In the second of a summer mini-series on Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), CICNews.com is looking at immigration to Eastern Canada, specifically the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Following news earlier this week that the Eastern Canadian provinces have agreed a coordinated immigration strategy with the federal […]

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  On June 17, 2016, legislation to change the Canadian Citizenship Act, also known as Bill C-6, passed the Canadian House of Commons following its third reading. The very same day, a first reading took place in the Senate. The government of Canada had hoped to have the new legislation passed into law in time […]

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The government of Canada has this week launched what it calls a ‘national conversation on immigration’, in which Canadians are being consulted on the present and future of Canada’s immigration policy. The government has provided a detailed questionnaire, and participants have until August 5 to submit their views across a range of topics. Among other […]

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The Canadian entertainment industry is an important sector of the Canadian economy. The success of this industry within Canada can be attributed to Canada’s multicultural population and diverse landscapes, which combine to make Canada the ideal setting for a wide variety of different film and television projects. Although there are many talented Canadians working in […]

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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. My fiancé and I have been living together […]

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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. • Canada to Lift Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Requirement for […]

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On a steamy hot day last Sunday in downtown Toronto, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined thousands of others and marched — well, more like strolled and danced — in the annual Pride parade. It was a historic moment, the first time a sitting Prime Minister joined in the parade. >>Read more . . . […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. Individuals who are interested in immigrating to the Canadian province of Quebec, but who have not yet created an account in the secure online space Mon projet Québec, may now create one with a view to the next application intake period for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), the dates for which are due […]

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Les personnes qui sont intéressées à immigrer au Canada, dans la province du Québec mais qui n’ont pas encore eu l’opportunité de créer un compte sécurisé Mon Projet Québec en ligne, peuvent désormais le faire en vue de la prochaine période de soumission de demandes en vertu du Programme Régulier des Travailleurs Qualifiés (PRTQ) qui […]

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After ‘Brexit’, Canada may become the immigration destination of choice On June 23, voters in the United Kingdom (UK) took the remarkable decision to leave the European Union (EU) in a national referendum. The implications of the UK exiting the EU, a step that has become known as ‘Brexit’, could be enormous, particularly with respect […]

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Para leer este articulo en Español, pulse aqui. Canada will remove visa requirements for citizens of Mexico as of December 1, 2016. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement following bilateral talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Ottawa on Tuesday. The two major consequences of this agreement for Mexicans will be that […]

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Canadá eliminará el requisito de visado para ciudadanos mexicanos a partir del 1ro de diciembre del 2016. El Primer Ministro de Canadá Justin Tredeau anunció el martes luego de concluir conversaciones bilaterales con el Presidente Mexicano Enrique Peña Nieto. Los resultados principales de este acuerdo para los ciudadanos mexicanos, consistirán en un proceso más simple […]

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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. • ‘Mon projet Québec’ Reaches Intake Cap within Hours of […]

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In the first of a summer mini-series on Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), CICNews.com is looking at immigration to Western Canada, specifically the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. At the time of writing, all four provinces have PNP streams that are open to a range of skilled workers, graduates, entrepreneurs, entry level/semi-skilled […]

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A recent study published by Statistics Canada has found that children of immigrants outperform children with Canadian-born parents in terms of socioeconomic outcomes, with children of immigrants graduating high school at a rate of 91.6%, compared with 88.8% for children who were Canadian at birth. The study, titled Educational and Labour Market Outcomes of Childhood […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) has updated the documents required in order to submit an application for the Super Visa Program, which allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to come to Canada as visitors for an extended period. The Super Visa allows its bearer multiple […]

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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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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. • Latest Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigration Sees Slight […]

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Latest intake period for popular Canadian immigration option fills within 24 hours Express Entry-aligned PNP option revealed new occupations list When the Canadian province of Saskatchewan reopened its International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry sub-category for an additional 500 applications just two weeks ago, it caught some people by surprise. Not only was there no […]

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The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence has decreased by one point in the latest draw, which took place on June 1. A total of 762 candidates were issued an ITA, with the CRS point requirement set at 483. The previous […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, one of the most popular investor immigration programs globally, reopened for new applications this week. This Canadian immigration option allows qualified immigrant investors and their dependent family members the opportunity to obtain Canadian permanent residence by investing CAD$800,000 risk-free through an approved financial intermediary. The […]

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Les candidats peuvent désormais profiter de l’opportunité d’un investissement sans risque Le Programme des Immigrants Investisseurs du Québec, l’un des programmes les plus populaires au monde, rouvre ses portes aux nouvelles demandes cette semaine. Cette option d’immigration populaire permet aux investisseurs qualifiés ainsi qu’à leur famille à charge d’obtenir la résidence permanente canadienne en investissant 800,000 […]

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LMIA process removed for hiring of certain French-Speaking foreign workers Pour la version française, cliquez ici. A new work permit option was launched this week, with Mobilité Francophone becoming the latest addition to the International Mobility Program (IMP). Mobilité Francophone aims to make the hiring of French-speaking or bilingual skilled workers more straightforward for employers in […]

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L’exemption de l’EIMT pour l’embauche de certains travailleurs étrangers francophones Une nouvelle façon d’obtenir un permis de travail a été lancée cette semaine par le biais du volet de la Mobilité Francophone, devenant ainsi le dernier ajout au programme de mobilité internationale (PMI). Ce volet visa à faciliter l’embauche des travailleurs qualifiés francophones ou bilingues […]

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