The government of Canada has extended its Open Work Permit Pilot Program for spouses and common-law partners applying for Canadian immigration. The pilot program, first launched in December 2014, allows spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are currently being sponsored on an application for permanent residence through the Spouse or […]

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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, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! We’re now excited to announce the launch of the Canada Study News Twitter. As your go-to resource for studying in Canada, Canada Study News brings you the best information and latest updates for current and potential international students in Canada. We’ll be tweeting frequently, so join us today and see where studying in Canada could take […]

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Canada’s federal Immigration Minister, John McCallum, has announced that processing times for the spousal/common-law partner categories of Family Class immigration programs are to be reduced to 12 months, from the current average of 24 months, with an additional goal to eventually reduce processing times to as low as six months. The Minister made the announcement in […]

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After Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw on November 30 that invited candidates with a provincial nomination only, candidates in the pool are noting how this may benefit them over time. That draw, the 48th in total since the Express Entry system was first launched nearly two years ago, is […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has explained its reasoning behind the recent reform of the required duration of qualifying job offers for candidates in the Express Entry pool. IRCC stated its aim to address perceived disadvantages in the system before improvements were brought in last month. Under the previous Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for […]

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Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Update: Changes to the application process for the Parent and Grandparent Program have been made since the publication of this article. An overview of the changes is available in this comprehensive article. The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) for immigration to Canada is scheduled to open on […]

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Le programme de parrainage des parents et des grands-parents pour l’immigration au Canada s’ouvrira le 3 janvier 2017 avec un plafond de 10 000 nouvelles demandes. Le nombre de demandes devrait dépasser ce quota, ce qui signifie que les demandeurs éventuels qui ne sont pas prêts à soumettre leur demande au début de janvier ont […]

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The Government of Canada expects to introduce priority processing times of two weeks for certain visas and work permits in low-risk, high-skilled occupations. This forms part of its Global Skills Strategy initiative, expected to be rolled out through 2017. The Global Skills Strategy will: Establish an ambitious two-week standard for processing visas and work permits […]

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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. Hello, I recently secured admission to study MBA at […]

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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, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! With so much going on in the world of Canadian immigration, we want to make sure you have access to the latest news and information. So follow us and engage today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram (that’s right, we are now showcasing the best of Canada on Instagram!) CanadaVisa is dedicated to […]

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Earlier this year, on June 17, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act passed the House of Commons in Ottawa. This eagerly-awaiting piece of legislation is known as Bill C-6. Among the proposed amendments in C-6 is a reduction in the amount of time permanent residents have to live in Canada in order to become eligible to […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided important new information about the future of the Express Entry selection system. By drawing on the past, IRCC has learned more about its own Express Entry system and made predictions for the future following recent improvements that have been made. For example, over the first year of […]

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On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced several improvements to the Express Entry immigration system. In the wake of these changes, Attorney David Cohen is holding an exclusive free webinar on the topic of the revised system, and how potential immigrants to Canada can take advantage of the improvements that have […]

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On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) implemented several important changes to the Express Entry system and its Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These changes, which were presented in detail in a previous article, include the introduction of points for Canadian post-secondary educational credentials, changes to the allocation of points for qualifying job offers, and the extension […]

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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, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! With so much going on in the world of Canadian immigration, we want to make sure you have access to the latest news and information. So follow us and engage with us today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. And join us for an exclusive, free upcoming webinar hosted by Attorney David […]

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November 16 draw may be the final draw before improvements to Express Entry come into effect on November 19 The number of candidates being invited to apply for immigration to Canada through Express Entry has shot up yet again, with 2,427 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) having been issued to candidates with 470 or more Comprehensive Ranking System […]

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Pre-screening process catches some visitors by surprise After a roll-in period that has lasted for more than a year, Canada’s new pre-screening system for visa-exempt travelers — known as electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA — came into full force on November 10, 2016. Most visa-exempt visitors coming to Canada by air were aware of the […]

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By Kareem El-Assal, Research Associate, Education & Immigration The Conference Board of Canada Since 1978, Canada has operated various business immigration programs to attract entrepreneurs and investors. While business immigration programs are guided by the straightforward rationale of attracting those who will help grow Canada’s economy, the programs have had mixed success. It’s not difficult […]

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This article has been prepared in conjunction with PrepCan, a Canadian government-funded organization that provides free online pre-arrival employment services to Permanent Resident (PR) visa holders prior to coming to Canada. Moving to a new country is a life-altering event, and looking for a new job can be a source of anxiety. We constantly hear […]

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This week, our 300,000th follower joined the Canadian immigration conversation on Facebook! With recent announcements and breaking news concerning Canadian immigration, including the announcement of changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System for Express Entry, there has never been a better time to stay connected and engaged with us. Plus, you can now join us on Instagram! Read on […]

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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. Follow us across […]

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Canada’s immigration system may be set for further changes The Express Entry immigration system will undergo important changes that will come into effect later this week on November 19, but that might not be the end of adjustments to be made to the system. Earlier today, November 14, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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