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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In a move that has been eagerly anticipated by Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and potential applicants to Canadian immigration programs around the world, the government of Canada has announced that it plans to raise the maximum age of dependent children who may be included on an application to less than 22 years of age. If […]

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Just a few days ago, our 10,000th Twitter follower joined the Canadian immigration conversation. That person joined more than a quarter of a million people on Facebook and thousands more across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google+, all of whom have one thing in common: a thirst for knowledge, news, analysis, and discussion on all matters pertaining to immigration […]

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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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When Justin Trudeau and his cabinet colleagues ambled through Ottawa to be sworn in this time last year, the new Prime Minister was much-quoted for repeating the line “sunny ways”. This, of course, was an allusion to Wilfried Laurier, the Liberal PM whose lengthy term in office a century ago is deemed by analysts of […]

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Advisors also call for tech and IT occupations to be exempt from LMIA process An external advisory group to the government of Canada is set to call for a substantial increase in overall immigration numbers to the country. The Advisory Council on Economic Growth, which advises federal Minister Bill Morneau, will call for a 50 […]

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Second draw in eight days! Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category also receives another 300 applications The number of Express Entry candidates receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for immigration to Canada has increased yet again, and for the second time in eight days. On October 19, a total of 1,804 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian […]

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By WES Global Talent Bridge As a skilled immigrant, developing your workplace communication skills may be one of the most important factors in achieving your career goals in Canada. Many job developers, employers and recruiters consider “communication skills” as one of the most important skills for job search and career success here. Whether you immigrated […]

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established a new public policy to enable certain international graduates who had previously been refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to re-submit their applications. Eligible international graduates who have completed a study program at a recognized Canadian institution may apply for a PGWP. A PGWP is an open work […]

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In its most recent draw, held on October 12, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 805 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in five categories of the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams. This represents the highest number of ITAs yet issued in a BC PNP draw. In addition, the points requirements for each category also decreased. […]

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The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has reopened, giving thousands of young people from many countries around the world the opportunity to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. As of October 17, 2016, eligible candidates from countries that have a reciprocal agreement with Canada are able to create a profile and enter the pool for […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! So, what’s this all about? Well, our goal is to help you, point you in the right direction, respond to your concerns, and assist you in finding the right solutions. When people tweet us, we respond. When people ask questions under articles we post on Facebook, we point them to the […]

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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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Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a major announcement concerning expected changes to several immigration regulations. The changes, published in the Forward Regulatory Plan 2016—2018, outline anticipated reviews to existing conditions of various immigration programs. A Forward Regulatory Plan does not bring any change into effect; rather, it is a […]

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A new report from the Conference Board of Canada has found that immigration levels should increase to 413,000 per year by 2030 to strengthen Canada’s economic growth. The report highlights the need for increased immigration in order to respond to challenges posed by Canada’s aging population. It is projected that without significant policy changes, including […]

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Our social channels are your go-to resource for the latest in immigration news. From breaking updates to insight and analysis, we aim to bring you the best stories out there across Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  And that’s not all — we encourage you to contact us with any immigration questions. You are the ones who keep us […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past week. 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. • 647 Candidates for Immigration to […]

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Late September and early October have seen a flurry of activity in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for Canadian immigration, with the Western provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan all taking significant steps to receive more immigrants to their communities. Over recent days and weeks, the following PNP events have taken place. Saskatchewan […]

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Last month, CICNews published a story on recommended changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that were submitted by a House of Commons committee tasked with reviewing the program. These wide-ranging changes may soon become law, either in whole or in part. Consequently, it is vital for employers and foreign workers alike to get […]

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The latest Canadian government statistics reveal that more active immigration strategies at a local level may be necessary in order to attract more immigrants to rural areas. Several small cities and towns in central Canada have already created local immigration strategies to attract newcomers. Now, other municipalities across the country are taking note of the […]

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More than ever before, the CanadaVisa team is there for individuals who contact us via our social channels. When people tweet us, we respond. When people ask questions under articles we post on Facebook, we point them to the relevant page on CanadaVisa.com. When professionals get in touch on LinkedIn, we engage. With the Canadian immigration […]

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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. Dear David, My parents have been approved for Super […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past week. 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. • Government of Canada Considering Revocation […]

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