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CIC News / 2016 / December

Archives for December 2016

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

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flag-dec22Largest 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 22. Candidates in the pool with 475 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA), and these candidates now have 90 days to submit a complete application, including supporting documents. [Read more…]

Immigration to Canada: The Year in Review

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2016-review2016 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. The new Liberal government saw opportunities to improve programs across the board and, by working in tandem with provincial partners, they managed to increase the number of new arrivals, reduce processing times, and give more people the opportunity to fulfil their life dream of coming to Canada. [Read more…]

CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late December, 2016

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News on digital tablet.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 these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.
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CanadaVisa Social: You Can Now Watch Attorney David Cohen’s Recent Express Entry Webinar

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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 whole webinar — including the question and answer session — is now online!

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New Application Process for Parent and Grandparent Program Revealed

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pgp-canada-dayPGP to move from first-come, first-served to invitation-based system for 2017 application cycle

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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 interest, but may only submit an application if invited to do so by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). [Read more…]

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

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optimized-super-visaLe 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 une l’opportunité de manifester leur intérêt pendant une période déterminée. Cependant, ils ne pourront soumettre une demande seulement s’ils sont invités à le faire par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC). [Read more…]

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