David’s Blog: “The Road Not Taken” – Exploring Other Paths to Canada Canada is well known for its pro-immigration stance, welcoming hundreds of thousands of newcomers each year through a variety of programs. [Read more…] © 2018 CICNews All Rights Reserved By David Cohen
IRCC says revised citizenship rules are resulting in more new Canadians Applications jumped more than 130 per cent in 9 months after rules changed in October 2017 Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The number of people receiving Canadian citizenship is on the rise thanks to revised rules that have made it easier to obtain, the Government of Canada says. By Stephen Smith
IRCC affirme que les nouvelles règles en matière de citoyenneté aboutissent à plus de nouveaux canadiens. Les demandes ont augmenté de plus de 130 pourcent en neuf mois après les changements apportés en octobre 2017 aux règles en matière de citoyenneté. Le gouvernement du Canada soutient que le nombre de personnes recevant la citoyenneté canadienne est en hausse grâce aux nouvelles règles qui rendent l’obtention de la citoyenneté canadienne plus facile. By CIC News
Manitoba has welcomed 130,000 immigrants over MPNP’s 20-year history Canada's first Provincial Nominee Program came into being in 1998, paving way for other Canadian provinces Manitoba is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its pioneering Provincial Nominee Program, which has welcomed more than 130,000 immigrants since its inception in 1998. By Stephen Smith
3,900 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence in new draw Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was 445 The Government of Canada has invited 3,900 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new draw held October 3. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for this draw was 445. By Stephen Smith
New U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement leaves NAFTA work visa provisions in place Both sides wanted changes, but settled for the status quo Canada’s renegotiated trade deal with the United States and Mexico will leave the rules for professional work visas as they were under the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. By Stephen Smith