Breaking News: Overhaul of Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Government of Canada announced on Friday, June 20, 2014 a significant overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The overhaul includes a general restructuring of the program as well as several important changes to various work permit application procedures.

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Last Chance for Federal Skilled Worker as Intake Caps Begin to Fill

The Government of Canada has begun to release information on the number of applications that have been accepted for review under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. To view these numbers, which are updated regularly, please click here.

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New Changes to Intra-Company Transfer Program

The Government of Canada has recently announced significant changes to the Specialized Knowledge stream of the Intra-Company Transfer program. Moving forward, employees seeking transfer under this title must meet more stringent conditions in order to receive a temporary work permit.

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Special Conditions for Spousal Sponsorship – An Overview

Canada has a well-established commitment to family values and unity. As such, the government has made consistent efforts to ensure that immigrant families are able to stay together. One of the most popular avenues used by Canadians to bring their loved ones to the country is the Family Class Sponsorship program. Through this program, thousands […]

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Immigration Court Case Updates: Date Set for Quebec Hearing

Lawyers are currently challenging two major immigration decisions in courts of law. One challenge has been made to the Federal Government, while the other has been made to the Government of Quebec.

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CanadaVisa Social: Help Us Hit 100,000!

CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. CanadaVisa’s Facebook page is becoming increasingly popular, with 88,000 current users! We are excited to reach more users and help more individuals and families with their […]

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for June 2014

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

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Multiple Applications Increase Chances of Immigration Acceptance

The recent reopening of the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program has generated significant attention from prospective immigrants around the world. With 50 occupations eligible for the program, and intake caps that are more generous than in years past, many applicants who were not able to apply under previous FSW cycles may now find themselves eligible […]

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Canadian Immigration Opportunities for IT Workers in 2014

Canada’s Information Technology (IT) sector is currently growing. Faced with the need for more IT workers, the Canadian government has taken steps to attract leading IT companies and industry professionals from around the world. Currently, IT professionals in a wide range of fields may be eligible to immigrate to Canada, or to come to the […]

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