Archives for 2015

The year that was 2015 has been a transitional one with respect to Canadian economic immigration programs. Beginning with the launch of the Express Entry selection system on January 1, 2015, and with a newly-installed government that promises to deliver more for future and existing candidates for immigration to Canada, it has been a year with much change in the air.

2016 looks set to continue in the same manner, and the prospects for Express Entry candidates in particular appear positive. [Read more…]

A popular pilot program that allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to work while awaiting permanent resident status has been extended for another year. This week, CICNews sat down with an applicant for immigration to Canada who has already benefited from this program. [Read more…]

The end-of-year rush on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry nominations being issued continues, with Saskatchewan having announced on December 16, 2015 that, effective immediately, 500 additional applications will be accepted under the ‘International Skilled Worker – Express Entry’ sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). [Read more…]

“You are home. Welcome home.”

These were the words that greeted 163 Syrian refugees after they landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport late at night on Thursday, December 10. For these families and individuals, immigration to Canada is both the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new life. The warm welcome was not just provided by airport staff, however, as Canada’s new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on hand to greet each of the weary newcomers. [Read more…]

As we prepare to wave goodbye to the year that was 2015 and get ready for what will hopefully be a wonderful 2016, we at CanadaVisa Social would like to say thank you to all our followers. Throughout the past few months you have responded to our posts and engaged in the Canadian immigration discussion in greater numbers than ever before. We are consistently excited to engage with anyone and everyone who asks questions, provides feedback, and inspires us to find and share the stories that matter. [Read more…]

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration 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.

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Province admits to “technical issues” in its Canadian immigration program

A recent announcement from the province of Ontario may be of significant interest to candidates for Canadian immigration in the Express Entry pool with close to or more than 400 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, as well as those with adequate-intermediate or better French proficiency. [Read more…]

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January 18, 2016 may be the last time Quebec uses first-come, first-served Skilled Worker Program for Canadian immigration

On December 2, 2015, Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil proposed a new bill (Bill 77) to Quebec’s National assembly. Bill 77 proposes reforms to the current immigration laws. If adopted, the draft law would make it possible to implement a new immigration system. [Read more…]

Le Ministère de l’Immigration du Québec souhaite proposer un système basé sur une déclaration d’intérêt

Le 18 janvier prochain pourrait être la dernière fois que le Québec accepte un système basé sur le principe du premier arrivé-premier servi pour son Programme des Travailleurs Qualifiés. [Read more…]