Important Updates on the Express Entry Selection System for Canadian Immigration

The month of November has so far seen some significant developments with respect to the Express Entry selection system for Canadian immigration, which is approaching one year since its initial launch. In addition to a new draw having been made in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point requirement decreased, there were important announcements and […]

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Next Application Intake for Quebec Skilled Worker Program begins January 18, 2016

Postal submission quota for QSWP reached within one week The first of two application intake periods for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has reached its cap/limit of 3,500 submitted applications. The next submission period, which will welcome up to 2,800 fresh applications through a new online system, begins on January 18, 2016 and may […]

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La prochaine période de réception des demandes des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec débutera le 18 janvier 2016

La soumission des demandes papiers par la poste a atteint son plafond en seulement une semaine La première des deux périodes de réception des demandes pour le Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PTQQ) a atteint son plafond de 3.500 demandes. La prochaine période de soumission recevra 2800 nouvelles demandes par le biais d’un nouveau […]

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Canadian Employers: New Compliance Regulations and Penalties to Come Into Force December 1

Strict penalties for Canadian employers who violate the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP) will come into effect in less than two weeks. The new regulations, which were announced in July of this year, will be jointly administered and implemented by the departments of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and […]

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CanadaVisa Social: You Heard It Here First

It’s been a busy few weeks in Canadian immigration news. We’ve seen programs in Quebec, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Ontario either open or reopen and, in some cases, cap out quickly. Moreover, the new Canadian government has been busy on the economic immigration and refugee settlement files. And where have thousands upon thousands of people […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-November, 2015

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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Quebec Opens new Option to Immigrate to Canada through Skilled Worker Program

New first-come, first-served pathway to Canadian permanent residence will receive up to 6,300 applications The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has reopened, with potential applicants from around the world moving quickly to prepare and submit an application as early as possible during the current application cycle, which began on November 4, 2015.

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Le programme des travailleurs qualifies du Québec est maintenant ouvert

6,300 demandes seront acceptées pour traitement sur la base du “premier arrivé, premier servi” Le Programme des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PTQQ) a rouvert ses portes au profit de candidats potentiels partout à travers le monde, motives à préparer et soumettre une demande au plus vite, au cours de ce cycle de demandes qui a […]

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John McCallum Named Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Refugees in new Canadian Cabinet that Celebrates Diversity

Canada’s new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has named his government’s cabinet of ministers. These Members of Parliament have been handed specific departments and will aim to carry out the new Liberal government’s agenda, which is likely to include significant changes within the department of Citizenship, Immigration and Refugees.

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