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. • First Express Entry Draw of 2016 Sees 1,463 Candidates Invited […]

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Winter is a beautiful time to be in Canada. Sure, it can get a little cold in places, but it also presents an opportunity to explore the country in all its glory. There are endless winter festivals across the land, people get out and play hockey or go skiing, while others use the season to […]

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Twelve months after the initial launch of Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system, candidates who were quick to create an Express Entry profile last year are being advised on how they may realise their Canadian immigration goals during 2016. Many candidates in the Express Entry pool are becoming more proactive in their pursuit of Canadian […]

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Modifications to area of training requirements loosen eligibility criteria Mon projet Québec online management system is launched in anticipation of January 18 reopening The first week of 2016 has been a busy one for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), a Canadian immigration program designed to select newcomers who are likely to become economically established […]

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Entrepreneur and Corporate streams differ from old Investor category Canada’s most populated province, Ontario, has provided details on two new business immigration programs that are now open to eligible candidates wishing to invest in the Canadian economy. As the leader in attracting foreign direct investment of any province or state in North America, Ontario’s new […]

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As we enter what will hopefully be a wonderful 2016 for each and every one of you, we at CanadaVisa Social would like to wish all our followers a happy New Year. Throughout 2015 you responded to our posts and engaged in the Canadian immigration discussion in greater numbers than ever before, and we’re excited […]

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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 temporary foreign worker since […]

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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. • 1,503 Candidates for Canadian Immigration Invited to Apply in 23rd […]

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If you visit the government of Canada’s website and search for current processing times under the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) for immigration to Canada, you are informed that they are working on applications received on or before November 4, 2011. Fifty months is a long time . . . >>Read more . . . © […]

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The year that was 2015 has been a transitional one with respect to Canadian economic immigration programs. Beginning with the launch of the Express Entry selection system on January 1, 2015, and with a newly-installed government that promises to deliver more for future and existing candidates for immigration to Canada, it has been a year […]

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A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident status has been extended for another year. This week, CICNews sat down with an applicant for immigration to Canada who has already benefited from this program. Around this time last year, Toronto […]

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The end-of-year rush on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry nominations being issued continues, with Saskatchewan having announced on December 16, 2015 that, effective immediately, 500 additional applications will be accepted under the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Saskatchewan also announced a corresponding increase to the year’s […]

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“You are home. Welcome home.” These were the words that greeted 163 Syrian refugees after they landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport late at night on Thursday, December 10. For these families and individuals, immigration to Canada is both the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new life. The warm welcome […]

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As we prepare to wave goodbye to the year that was 2015 and get ready for what will hopefully be a wonderful 2016, we at CanadaVisa Social would like to say thank you to all our followers. Throughout the past few months you have responded to our posts and engaged in the Canadian immigration discussion […]

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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. • Quebec’s Minister of Immigration Formally Proposes Changes to Immigration […]

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Province admits to “technical issues” in its Canadian immigration program A recent announcement from the province of Ontario may be of significant interest to candidates for Canadian immigration in the Express Entry pool with close to or more than 400 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, as well as those with adequate-intermediate or better French proficiency. […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. January 18, 2016 may be the last time Quebec uses first-come, first-served Skilled Worker Program for Canadian immigration On December 2, 2015, Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil proposed a new bill (Bill 77) to Quebec’s National assembly. Bill 77 proposes reforms to the current immigration laws. If adopted, the draft […]

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Le Ministère de l’Immigration du Québec souhaite proposer un système basé sur une déclaration d’intérêt Le 18 janvier prochain pourrait être la dernière fois que le Québec accepte un système basé sur le principe du premier arrivé-premier servi pour son Programme des Travailleurs Qualifiés. Le 2 décembre 2015, la Ministre de l’Immigration du Québec, Kathleen […]

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The New Year is often a time of change in Canadian immigration, with new programs opening and established programs inviting fresh applications. In less than five weeks, on January 4, 2016, the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) will reopen for an as yet undisclosed limited number of applications. The application intake period for this popular […]

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Youth exchange program moves to Expression of Interest/Invitation to Apply system Some pools already open, others scheduled to open within days The 2015/16 application cycle for the International Experience Canada Program (IEC) has begun, with this IEC season seeing some significant changes from recent years. Through the IEC program, young citizens from 32 countries that […]

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Canadian immigration is a constantly evolving thing. Programs are dynamic, opening and changing often. Stakeholders — including the federal government, provincial governments, employers, applicants, and candidates — all need to be aware of exactly what is going on, and why. When candidates for immigration to Canada want the latest news and discussion, presented in a […]

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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. 1. I have passed the academic version of IELTS and wish to apply for immigration […]

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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. • 1,506 Candidates for Canadian Immigration Invited to Apply in 20th […]

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Whatever might be said about Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (don’t you just love that title?), nobody can deny that he has so far rolled up his sleeves. Minister John McCallum, along with the new health and defence ministers, travelled to Amman, Jordan last week to visit the biggest refugee camp in the region and […]

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The month of November has so far seen some significant developments with respect to the Express Entry selection system for Canadian immigration, which is approaching one year since its initial launch. In addition to a new draw having been made in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point requirement decreased, there were important announcements and […]

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