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CIP 188: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 9 - The Spousal Penalty - Can't be gone soon enough
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry examine one of the most controversial elements of Canada's proposed Express Entry reforms—the planned removal of the spousal points grid that...
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CIP 187: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 8 - Your Job Offer is Worth ZERO (But not for long)
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In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry examine the return of job offers as a proposed factor in Express Entry and why this change could become one of the most significant elements of...
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CIP 186: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 7 - Your Job Title, Your Score - Who Gets the Boost?
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry break down one of the most significant proposed changes to Express Entry: the new High-Wage Occupation (HWO) factor.
They explain why IRCC...
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CIP 185: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 6 - 3 Doors to 1: Who Gets In, Who Gets Locked Out?
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In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry examine one of the biggest proposed Express Entry reforms: merging the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal...
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CIP 184: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 5 - Where Do You Stand Now?
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry continue their series on major Express Entry reforms expected in Canada.
They explain why a high CRS score may no longer guarantee a realistic...
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CIP 183: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 4 - The Biggest Shake-up Since 2015
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry continue their series on major Express Entry reforms expected in Canada.
They explain why the public consultation on minimum eligibility may not...
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CIP 182: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 3 - What's Changing, What Isn't, and Your Early Game Plan
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry continue their series on major Express Entry reforms expected in Canada.
They break down the two-track timeline for Express Entry changes, what...
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CIP 181: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 2 - Why Canada is Rewriting the Rules
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry continue their series on major Express Entry reforms expected in Canada.
They examine IRCC’s own data on Express Entry outcomes, why Canada is...
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CIP 180: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 1 - Express Entry Explained
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry launch a new series on major Express Entry reforms expected in Canada.
They explain how Express Entry works, why it is not a permanent residence...
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CIP 179: Tax Implications of Moving to Canada
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In this special episode, Mark Holthe speaks with cross-border tax consultant Sonya Dolguina about the financial and tax implications of moving from the United States to Canada.
They discuss why tax...
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CIP 178: Black Box Immigration - Express Entry and AI Hallucinations
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In this special episode, Mark Holthe speaks with immigration lawyer Luca Vukolic about a bizarre Express Entry refusal involving a French citizen and McMaster research associate whose application was...
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CIP 177: Farming your way to Alberta - Who qualifies and who gets left out?
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry discuss Alberta’s AAIP Farm Stream, a niche immigration pathway for experienced farmers.
They explain who may qualify, what documents are...
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