Syrian Permanent Resident of Canada Denied Entry to U.S. Despite Immigration Minister’s Assurance

The confusion surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel to that country from citizens of seven countries continues, creating havoc at U.S. airports and disappointment at ports of entry on the Canadian border. On Monday evening, a Syrian permanent resident of Canada was denied entry to the U.S., despite Canada’s Immigration Minister having […]

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U.S. Will Not Ban Canadian Dual Citizens and Permanent Residents: Immigration Minister

Minister Hussen adds that Canada will offer temporary residency to people stranded by ban After a weekend of confusion following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to temporarily suspend immigration from seven specific countries, it now appears that dual citizens of those countries and Canada will be able to travel to the U.S. The countries […]

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Details of Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Announced

The details of an exciting new Canadian immigration program, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, have been announced. Through this program, around 2,000 newcomers may submit an application for permanent residence in 2017. The pilot program is set to last for three years, and involves the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and […]

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January 25 Express Entry Draw Sees CRS Requirement Fall to 453 Points

Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system continues to grow, giving more aspiring immigrants the opportunity to obtain permanent residence. The latest draw, which took place on January 25, issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,508 candidates in the pool with 453 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

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Nearly Half of Canada’s Population May be Immigrants and Their Children by 2036

A comprehensive report financed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) projects that up to half of the Canadian population could be first generation immigrants and their children by the year 2036.

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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Late January, 2017

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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CRS Requirement Continues to Fall After Recent Changes to Express Entry

January 11 draw has lowest Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off point in nearly a year A positive end to 2016 for Express Entry candidates for immigration to Canada has carried into 2017, with larger draws and a consistent decline in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement providing much cause for optimism.

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Ahmed Hussen Appointed Canada’s New Immigration Minister

Ahmed Hussen, a Somali-born Member of Parliament who came to Canada as a refugee at the age of 16, has been appointed as the country’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. He takes over from John McCallum, who had served in the role since the Liberal Party took office in November, 2015.

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Latest Data Reveals Insight into Marriages of Convenience

New application package from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clarifies the application process for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner. Canada’s spousal and common-law partner sponsorship immigration program has been responsible for reuniting many thousands of couples and families, and is one of the many progressive features of Canada’s immigration system that set it […]

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