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CanadaVisa News Briefs for February, 2017

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Get the latest Canadian immigration news updatesThe 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.

• Canada Introduces Temporary Public Policy for Foreign Nationals Impacted by U.S. President Trump’s Executive Order

A sign at the Canadian border in Niagara FallsFebruary 1, 2017

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the government department which oversees immigration and refugee affairs in Canada, has introduced a temporary public policy concerning certain foreign nationals who are affected by an Executive Order signed by U.S. President Trump on January 27, 2017. Under the temporary public policy, the government of Canada may allow foreign nationals affected the by the U.S. Executive Order to apply for temporary status in Canada, or to extend their stay. >>Read More

• There is no new Canadian Visa Lottery Program, Despite Widespread Rumours

Fraud word on colorful dicesJanuary 31, 2017

A widespread rumour that Canada is due to begin a new immigration lottery, similar to the DV visa lottery in the United States, is untrue. The story stems from an article published online that citizens from 16 countries could apply as of March 1, 2017. The government of Canada has not made any public announcement that such a lottery will open, and there is no reason to believe that such a program will be launched. The story being circulated appears to be fraudulent. >>Read More

• Manitoba Conducts Skilled Worker Immigration Draw, Inviting 189 Candidates

The flags of Manitoba and CanadaJanuary 30, 2017

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has performed the first ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) draw for skilled immigrants of 2017, the 26th since the system was first launched in 2015. The draw took place on January 27, when a total of 189 candidates who had previously submitted an EOI to the program were invited to apply based on their credentials under Manitoba’s unique immigration points system. These candidates were issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), more informally known as an invitation. >>Read More

• Updated Settlement Funds Requirement for Express Entry Immigration to Canada

settlement-funds-2017January 27, 2017

The government of Canada has updated the settlement funds requirement for applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are not required to show settlement funds. In addition, candidates authorized to work in Canada and who have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada are not subject to the settlement funds requirement. >>Read More

• CRS Requirement Continues to Fall in Third Express Entry Draw of 2017

Canadian flags flutter outside Canada's parliament in Ottawa, OntarioJanuary 25, 2017

The latest Express Entry draw has continued two trends that have marked the recent history of the federal Canadian immigration selection system: the draws keep growing in size, and the number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a candidate to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) continues to decrease. The latest draw, which took place the morning of January 25, issued ITAs to 3,508 candidates with 453 or more CRS points. >>Read More

• New Online Application Process for Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

franco-ontarien CultureJanuary 24, 2017

The province of Ontario has announced a new online application process for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The government of Ontario states that the new process will make it easier to apply to the stream and help to improve processing times for applicants. >>Read More

• New Brunswick Notifies Applicants of Processing Delays in its Provincial Nominee Program

optimized-nbpnpJanuary 18, 2017

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is experiencing delays in the processing of applications. The delays are attributed to a “significant number of applications,” the province explained on its website. The update added that the program continues “to prioritize applications from individuals who are working in New Brunswick or have a local job offer.” >>Read More

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  1. Hello Dear Vice President of Canadian,

    How are you doing together with your company, I hope you all as well. Now I am quite request to you and Donald Trump, please cancelled all the immigration instructions from international students. Only follow sample visa application form for MS & P.HD students. Because some people’s is very poor but not supported immigration and visa fees.

    Now The applicant has sound knowledge of Business, human resources management and marketing with best communication skills. farther more the applicant has special command on Finance and Accounting. also experts in Microsoft office, Internet access and windows installation. now in last the applicant has good researcher in Finance Field and three articles was published in international journal.

    Yours sincerely,
    Qismat

  2. I am a Indian and I want to work in Canada,how can I come Canada?

  3. Dear sir
    I am malik Khalid from jumu Kashmir I was applied two time visit but refused
    Please tell me how can I apply next
    MALIK KHALID

  4. How can I become a permanent citizen in Canada and be schooling.

  5. Am Nwaene Chioma want to study in Canada, please how do I apply for Canada.

  6. How can I be up to date about PNP openings.

    When is the opening for New Brunswick or any other province.

  7. I have applied for Mon Quebec PR and 773 Canadian dollars fee was also submitted. Now my representative agent is absconding and my email ID and password are with him. Kindly suggest me.

  8. Respected Sir
    I am Khem chand, I belong to India. I want to work in Canada. My job total 8 year experience trade in electrical.how can apply to Canada jab.

  9. You need to get the LMIA done from the Employer

  10. Dear Qismat,

    Policies and Rules can not be or should not be changed on the basis of anyone’s personal interest or research.

    This is being done by huge market research and demand for the country.

  11. I am from Kosovo and I want to work and live with family in Canada,how can I come Canada?
    Thanks.

  12. I am Anwar Hussain presently working in dubai I got 20yrs experience in logistics field .l love to work in Canada ple guide me.

  13. I am Tsegaw Muluneh from Ethiopia how to apply visa process came to Canada.

  14. I am a Nigerian, I want to do my masters in medical physics in canada, pls how do I start the process

  15. I am an Engineering graduate currently working in Nigeria, I seek a better job and/or better opportunity to advance my career in Canada I need your advice on what how to go about it.

  16. And also am an undergraduate will love to school,work and settle in canada.thats i need to know when your visa lottery programs starts.

  17. Hello my name is Victor Moses how can I work in Canada please help me out

  18. hello
    Am interested and want to work and school in Canada.. Please how can I apply?

  19. Good one
    Canada should lead the world, its about time

  20. Hi, l’m Hermann Peter of Cameroun, i’m computer network technician ans my wife is nurse , we want to life an work in Canada . How we could do? Help US tanks.

