Canadian Immigration News Briefs for November 2013

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Published: November 27, 2013

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last month.

Ontario Expands Programming for Immigrants throughout Province

The Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Federal Government, is expanding the successful Ontario Bridge Training Program. >>Read more...

Entrepreneur Start-Up Program Prepares to Issue First Visas

The Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program is close to issuing its first visas to applicants. >>Read more...

Priority Immigration Processing for Individuals Affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today that it will offer priority processing of immigration applications from individuals who have been ‘significantly affected’ by Typhoon Haiyan. >>Read more...

Visa Requirements Lifted for Czech Republic Nationals

Effective immediately, Czech passport holders no longer require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to travel to Canada. >>Read more...

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