A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident status has been extended for another year. This week, CICNews sat down with an applicant for immigration to Canada who has already benefited from this program. Around this time last year, Toronto […]

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The end-of-year rush on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry nominations being issued continues, with Saskatchewan having announced on December 16, 2015 that, effective immediately, 500 additional applications will be accepted under the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Saskatchewan also announced a corresponding increase to the year’s […]

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“You are home. Welcome home.” These were the words that greeted 163 Syrian refugees after they landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport late at night on Thursday, December 10. For these families and individuals, immigration to Canada is both the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new life. The warm welcome […]

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As we prepare to wave goodbye to the year that was 2015 and get ready for what will hopefully be a wonderful 2016, we at CanadaVisa Social would like to say thank you to all our followers. Throughout the past few months you have responded to our posts and engaged in the Canadian immigration discussion […]

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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’s Minister of Immigration Formally Proposes Changes to Immigration […]

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Province admits to “technical issues” in its Canadian immigration program A recent announcement from the province of Ontario may be of significant interest to candidates for Canadian immigration in the Express Entry pool with close to or more than 400 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, as well as those with adequate-intermediate or better French proficiency. […]

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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. January 18, 2016 may be the last time Quebec uses first-come, first-served Skilled Worker Program for Canadian immigration On December 2, 2015, Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil proposed a new bill (Bill 77) to Quebec’s National assembly. Bill 77 proposes reforms to the current immigration laws. If adopted, the draft […]

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Le Ministère de l’Immigration du Québec souhaite proposer un système basé sur une déclaration d’intérêt Le 18 janvier prochain pourrait être la dernière fois que le Québec accepte un système basé sur le principe du premier arrivé-premier servi pour son Programme des Travailleurs Qualifiés. Le 2 décembre 2015, la Ministre de l’Immigration du Québec, Kathleen […]

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The New Year is often a time of change in Canadian immigration, with new programs opening and established programs inviting fresh applications. In less than five weeks, on January 4, 2016, the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) will reopen for an as yet undisclosed limited number of applications. The application intake period for this popular […]

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Youth exchange program moves to Expression of Interest/Invitation to Apply system Some pools already open, others scheduled to open within days The 2015/16 application cycle for the International Experience Canada Program (IEC) has begun, with this IEC season seeing some significant changes from recent years. Through the IEC program, young citizens from 32 countries that […]

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Canadian immigration is a constantly evolving thing. Programs are dynamic, opening and changing often. Stakeholders — including the federal government, provincial governments, employers, applicants, and candidates — all need to be aware of exactly what is going on, and why. When candidates for immigration to Canada want the latest news and discussion, presented in a […]

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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. 1. I have passed the academic version of IELTS and wish to apply for immigration […]

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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. • 1,506 Candidates for Canadian Immigration Invited to Apply in 20th […]

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Whatever might be said about Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (don’t you just love that title?), nobody can deny that he has so far rolled up his sleeves. Minister John McCallum, along with the new health and defence ministers, travelled to Amman, Jordan last week to visit the biggest refugee camp in the region and […]

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The month of November has so far seen some significant developments with respect to the Express Entry selection system for Canadian immigration, which is approaching one year since its initial launch. In addition to a new draw having been made in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point requirement decreased, there were important announcements and […]

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Postal submission quota for QSWP reached within one week The first of two application intake periods for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has reached its cap/limit of 3,500 submitted applications. The next submission period, which will welcome up to 2,800 fresh applications through a new online system, begins on January 18, 2016 and may […]

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La soumission des demandes papiers par la poste a atteint son plafond en seulement une semaine La première des deux périodes de réception des demandes pour le Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PTQQ) a atteint son plafond de 3.500 demandes. La prochaine période de soumission recevra 2800 nouvelles demandes par le biais d’un nouveau […]

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Strict penalties for Canadian employers who violate the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) will come into effect in less than two weeks. The new regulations, which were announced in July of this year, will be jointly administered and implemented by the departments of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and […]

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It’s been a busy few weeks in Canadian immigration news. We’ve seen programs in Quebec, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Ontario either open or reopen and, in some cases, cap out quickly. Moreover, the new Canadian government has been busy on the economic immigration and refugee settlement files. And where have thousands upon thousands of people […]

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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. • Manitoba Issues 456 Letters of Advice to Apply to the […]

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New first-come, first-served pathway to Canadian permanent residence will receive up to 6,300 applications The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has reopened, with potential applicants from around the world moving quickly to prepare and submit an application as early as possible during the current application cycle, which began on November 4, 2015. News of the […]

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6,300 demandes seront acceptées pour traitement sur la base du “premier arrivé, premier servi” Le Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PTQQ) a rouvert ses portes au profit de candidats potentiels partout à travers le monde, motives à préparer et soumettre une demande au plus vite, au cours de ce cycle de demandes qui a […]

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Canada’s new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has named his government’s cabinet of ministers. These Members of Parliament have been handed specific departments and will aim to carry out the new Liberal government’s agenda, which is likely to include significant changes within the department of Citizenship, Immigration and Refugees. The cabinet represents Canada’s diversity, as well […]

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New online system facilitates applications made by Canadian employers to hire LMIA-exempt foreign workers Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has launched a new online system, known as the Employer Portal, for managing the processing of offers of employment made by Canadian employers to foreign workers through the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Employer Portal came […]

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The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced the reopening of its ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’, a sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Up to 500 further applications will be accepted, as of November 2, 2015. A successful nomination through this stream will result in successful applicants being awarded 600 points under […]

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