The Government of Canada expects to introduce priority processing times of two weeks for certain visas and work permits in low-risk, high-skilled occupations. This forms part of its Global Skills Strategy initiative, expected to be rolled out through 2017. The Global Skills Strategy will: Establish an ambitious two-week standard for processing visas and work permits […]

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. These questions cover immigration programs, eligibility, processing, language requirements, investing in Canada, landing, admissibility, studying in Canada, working in Canada, and much more. Here are this month’s questions and answers. 1. Hello, I recently secured admission to study MBA at […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! With so much going on in the world of Canadian immigration, we want to make sure you have access to the latest news and information. So follow us and engage today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram (that’s right, we are now showcasing the best of Canada on Instagram!) CanadaVisa is dedicated to […]

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Earlier this year, on June 17, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act passed the House of Commons in Ottawa. This eagerly-awaiting piece of legislation is known as Bill C-6. Among the proposed amendments in C-6 is a reduction in the amount of time permanent residents have to live in Canada in order to become eligible to […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided important new information about the future of the Express Entry selection system. By drawing on the past, IRCC has learned more about its own Express Entry system and made predictions for the future following recent improvements that have been made. For example, over the first year of […]

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On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced several improvements to the Express Entry immigration system. In the wake of these changes, Attorney David Cohen is holding an exclusive free webinar on the topic of the revised system, and how potential immigrants to Canada can take advantage of the improvements that have […]

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On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) implemented several important changes to the Express Entry system and its Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These changes, which were presented in detail in a previous article, include the introduction of points for Canadian post-secondary educational credentials, changes to the allocation of points for qualifying job offers, and the extension […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! With so much going on in the world of Canadian immigration, we want to make sure you have access to the latest news and information. So follow us and engage with us today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. And join us for an exclusive, free upcoming webinar hosted by Attorney David […]

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November 16 draw may be the final draw before improvements to Express Entry come into effect on November 19 The number of candidates being invited to apply for immigration to Canada through Express Entry has shot up yet again, with 2,427 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) having been issued to candidates with 470 or more Comprehensive Ranking System […]

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Pre-screening process catches some visitors by surprise After a roll-in period that has lasted for more than a year, Canada’s new pre-screening system for visa-exempt travelers — known as electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA — came into full force on November 10, 2016. Most visa-exempt visitors coming to Canada by air were aware of the […]

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By Kareem El-Assal, Research Associate, Education & Immigration The Conference Board of Canada Since 1978, Canada has operated various business immigration programs to attract entrepreneurs and investors. While business immigration programs are guided by the straightforward rationale of attracting those who will help grow Canada’s economy, the programs have had mixed success. It’s not difficult […]

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This article has been prepared in conjunction with PrepCan, a Canadian government-funded organization that provides free online pre-arrival employment services to Permanent Resident (PR) visa holders prior to coming to Canada. Moving to a new country is a life-altering event, and looking for a new job can be a source of anxiety. We constantly hear […]

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This week, our 300,000th follower joined the Canadian immigration conversation on Facebook! With recent announcements and breaking news concerning Canadian immigration, including the announcement of changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System for Express Entry, there has never been a better time to stay connected and engaged with us. Plus, you can now join us on Instagram! Read on […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Canada’s immigration system may be set for further changes The Express Entry immigration system will undergo important changes that will come into effect later this week on November 19, but that might not be the end of adjustments to be made to the system. Earlier today, November 14, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revamped the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for its Express Entry immigration selection system. The changes, which had been expected for some time, will have a major effect on candidates for immigration to Canada through the three federal programs managed through […]

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Immigration, Réfugiés et citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) a réorganisé son système de classement global (SCG) pour son système de sélection Entrée Express. Ces changements, lesquels sont attendus depuis quelques temps, ont un impact majeur sur les candidats à l’immigration pour le Canada à travers les trois programmes gérés par Entrée Express, soient la catégorie des travailleurs […]

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I was in communication with an American friend of mine this week. It has been a tough few days for Phil, who lives in Ohio. Not only did his home state fall into the Trump column on election night, but the President-elect won enough states to claim victory, leaving many U.S-based residents looking for solutions. […]

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Just a couple of weeks ago, our 10,000th Twitter follower joined the Canadian immigration conversation. This week, hundreds more have joined in too, and the main reason was that immigration to Canada was on practically everybody’s mind, thanks to a certain Mr Trump. After we tweeted a link to our immigration assessment form as the U.S. election […]

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It’s official — Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. After a remarkable evening during which the business mogul turned reality TV star picked up wins in a string of key swing states, President-elect Trump and his followers were clearly ecstatic. Others, however, are now planning their get-out-of-Trumpland card, and Canada […]

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The government of Canada has released its widely anticipated immigration plan for 2017, and the news looks good for individuals looking to immigrate to Canada through one of the economic or family sponsorship programs. Key highlights: Target number of newcomers through Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class increases by […]

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Program intake expected to fill within days, benefiting applicants who prepare in advance Government aims to reduce processing times significantly Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) is scheduled to reopen on January 3, 2017, when up to 10,000 new applications will be received. This extraordinarily popular immigration program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to […]

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Proposed change would eliminate the cohabitation requirement, granting full permanent resident status to successful spousal sponsorship applicants. A planned change to spousal sponsorship regulations demonstrates the government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to the successful integration of newcomers. By spring 2017, it is expected that the conditional permanent residence provision — which subjects certain sponsored spouses/partners […]

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