In a move that is likely to be of great benefit to immigrants to Canada who ultimately wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, the Liberal government of Canada has proposed a range of sweeping amendments to the Citizenship Act. These changes will allow people who have made the decision to immigrate to Canada to apply for […]

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As program hierarchy system changes, fewer applicants will be subject to settlement funds requirement Latest draw marked the second time this year that the CRS point requirement has been as low as 453 The department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) has confirmed that it is changing the hierarchy system […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), one of the few remaining Canadian immigration programs operating on a first-come, first-served basis, will have an application intake period this coming June. Following this, another intake period will take place. Both of these intakes will receive up to 5,000 applications from individuals […]

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Le Programme Régulier des Travailleurs Qualifiés (PRTQ), l’un des rares à fonctionner sous le principe du premier arrivé-premier servi, connaîtra une nouvelle période de réception des demandes au mois de juin prochain. Par la suite, une autre période de réception des demandes aura lieu. Ces deux périodes de réceptions recevront respectivement 5,000 demandes de la […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. We keep our followers informed and share inspiring stories about Canada and Canada’s immigrant community. Interacting with our community helps us understand the concerns […]

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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. I am a Canadian citizen and I submitted […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration 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. • Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Review by Government of Canada […]

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A recent article in the Toronto Star highlighted the case of Marcelina Gilles, a Filipino-Canadian who has been waiting 17 years to reunite with her husband and three children in Canada. Seventeen years. Do you remember what was going on in 1999? It was the year of Y2K fear and a long time before your […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. The Canadian province of Quebec has confirmed that its flagship immigration program, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), will have at least one more application intake period in 2016. An exact opening date has not yet been made public, but the government of Quebec has stated that it is […]

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La province canadienne du Québec a confirmé que son programme d’immigration des plus populaires, le Programme Régulier des Travailleurs Qualifiés (PRTQ), connaîtra au moins une autre période de réception des demandes en 2016. Une date d’ouverture exacte n’a pas encore été rendue publique, mais le gouvernement du Québec a déclaré que la prochaine ouverture est […]

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The Canadian Bar Association (CBA), the largest professional association for lawyers in Canada, has requested an emergency meeting with officials from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) to discuss technical and client service issues, particularly with respect to online services. In a letter sent to the Director General of IRCC’s Operational […]

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The Canadian federal government department that used to be called Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has been renamed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Usage of the new name began soon after the new government of Canada took office in November, 2015, but has become more apparent over the opening weeks of 2016. IRCC facilitates the […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. We keep our followers informed and share inspiring stories about Canada and Canada’s immigrant community. Interacting with our community helps us understand the concerns […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration 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. • Graduates Outside Canada can now Submit Application for Post-Graduate Work […]

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The province of British Columbia (B.C.) has launched an innovative new points system for immigration to Canada through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) will be used for prioritizing newcomers through most BC PNP categories and fast-tracking their arrival to the province. In addition, the government of […]

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A total of 4,449 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence were issued over the course of January, the highest total number for any single month since the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada was launched just over a year ago. The previous record was set in March, 2015, when 3,257 ITAs […]

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Certain non-Canadian workers in the television (TV) and film industries, as well as those working in dance and theatre, may soon find it easier to work in Canada on a temporary basis. The government of Canada announced on February 3, 2016 that certain job positions in these industries will be added to the list of […]

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Candidates for immigration to Canada encouraged to perform due diligence on representatives After this week’s news that two people are facing seven charges each for allegedly acting as unauthorized immigration consultants and committing fraud in Regina, Saskatchewan, individuals are being encouraged to ensure that their immigration representative has the proper authorization to act on their […]

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You may have noticed that CanadaVisa.com recently underwent a makeover — and we like the results. We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the new look and feel, not to mention all the great new content being published each week. One of our (many) goals for this year is to share more of our website […]

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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. My spouse is a permanent resident of Canada, […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration 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. • Mon Projet Québec: New Date Announced for Beginning of Submission […]

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Next year Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday, and, as we enter what is hopefully a positive new era with a new federal government, we have the opportunity to grow the country. >>Read more . . . © 2016 CICnews All Rights Reserved

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The premier online resource on Canadian immigration, CanadaVisa.com, has launched a new and improved website. In doing so, the CanadaVisa Team wants you to know that they are as committed as ever to helping you achieve your Canadian immigration goals. The new website has lots of new information, features, and resources — so take a […]

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Candidates for immigration to Canada through popular Quebec program are required to create their own accounts by 8.30 a.m. EST on January 25, 2016 Candidates for Canadian immigration who wish to submit an application through the upcoming application cycle for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) are being advised to move quickly to complete the […]

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The Canadian province of Alberta will soon reopen its doors to newcomers who wish to settle in one of Canada’s most beautiful and vibrant provinces. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs, will begin accepting new applications from January 27, 2016. Alberta has not been accepting new applications to the […]

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