The Canada Abroad Podcast

Canada Abroad

Discussing relevant topics for those considering immigrating to Canada from anywhere in the world. Contact us at [email protected] or complete a free Canadian immigration assessment at https://www.canadaabroad.com/assessments/

  • 6 minutes 15 seconds
    IRCC weekly roundup - May 26, 2024 to June 1, 2024
    In this week's episode, Deanne Acres-Lans recaps some of the Canadian Immigration highlights from May 26 to June 1, 2024. To book a consultation with Deanne visit https://canadaabroad.com/online-consultation/ Sources: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/israel-west-bank-gaza-2023/gaza-tr-measures.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/bill-c-71-an-act-to-amend-the-citizenship-act-2024.html
    3 June 2024, 1:57 am
  • 5 minutes 34 seconds
    Express Entry update for May 30, 2024
    In today's episode Deanne Acres-Lans discusses today's Express Entry draw results for May 30, 2024. To book a consultation with Deanne, visit https://canadaabroad.com/online-consultation/
    31 May 2024, 3:55 am
  • 8 minutes 11 seconds
    IRCC Recap for May 4th, 2024
    In this weeks episode Deanne Acres-Lans discusses the various IRCC announcements from the week of April 28th, 2024 - May 4th, 2024. To check the Low Income cut-offs to sponsor your parents and grandparents in 2024, visit https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1445&top=14 . To view the new amount of funds required for skilled immigrants, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html . To view the new application fees for permanent residence applications, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/pr-fees-increase.html . E-mail us your questions at [email protected] Book a consultation to speak to one of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants at https://canadaabroad.com/online-consultation/
    5 May 2024, 3:02 am
  • 34 minutes 52 seconds
    How to move to Canada from the USA

    If you want to know how to move to Canada from the USA, then this podcast is for you! We have broken down all of the different ways that you can move to Canada from the USA either temporarily or permanently. If you want to find out if you are eligible to move to Canada complete our free assessment at: https://www.canadaabroad.com/assessments/

    Click here to find out more about Express Entry

    Click here to find out more about how to increase your comprehensive ranking system score for Express Entry

    Click here to find out more about CUSMA

    Click here to find out more about sponsoring a family member to Canada

    Click here to find out more about obtaining a working holiday 

    Music from https://filmmusic.io ."On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    3 November 2020, 4:14 pm
  • 37 minutes 59 seconds
    The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) explained

    We are frequently asked "what is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)?" and "do I qualify for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)?" In this week's episode, we are going to explain what is required to be eligible to apply through one of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program's three sub-programs. These programs are for high-skilled workers, intermediate-skilled workers, and international graduates. 

    Read more about the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) at https://www.canadaabroad.com/provincial-nominee-program/atlantic-immigration-pilot-program/

    Find out if you are eligible to immigrate today by completing our free Canadian immigration assessment at https://www.canadaabroad.com/assessments/


    The required amount of settlements fund for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) as of September 28th, 2020 are as follows based on family size:

    • Family of 1 $3,240
    • Family of 2 $4,034
    • Family of 3 $4,959
    • Family of 4 $6,021
    • Family of 5 $6,829
    • Family of 6 $7,702
    • Family of 7 or more $8,575


    Music from https://filmmusic.io ."On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    30 September 2020, 4:00 am
  • 28 minutes 51 seconds
    The Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) explained

    We are frequently asked "what is the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP)?" and "do I qualify?" In this week's episode, we are going to explain what is required to be eligible to apply through the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP). 

    Read more about the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) at https://www.canadaabroad.com/provincial-nominee-program/rural-northern-immigration-pilot-program/

    Find out if you are eligible to immigrate today by completing our free Canadian immigration assessment at https://www.canadaabroad.com/assessments/


    The required amount of settlements fund for the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) as of September 28th, 2020 are as follows based on family size:

    • Family of 1 $8,922
    • Family of 2 $11,107
    • Family of 3 $13,654
    • Family of 4 $16,579
    • Family of 5 $18,803
    • Family of 6 $21,207
    • Family of 7 or more $23,611



    Music from https://filmmusic.io ."On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    30 September 2020, 4:00 am
  • 57 minutes 53 seconds
    Pregnancy, giving birth, and raising kids in Canada vs abroad

    In today's episode, I will be sharing an interview that I did with Howzit Canada about my personal experience having children in Canada vs South Africa. I discuss what it was like finding a doctor in Canada, getting referred to a specialist, my experience in the hospital, and much much more. 

    To learn more about maternity leave and paternity leave in Canada watch our video here or read our blog here

    To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada, complete our free assessment at https://www.canadaabroad.com/assessments/



    Music from https://filmmusic.io ."On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


    29 September 2020, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 11 seconds
    How to get a mortgage in Canada as a new immigrant or worker

    In this episode, we are speaking to Jesse Abrams from Homewise. Homewise does the work for their users, negotiating with their large list of lenders to find you a great mortgage that meets your unique needs, saving you time, and most importantly, money. To make it even better, Homewise is also completely free for its users. To see if you are eligible for a Canadian mortgage, or to learn more, visit Homewise here.

    Jesse will be answering some of our most frequently asked questions pertaining to buying a property in Canada as a new immigrant. 

    Music from https://filmmusic.io ."On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    24 April 2020, 6:07 pm
  • 16 minutes 15 seconds
    What is the Canadian immigration points system?

    For those looking to immigrate to Canada, they may have heard of a points system that Canada uses to select new immigrants. In this week's episode, we will be discussing the different points systems used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and which applications and applicants they will be applied to.

    14 April 2020, 8:38 pm
  • 5 minutes 51 seconds
    Canada has closed its borders

    Canada will close its borders to non-Canadian citizens and permanent residents effective March 18th, 2020. American citizens are exempted from this ban as are diplomats and foreign flight crew. If your permanent residence application has been approved, but you can't travel to Canada before your documents expire, use the webform to tell Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.   https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp


    IRCC official Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Program delivery instructions #corona #coronavirus #CoronavirusOutbreak https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus.html

    16 March 2020, 7:39 pm
  • 16 minutes 23 seconds
    COVID19'S effect on Canadian immigration

    In this podcast, we will be discussing the special measures put in place by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to help temporary and permanent residents and applicants affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19) as well as travel advice for those needing to travel to Canada before a specific date.  For links to the described web form and applicable e-mail addresses mentioned in the podcast visit 

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-special-measures.html 

    and 

    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html

    13 March 2020, 8:37 pm
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