New pre-screening eTA system will be mandatory as of September 29, 2016 This year will see a fundamental change in the way Canada welcomes temporary visitors, with the full introduction of a new pre-screening system for visa-exempt individuals, known as electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travellers may be familiar with a similar system used in the […]

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A new report reveals that the Muslim population of Canada, most of whom are immigrants, have a strong attachment to Canada and feel that the country is heading in the right direction. A full 83% of Muslim Canadians report being ‘very proud’ to be Canadian, compared to 73% of non-Muslim Canadians. The report was carried […]

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When we started our social media channels, we had the aim of reaching out to as many people as possible around the world. We wanted to bring the conversation to you, but we also wanted you to bring it to us — and you have. Our most active social media channel, Facebook, is quickly approaching […]

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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. Hi. My family and I are eligible […]

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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. • CRS Point Requirement Dips in Latest Express Entry Draw for […]

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A couple of recent cases have highlighted some heartbreaking situations with respect to the Caregiver Program (formerly the Live-in Caregiver Program). Families trying to hire overseas caregivers are frustrated at having to pay $1,000 along with the application and wait months for a response, only to have the application rejected by visa officers who don’t believe the […]

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Over the second half of 2015, 39% of all invited candidates resided outside Canada Earlier this month, CICNews.com published a series of in-depth articles covering the latest report on the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada. Based on all reports provided thus far, we can confirm that the number of candidates in the […]

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Earlier this month, the United States department of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for the fiscal year. The filing period ended on April 7, 2016. USCIS will use a computer-generated process, also known as the lottery, to select at random the petitions needed to meet the caps of 65,000 […]

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Canadian employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have been urged to note changes with respect to job offers in streams for High-wage and Low-wage positions, after modifications were made to requirements in both streams this month. The TFWP allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill labour shortages in Canada, while ensuring […]

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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 Reopens Business Immigration Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed […]

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When we started our social media channels, we had the aim of reaching out to as many people as possible around the world. We wanted to bring the conversation to you, but we also wanted you to bring it to us — and you have. Our most active social media channel, Facebook, recently reached the […]

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In a comprehensive and informative report, Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) has provided valuable insights on the first 12 months of the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada, which came into operation on January 1, 2015. The end-of-year report provides a range of highly useful information for Express Entry […]

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Since the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada was first introduced in January, 2015, candidates have speculated about the make-up of the pool, but no candidate ever fully knew its structure. Now, since the recent publication of an enlightening Express Entry report, the inner workings of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) can be […]

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Have you ever wondered which provinces have selected the most candidates since Express Entry was launched? The provinces of Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia were the most popular destination provinces among applicants for immigration to Canada through Express Entry, while Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have been very active in attracting newcomers through the immigration selection […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. French-speaking candidates are exempt from intake cap Canadian province also opens Entrepreneur and Self-Employed categories The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, one of the most popular immigrant investor programs in the world, will reopen next month. This Canadian immigration option allows qualified immigrant investors and their dependent family members the opportunity […]

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Les candidats francophones seront exemptés du plafond de demandes imposé La province canadienne rouvre également les programmes Entrepreneurs et Travailleurs autonomes Le Programme des Immigrants Investisseurs du Québec, l’un des programmes Investisseurs les plus populaires au monde, rouvrira ses portes le mois prochain. Cette option d’immigration au Canada permet aux investisseurs séléctionnés ainsi qu’aux membres […]

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When we started our social media channels, we had the aim of reaching out to as many people as possible around the world. We wanted to bring the conversation to you, but we also wanted you to bring it to us — and you have. Our most active social media channel, Facebook, recently reached the […]

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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. • 1,014 Candidates for Immigration to Canada Invited to Apply in […]

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When the previous government of Canada was pitching the benefits that the new Express Entry immigration selection system would bring, the phrase ‘attracting the cream of the crop’ was heard often. As Conservative Ministers criss-crossed the country, reassuring stakeholders about the new system, this particular line was trotted out time and again. Little did we […]

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The government of Canada is looking at ways to make the immigration process for international students in Canada easier and more straightforward, with Immigration Minister John McCallum stating that “we should be doing everything we can do to court them,” adding that they are “the cream of the crop.” Since the launch of the Express Entry […]

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As Donald Trump waltzed to victory in no fewer than seven of the 11 state primaries on “Super Tuesday” last week, a familiar pattern re-emerged — many U.S. citizens proclaimed that if Trump was to become president, or even just the Republican nominee, they would pack up and move to Canada. While this has happened […]

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For the second time in just six months, the government of Nova Scotia has successfully lobbied for an increase in the allocation for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These immigration programs allow Canadian provinces to select newcomers based on criteria set by the province. On March 16, 2016, […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. The government of Canada has announced that it will soon be simpler for employers in some regions of Canada to hire French-speaking skilled workers through a new option known as Mobilité Francophone. In an expansion of the International Mobility Program (IMP), Mobilité Francophone will exempt Canadian employers from the Labour […]

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Le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé qu’il sera bientôt plus simple pour les employeurs de certaines régions du Canada d’embaucher des travailleurs francophones qualifiés, en vertu d’une nouvelle option appelée La Mobilité Francophone. Dans le cadre du Programme de Mobilité Internationale (PMI), le volet de la  Mobilité Francophone permettra aux employeurs d’être dispensés de faire […]

The post Le Canada facilite l’embauche des travailleurs qualifiés francophones à l’extérieur du Québec first appeared on CIC News.

It’s difficult to describe how spring looks in Canada. When the snow melts away and flowers and trees come into bloom, it’s as though the country is awaking after a good night’s rest. Many newcomers to Canada have told us that spring is their favourite season, and it’s easy to see why. At CanadaVisa Social, […]

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