The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that, in response to feedback from immigration stakeholders, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will be overhauled and streamlined in the New Year. The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces have dedicated PNPs, which allow them to nominate foreign nationals to the Federal government for […]

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Intake caps are slowly closing for the many occupations currently eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. However, potential immigration applicants should be aware that while caps may be closing (or closed) in some programs, many are still open and accepting applications. Most notably, the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program continues to welcome applications […]

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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last month. • Canada Pledges Aid to Philippines in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan In the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that ripped through the Philippines last week, the Government of Canada has created the Philippines […]

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On Monday, October 28, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander oversaw the tabling of the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The report includes important information on the Canadian Government’s plans for immigration in 2014. The report outlines target immigrant admissions both overall and per immigration category. It also provides further information about Canada’s gradual […]

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Canada is looking for engineers of all kinds to help power its booming economy. These skilled workers, with expertise in a variety of disciplines, have knowledge that is vital to the operation of many public and private organizations.Engineers currently have a range of immigration options available to them, including the popular Federal Skilled Worker and […]

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Close to 100,000 international students from all over the world come to Canada each year to obtain a high-quality post-secondary education. Canada’s generous immigration policy allows the spouse and minor children of international students to accompany them to Canada to work and study. In this way, a student’s entire close family can benefit from a […]

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers: Can you explain the major differences between the different streams in the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program? The Start-Up Visa Program requires the foreign national to obtain a Letter of Support from […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last month. • Permanent Residency for Parents and Grandparents, Live-In Caregivers to Increase in 2014 The Government of Canada has released some of its plans for immigration levels in 2014. Included in these plans are […]

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As noted on CIC News, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration this week tabled the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration 2013. Not only does the report paint a picture of the current state of affairs in the sphere of Canadian immigration, it also provides a peek as to what’s in store for 2014. >>Read […]

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All around the world, civil engineers are among the key drivers of economic and societal growth. In Canada, a country with a rapidly expanding economy, the need for skilled engineers has never been greater. Civil engineers who come to Canada are able to take advantage of one of the most welcoming and well-paying job markets […]

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Over 300,000 temporary foreign workers currently reside in Canada. They perform vital jobs in a wide array of professions and skill levels. Economic prosperity in Canada is increasingly dependent on workers who perform ‘semi-skilled’ occupations. These workers can be found in a range of key sectors, including but not limited to trucking, hospitality, construction, and […]

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International students in Canada have the opportunity, in many cases, to work both during their studies and after their educational programs have been completed. Many foreign students may apply for a post-graduate work permit after their studies in Canada, which allows them to gain valuable Canadian work experience that can lead to Canadian Permanent Residence. […]

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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last month. • Canada and US Will Share Information to Fight Foreign Criminals Canada and the United States will be implementing a new information-sharing system aimed at decreasing the number of foreign criminals and ineligible […]

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(version français au-dessous) On August 1, 2013 new immigration regulations came into effect, which significantly changed the selection criteria under the Quebec Skilled Worker program. Not only did the changes apply to applications submitted after August 1st but also to be the vast majority of files submitted prior to that date. Tens of thousands of […]

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On Friday, September 13th, the Province of Alberta announced a number of changes to its Provincial Nominee Program. These changes will help make immigration to the province more accessible for many prospective applicants. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) The AINP is a program through which Alberta nominates targeted individuals to the Federal Government for […]

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The Canadian Government now requires biometric data from certain visitors, students, and temporary workers. This requirement, originally announced in the Budget plan for 2008, began its first phase on September 5th, 2013. The implementation of biometrics requirements for temporary residents of certain nationalities is already the norm in countries such as the United States, the […]

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There are a number of possible options for international students to work while pursuing their programs of study in Canada. Depending on a student’s situation, s/he may be eligible to work on-campus, off-campus, or as part of an internship or co-op program. In addition, the spouses of international students can usually work in Canada if […]

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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers: I am visiting Canada multiple times in the next six months. How can I make sure that I get a multiple-entry visitor visa? You must indicate on the Visit Visa application […]

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Last Saturday’s terrorist attack on innocent men, women and children in a Nairobi shopping mall claimed at least 67 lives, at last report. Tragic as that is, many many more will spend the rest of their lives trying to cope with the images of the carnage they survived. Read the full story

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last month. • Canadian Immigration Officers among Those Killed in Nairobi Attack Annemarie Desloges, a Canadian consular officer, was one of two Canadians killed in last Saturday’s terrorist attack in Nairobi. >>Read more… • Changes […]

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In our last edition, CIC News explained how Canada has opened its doors to welcome internationally educated nurses. This article will focus on the different ways a nurse can come to Canada to work and live. As the demand for nurses continues to grow, nurses are presented with the opportunity to seek either permanent or […]

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