System Score Important?

A good Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is important for every applicant who wishes to apply and obtain a permanent residence (PR) for Canada. If you wish to apply for Canada express entry, obtaining a good CRS score is vital. The CRS score is an online platform which operates on a points-based system, wherein every applicant

February 01, 2019 / Canada Work Permit, spouses and common-law partners

Work permit pilot extended for in-Canada family class spouses and common-law partners

Ottawa, January 30, 2019 –The Government of Canada is extending the open work permit pilot for spouses and common-law partners applying for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class until July 31, 2020. Canada recognizes that when families can work while living together, their integration outcomes are improved. Extending this pilot