CanadaVisa News Briefs | Early January 2018

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Published: January 3, 2018

The following is a summary of Canadian immigration and citizenship news events that happened over the past of week.

Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it unfolds. When published, these articles are posted across all our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us on our social media channels to get the latest stories and updates as they occur.

• Manitoba issues 178 Letters of Advice to Apply in last 2017 draw

December 29, 2017

A total of 178 skilled workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination on December 29 through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. >>Read more

• IRCC to repeal controversial duration limit for temporary foreign workers

December 21, 2017

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed that it will repeal the cumulative duration regulation limit for temporary foreign workers next spring. >>Read more

• Newfoundland changes the Field of Study requirement for select international graduates

December 21, 2017

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced changes that may help international graduates of Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic gain smoother access to Canadian immigration. >>Read more

 

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