  21. how can i get update about the Canadian visa lottery

  22. Am a Nigerian living in Canada. What exactly do you want to know.

  23. Am a Nigerian living in Canada. Are skilled or are you a student? What exactly do you want to know

  24. Apply for FSW program or PNP in any of the provinces.

  25. Are a graduate or under graduate? What certificateshould or papers do you have then one can advise you

  26. It’s a fake news brother

  27. HI, my names are JUDE SSEBAGALA from Uganda i would like to get more information on new lottery application for march 2017

  28. My name is Noureen and I have passed M.A economics .I have extremely wish to go abroad specially in Canada.inshallah

  29. I want to live and work in Canada.

  30. Iam 45 year indian I got band scoreof 5 in IELTS.
    Is there any current programme for which I will besuitable
    I have more than 10 year exp. In my technical engineering field.

  31. I Am right now B.com and leaving in Karachi Pakistan.

  32. I want to know why student processing visa to Canada took so long ?

  33. Kashif Bilal. Hi , pls I need I want to like and work in Canada…

  34. Good day,please I filled in my express entry profile and later logged in and could not find my profile as it went blank.I have been given an express entry profile number.
    Do I re-apply for the express entry again?

  35. yes i.m Ethiopian civil engineer i want to come Canada.how can i get the opportunities?

  36. hello,
    can i apply for a visa from USA? bearing in mind am a tourist here…am a citizen of nigeria

  37. i want to visit canada with my family but how i can visit canada?

  38. Dear sir,
    Am Oluchi Jonah urum, from Nigeria. Want to work in Canada with good speaking English, French and little of Chinese language, please how do i do that?

  39. Many thanks to you for this great update

  40. Thanks for the information… Sincerely I must confess they are helpful and educating as well. Please can you help me with detailed information on how I can legally live and work in Canada without getting my fingers burnt. Can I get trusted and tested Legal Immigration Lawyers who can help me with the process of getting me to live and work legally in Canada.

    In anticipation of a favorable response to my requests, I appeal you update me with more reliable and informative information.

    Thanks for being the best.

    Sincerely,

    Adesanya Oluwaseyi Michael
    Lagos, Nigeria

  41. Hello, my name is Tony, a graduate of Physics/Astronomy. I desire to be a permanent citizen and also work in Canada. How do I apply . I am a Nigerian.

  42. i am a nigerian, and i want you to help connect me to a reliable canadian lawyer who could help me secure a permanent entry visa.

    kunle williams

  43. Am from Nigeria I want to work in Canada Pls how can I do it…?

  44. Hello My name is To hi, I have a bachelor of science In political science and administrative studies. I really want to do my masters in Canada and probably work there afterwards

    Kindly put me through on how I can apply to get in. Thanks

  45. Hi there , actually I have no any qualifications I just wish to immigrant to Canada me and my husband and 3 children. We are from Tanzania and the life have become so tough ! We would like to move from Africa. That’s our wish. We are Arabs and we can’t go back to our countries caz of the war.
    Please help.

  46. Hi, am a Nigerian, a staff nurse/midwife by profession, I will like to live and work in Canada. please how do I go about it? Thanks.

  47. repected sir/madam,
    i m indian , i want to work in canada. i m working as a transporter in india from last 3 years. please tell me how can i apply for work visa for canada

    thanks
    Harmanpreet singh

  48. Hello, I need a Visa to come and study in your programming in Yur countru

  49. How do I apply as a skilled banker from Nigeria with 13 years experience

  50. I am a professional Banker and a Nigerian, I like to come to Canada as a skilled worker please what type of English language testing do I need to write and where is the center of the test in Nigeria and how to apply for Canadian visa

  51. Thanks for your response.

  52. My name is mahad iam from Somalia so may I get a job visa in canada.
    Thank you I’m waiting your kindness response.

  53. Good Day. please am getting interested in Canada immigrant police as it is flexible. I wish to get updated with news publications

  54. Thank you for your information, i am a good skilled worker and I will be glad if you can assist me to apply for application to Canada. Am looking forward to hear from you soon, thank you in advance

  55. I want to live and work in Canada with my Family, how do I go about it.

  56. Lot of my friends have already applied for the Canadian visa lottery. I was about to apply when I had the information that is not true. There is nothing like. Thanks for your information.

  57. How can I get job in Canada

  58. I love canada

  59. Please when will the lottery be available? Can I be imformed when possible

  60. I am TAIWO FATAI IYANDA.please I like to come to Canada to work, i have ten years working experience.I have one dougter and one wife. how can I apply for job in Canada? thank you.

  61. Am somali i work inter national airport in mogadisho my name is hani osman abukar i have work experianced ten years of air craft safety i would like to get canadian visa so as to develop my work experiance

  62. Kifon jalilu.good afternoon.I am interested with the program I wish to ask how I can applied for Canadian visa lottery

  63. Dear Sir/Madal

    My name is Mussollini Mugumbate.Iam 42 yrs old and lm a citizen of Zimbambwe .I wish to migrate and stay in Canada, how do l get a permanant visa in your country …currently lm studying my first degree here in Zimbabwe

    Yours

    Musso

  64. Am a registered nurse wishing to travel to Canada

  65. Hallow Dear,I have a BSC in Management Information System & I am interested to live and work in Canada , how can I get this opportunity. Thank you.

  66. I am 45 years old woman with one kid 8 years and husband 42 years I know I am not eligible for PR what is the other option that I can settle in Canada with my family we are basically from India but now in Dubai since 2004 plz if anyone can guide me

  67. Dear sir,

    How can I will apply for the job in canada. please help me.

  68. Thank you so much

  69. nice

  70. hello
    i am living in namibia, so that i need to know when is the canadian program visa start?

  71. I want Canada visa lottery for i and my family. I will I go about it.

  72. I’m Bangladeshi & want to work in Canada. Please tell me the way of visa processing.

  73. how can I apply for visiting visa Canada