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23-September-2024

Understanding Canada’s Family Sponsorship Program: A Path to Reunite with Loved Ones

Canada offers a comprehensive Family Sponsorship Program, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members to live permanently in Canada. This program is part of Canada's broader family reunification initiative, which prioritizes bringing families...

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16-September-2024

How to Find and Understand Your NOC Code for Canadian Immigration

Following a previous post on the impact of NOC on your chances of getting invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Today, this post will guide you in finding your correct NOC and understanding your NOC...

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10-September-2024

4 not so common Canada PR pathways that you might not know about.

Canada offers several lesser-known pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) that cater to specific needs and circumstances, making them great options for individuals who might not fit into the more traditional immigration streams. 1. TEER 4 &...

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26-August-2024

The Impact of NOC Codes on Your ITA Chances

National Occupational Classification (NOC) can impact your Express Entry profile especially with the new category-based draws. What is NOC? National Occupational Classification is Canada's system for classifying jobs based on the type of work a person...

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07-August-2024

The Impact of Age on Canadian Immigration: Strategies for Older Applicants

When navigating the Canadian immigration system, age plays a crucial role, particularly within the points-based immigration system used by programs like Express Entry. For older applicants, age can be a significant factor in their overall points...

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16-July-2024

Recap: 5 Key Changes in Canadian Immigration Policy You Need to Know

Canadian immigration policies are continuously evolving in response to new governmental strategies, economic needs, and global developments. Here are five significant changes in the Canadian immigration policy that you should be aware of: International Student Program...

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02-July-2024

Canada immigration for caregivers: Path to Permanent Residency

Canada is calling caregivers! The latest updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have made it easier than ever to move to Canada and gain permanent residency (PR) right when you arrive.  Why? you might...

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17-June-2024

Relocating to Canada: Single vs. Family

Relocating to Canada: Single vs. Family Relocating to Canada can be a thrilling journey, full of new opportunities and experiences. Whether you’re making this move alone or with your family, it’s important to understand the financial...

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11-June-2024

Can You Buy Canadian Permanent Residency?

Ever had this question on your mind?  or you are shocked to see this as one of the queries we encounter, whether it is possible to "buy" Canadian permanent residency. We must say, this question stems...

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03-June-2024

Canada Visa Dual Intent: Understanding Dual Intent for Visitors and Potential Residents

Did you know it is totally acceptable with Canadian immigration to have dual intent?   What is Dual Intent? Dual intent refers to the principle that an individual can have two intentions when applying for a visa...

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23-May-2024

Starting your PR journey after studying in Canada.

In the previous weeks, we have been addressing Permanent Residency pathways to Canada and this does not end without us talking about how to study in Canada and later become a Permanent resident After All this...

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15-May-2024

Securing Canada PR Without a Job Offer as a Skilled worker or Unskilled worker

Some people are still of the opinion that you need to have a job offer before you can secure Permanent resident status in Canada especially people in the skilled worker category. If you have read our...

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24-April-2024

Navigating Permanent Residency: Express Entry Process vs. PNP - Which Route is Right for You?

Embarking on the journey towards permanent residency in Canada is an exciting one, but it often comes with a myriad of choices and decisions to make. Two popular pathways for achieving this goal are the Express...

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16-April-2024

5 most common immigration mistakes; We have helped 2500 and this is what we know.

1. Closed Mindedness about the provinces. One common mistake that prospective immigrants often make is being overly fixated on a particular province when considering their relocation to Canada. Many individuals tend to gravitate towards well-known provinces...

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11-April-2024

I currently work in Canada, what route would be best to become a Permanent resident?

The answer to this is not a straightforward answer, as it depends on several factors such as Province you live in, the pathway through which you entered Canada, the type of occupation, age, the level of...

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02-April-2024

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Now Accepted for Canadian Immigration

Are you considering migrating to Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) among other English exams. One crucial aspect of immigration requirements is proving your proficiency in English. You...

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16-February-2024

IRCC Update: Don't panic!

Hi, It's Bukky Wonda here! In January, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the Government of Canada would set an intake cap on international student permit applications for two years. Since this is a big development...

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08-February-2024

Recap of #Shirah2Africa in Kenya: A Journey of Partnership and Discovery (24th January -3rd February 2024)

Reflecting on my recent trip through Kenya as part of the #Shirah2Africa tour, I can’t help but feel grateful for the experience and excited for what’s ahead. The Kenyan leg of the #Shirah2Africa tour took me...

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25-January-2024

Empowering Dreams: A Recap of the #Shirah2Africa Tour in Zimbabwe (2024, January 14th-24th)

Introducing Shirah's Predictive Calculator To compete globally and bring tech innovations in the immigration space to our users, Shirah has evolved into a full tech startup pioneering groundbreaking Canada immigration solutions. To do this, we’ve built...

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24-January-2024

Welcome to Shirah

We're changing the face of immigration tech solutions in Africa! Welcome to our blog and information hub. This is appended

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