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Government to Allow Certain Graduates to Re-Submit Post-Graduation Work Permit Applications

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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BC PNP Continues to Increase Number of ITAs Issued Across Popular Canadian Immigration Categories

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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Pools Now Open for the 2017 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program

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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Categories: General , Work , IEC , work in Canada
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CanadaVisa Social: More Discussion Than Ever, So Follow Us Today!

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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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid/Late-October, 2016

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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IRCC Releases Forward Projections for Immigration Regulations

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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Canada Needs Immigration to Balance Aging Population

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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CanadaVisa Social: Your Immigration Social Network

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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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-October, 2016

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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PNP Update: Western Provinces Continue to Welcome New Immigrants

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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What Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Would Mean for Employers and Foreign Workers in Canada

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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Rural Areas and Small Cities Across Canada Eager to Attract More Newcomers

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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CanadaVisa Social: Responding to Your Questions and Concerns

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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Canadian Immigration Questions and Answers with Attorney David Cohen

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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CanadaVisa News Briefs for October, 2016

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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Canada Welcomed a Record 320,932 New Immigrants Over the Past Year, With Immigration Numbers Set to Increase Even Further

Increase in immigration numbers appears to be the largest in more than a century More than 320,000 new permanent residents settled in Canada in the past year, the highest total number for many decades. In the period from July, 2015 to July, 2016, a total of 320,932 new immigrants landed in the country as permanent […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late September, 2016

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. • Number of Invitations to Apply […]

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Parliamentary Committee Recommends 21 Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Government Ministers set to respond to Committee report, with major changes to current regulations expected A House of Commons committee tasked with reviewing Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has made a wide range of recommendations for changes to the program, including easier pathways to permanent residence for foreign workers and simpler ways for businesses […]

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Express Entry Breaking News: CRS Requirement Decreases yet Again in Latest Draw as Number of Invitations to Apply Increases

In a development that has been welcomed by candidates for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system, the latest draw has seen a substantial increase in the number of candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This increase means that the number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a […]

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Leniency Period for Full Implementation of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) System Extended Until November 9, 2016

Canada’s new pre-clearance system for visa-exempt visitors was due to become mandatory next week Visitors to Canada from countries whose citizens do not require a visa in order to enter Canada may still board their flight without an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) until November 9, 2016. Previously, the government announced that the existing pre-clearance process — whereby […]

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CanadaVisa Social: Follow us on Twitter for the Latest Immigration News and Analysis

We know our readers enjoy reading our Canada Immigration Newsletter, and for that reason we release as many issues and articles as possible. But what about the times in between our newsletter releases? This is where Twitter comes in — and we urge you to begin following us today. Our Twitter followers are in the privileged […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-September, 2016

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. • Number of Invitations to Apply […]

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Latest Express Entry Draw Sees Significant Increase in Invitations to Apply Issued and Decrease in CRS Point Requirement

The number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to Express Entry candidates for immigration to Canada has increased to 1,000 in the latest draw from the pool, which took place on September 7, 2016. In addition, the number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a candidate to receive an ITA decreased substantially, compared to the […]

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Western Canadian Provinces Welcome New Applications Through Provincial Nominee Programs

Late August was a busy period for PNPs in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia (BC) The Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and BC were each active in their drive to welcome new immigrants over the past couple of weeks, as more than 2,000 potential newcomers either submitted an application to one of these provinces’ Provincial […]

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