2,878 Candidates Invited to Apply for Immigration to Canada in December 22 Express Entry Draw

Largest draw of all time surprises many candidates, coming just six days after the previous draw A total of 2,878 candidates in the Express Entry pool, as well as many of their accompanying family members, are another step on the way to obtaining permanent resident status in Canada after a draw that took place on December […]

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Immigration to Canada: The Year in Review

2016 has been a remarkable year, and 2017 promises to bring even more positive news for individuals and families immigrating to Canada Canadian immigration programs can be segmented into three broad categories, namely the economic programs, the Family Class programs, and refugee/humanitarian programs. In all three categories, 2016 can be described as an exceptional year. […]

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Introducing Canada Study News: the Newsletter for International Students

The Campbell Cohen Immigration Network is excited to announce the launch of Canada Study News, a monthly newsletter dedicated to the Canadian education scene. A world of opportunities is available to international students and those considering studying in Canada, and now there is a news source where all these opportunities are brought into focus.

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Manitoba Outlines Immigration Strategy for 2017 and Beyond

The government of Manitoba has released a new Labour Market Strategy for immigration through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This province, located in central Canada, has been an increasingly popular destination for newcomers to Canada over recent years, principally due to plentiful job opportunities and a high standard of living.

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late December, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship 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, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]

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CanadaVisa Social: You Can Now Watch Attorney David Cohen’s Recent Express Entry Webinar

Earlier this month, Attorney David Cohen presented a free webinar on the recent changes to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System. If you attended the webinar and want to review the material, you can now do so through the magic of YouTube. And if you missed Attorney Cohen’s presentation on December 8, don’t worry, the […]

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New Application Process for Parent and Grandparent Program Revealed

PGP to move from first-come, first-served to invitation-based system for 2017 application cycle Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The next application cycle for the popular Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) for immigration to Canada will operate under a new processing system, whereby potential applicants have a window of opportunity to register their […]

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Nouveau processus de réception des demandes du programme de parrainage des parents et des grands-parents

Le programme de parrainage des parents et grands-parents change son système de « premier arrivé, premier servi » pour un système d’invitations pour le prochain cycle de demandes de 2017. Le prochain cycle de demandes pour le très populaire programme de parrainage des parents et des grands-parents fonctionnera selon un nouveau système, où les candidats potentiels auront […]

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program Undergoes Major Changes

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that, effective immediately, the four-year cumulative duration rule will no longer apply to temporary foreign workers in Canada. This rule, also known as the “four-in, four-out” rule, meant that certain foreign workers became ineligible to work in Canada for four years upon completion of four years of […]

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