David’s Blog: Not So Fast

January 1, 2015 will see the start of the new Express Entry selection system that will priority process the permanent resident applications for the most desirable economic immigrants. Express Entry is the result of years of tinkering by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, under a Conservative government that is determined to see Canada come out ahead […]

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The Canadian Experience Class: Why Applications Get Refused

The Canadian Experience Class is a popular route toward Canadian permanent resident status for a large number of individuals who have work experience in Canada on a temporary work permit. Recognising the deep pool of skilled talent already in Canada, the government of Canada assigns a certain allocation of places under its annual immigration plan […]

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Federal Skilled Worker Occupations Continue To Cap Out

With two more eligible occupations for the current Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) having capped out so far this month, potential candidates are rushing to file their applications before the end of 2014. This is due to the fact that until December 31, candidates may apply directly for Canadian permanent residence under the program. As […]

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Admission to Canada as a Business Visitor / Entrer au Canada à titre de visiteur commercial

Canada is one of the world’s largest economies, attracting thousands of short-term business visitors each year. With an international market-oriented economy and as a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD) and the Group of 7 (G7), as well as signatory to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada strives to ensure that […]

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CanadaVisa Social: Bringing You Into The Conversation

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. As many newcomers to Canada from coast to coast feel the first snowflakes of the season, we at CanadaVisa Social can reflect on what […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs For Mid-November, 2014

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place since mid-October.

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Canada Aims To Attract Up To 285,000 New Immigrants In 2015

The 2015 immigration plan unveiled by the government of Canada last week sets a target of between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents next year, an increase of about 20,000 people from the goal for 2014.

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Major Reforms To Caregiver Program Announced By Canadian Government

The government of Canada has announced a range of reforms to what has until now been known as the Live-In Caregiver Program. Reforms had been anticipated for some months, but the scope of the changes announced by Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, go beyond what might have been expected. These changes aim to […]

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Parent And Grandparent Program Set To Reopen In 2015

The hugely popular Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) for Canadian immigration is expected to reopen in 2015. This family sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their foreign parents and grandparents to Canada as Canadian permanent residents.

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