Canwest Immigration Services

10/07/2022

BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs.

06/08/2022

Parents / Grandparents can now stay upto 7 years (5 years plus 2 years extension) on each entry to Canada

As we work to recover from the pandemic, the Government of Canada continues to prioritize family reunification so that we can attract, retain and...

04/15/2021

Contact us to check your eligibility under the new 3 pathways to apply for Permanent Residency.

Today Minister Mendicino announced a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.

Starting May 6, 2021, this pathway will allow eligible international graduates, who studied in Canada, as well as temporary workers in health care and other essential occupations, to apply for permanent residence.

We will accept applications under these policies from May 6 - November 5 2021, or until a program stream has reached its limit:
• 20,000 temporary foreign workers in health care
• 30,000 temporary foreign workers in selected essential occupations
• 40,000 international graduates

Please note: to support the vitality of Francophone minority communities, 3 additional streams with no application limit have also been launched for French-speaking or bilingual candidates.

Learn more about the new pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/04/new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates.html

10/05/2020

Much awaited news!!
Parents and Grandparents Interest to Sponsor application opening on October 13 2020.

Contact our office at 5878890093 to know more details.

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting families.

12/16/2019

2020 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

11/29/2019

Proficiency in English or French opens many doors for immigrants to Canada.

It's common knowledge that immigrants who are highly proficient in English and/or French have stronger odds of integrating into Canada's labour force and society.

10/22/2019

Canada Election 2019: What to expect from the immigration system in the coming years

The Liberals' minority victory in the October 21 federal election means Canada's immigration system will likely remain stable as long as they are able to maintain the confidence of Parliament.

09/10/2019

2 Year PILOT program exempting Family Members from Lifetime sponsorship ban

A new two-year pilot begins today that will allow sponsorship applications for certain family members who would normally be banned from obtaining permanent residence under Canada's Immigration

08/09/2019

Student Direct Stream expanded to Pakistan

Most of Study permit applications in China, India, Philippines, Pakistan and Vietnam in SDS are being processed in under 3 weeks.

July 26, 2019—Ottawa, ON – Canada’s position as a top destination for students seeking a high-quality international education is strengthened when we provide fast, reliable processing of applications.

07/25/2019

Are you currently in Canada as Temporary or Permanent Resident and would like to travel to USA this summer?

Current Visitor Visa Interview Wait Times:
- Calgary: 21 Days
- Vancouver: 35 Days
- Toronto: 66 Days
- Halifax: 59 Days

07/11/2019

Alberta Express Entry Draw Cut-Off Score 300 (June 21)

The cut-off score of 300 in Alberta's June 21 invitation round is significantly lower than the cut-off scores for draws conducted through the Express Entry system itself this year.

06/26/2019

Student Admissions now open for January 2020

Do you meet the following criteria? If yes, you’re a great candidate for Post-Secondary Study in Canada.
• Completed at least Grade 12
• IELTS score minimum 6 bands (5.5 bands is accepted with conditions)
• Age less than 26 years
• Cash available for first year study and living expenses

University admissions offer letters available 1 week after complete application submission.

APPLY EARLY! Admissions for most programs close on 15 September.