Deadline for Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Rapidly Approaching

The deadline for submission of applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) Program is March 31, 2014. On that date, the current regulations governing the program are set to expire. The Government of Quebec has yet to announce its plans for the QSW program going forward, leaving many to speculate as to what the future […]

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Obtaining Canadian Citizenship May Soon Become Harder

Last week, the Canadian government announced its plans to enact sweeping reforms to the Canadian Citizenship Act. These reforms, the first major changes since 1977, will affect the process of applying for Canadian citizenship and introduce new rules for some Canadian citizens.

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Government to Eliminate Immigrant Investor, Federal Entrepreneur Programs

In a statement made on the evening of February 11, 2014, the Canadian government announced that it intends to terminate both the Federal Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) and Federal Entrepreneur (EN) program. In doing so, it plans to eliminate several thousand backlogged applications.

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Canadian Work Permits for Entrepreneurs

Foreign entrepreneurs have a range of options to come to Canada. With their innovative ideas and unique business expertise, these individuals help to drive economic growth across the country.

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-February 2014

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

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