The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program for certain temporary foreign workers and foreign student graduates with professional, managerial and skilled work experience.

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Provincial Nomination Program Immigration

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Discuss your PNP options in this section.

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Family Class Sponsorship

Learn about how to bring family together in Canada through Canadian immigration Family Sponsorship.

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Caregiver Pathways

Discuss Canada’s pathways to permanent residence for caregivers.

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Quebec Immigration

The province of Quebec selects its own immigrants, who may obtain Canadian permanent residence after selection by the province. The two economic immigration programs under Quebec immigration are the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and the Quebec Experience Class.

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Business Immigration

Discuss Canadian Immigration options for managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals.

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IELTS - CELPIP - TEF - TCF - Language Testing

Taking or preparing for language testing or considering to do so? Discuss all aspects of these tests, how the tests work, areas you are not sure about, and how to strengthen your areas of weakness for these exams.

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Express Entry / Expression of Interest

Express Entry allows Canada to actively recruit, assess and select skilled immigrants under the following federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class, and the Canadian Experience Class.

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General - All Canadian Immigration

Learn about the Canadian immigration process, application processing times, and more.

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Permanent Residence in Canada

Canada offers a range of permanent immigration programs that may be attractive to residents of the United States. Learn how to move to Canada permanently through one of these programs.

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Temporary Residence in Canada (Work, Study, Visit)

Learn how to move to Canada on a temporary basis. This section is for discussion about working in Canada, studying in Canada, and visiting Canada.

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H-1B Holders in the U.S.

Individuals on H-1B visa or otherwise working or studying in the United States may be eligible for fast-track immigration to Canada or be able to work in Canada on a work permit.

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Foreign Workers

Learn about work in Canada and temporary Canadian Work Permits.

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International Students

Learn about studying in Canada and Canadian Study Permits.

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Visitors

Information about visiting Canada and Temporary Resident Visas.

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Settlement Issues

Discuss life in Canada as a new Canadian Permanent Resident.

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Permanent Residency Obligations

Learn about requirements for maintaining Canadian Permanent Resident status.

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Citizenship

Learn about obtaining Canadian citizenship.

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Housing

Discuss finding, buying, or renting a home - Canadian landlord and tenant information.

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Education

Discuss the education systems across Canada and share advice about Canadian schools.

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Health

Learn about obtaining health care in Canada.

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Finding Work in Canada

Share your Canadian job stories and discuss how to find meaningful work in Canada.

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Canadian Finance and Taxation

Learn about taxation laws in Canada and discuss finance management.

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Start Your Own Business in Canada –Self Employment

Many Canadians are self-employed. Learn from their experiences and discuss how you can start your own business in Canada.

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Canadian Labor Legislation

Learn about Canadian work regulations and discuss wages, typical work hours, overtime pay, etc.

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Resources for Finding a Canadian Job

Prepare yourself for the Canadian job market by discussing interview experiences and by tailoring your resumé and cover letter for Canadian employers.

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Looking for an Employer in Canada

Share and discuss your desire to find a Canadian employer.

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Visa Offices in North America

Costa Rica (San José), Cuba (Havana), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), El Salvador (San Salvador), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Haiti (Port-au-Prince), Jamaica (Kingston), Mexico (Mexico City), Trinidad and Tobago (Port of Spain), United States (Buffalo, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Washington D.C.)

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