Ontario and Manitoba issue invitations under Provincial Nominee Programs Two provinces issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination. Ontario and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) this week. By Edana Robitaille
The top immigration developments of 2022 A rundown of the most impactful changes to Canadian immigration in 2022—and what it can tell us about 2023. Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program? What are the requirements to receive permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa Program? The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
How to sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Canada has family sponsorship programs for parents, grandparents, spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and children. Family class immigration is the second largest category of newcomers under Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. By Daniel Levy
What is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)? Canada’s first PNP now nominates over 5,000 applicants a year. Manitoba was the first province to launch the Provincial Nominee Program in 1998. Since its launch, Manitoba has tremendously benefitted from immigration to the province through the PNP, which has played a major role in the province’s population, labour force and economic growth. By Julia Hornstein
Three immigration milestones that Canada experienced in 2022 In 2022, Canada had its fair share of milestone moments in the immigration space. We recap three of the biggest moments in Canadian immigration this year. Canadian immigration continued to play an integral role in uplifting the national labour force and economy this year. By Vimal Sivakumar
2023: A preview of Canadian immigration An overview of what we can expect to see in the immigration space over the next year. The most recent census revealed that immigrants now make up their largest-ever share of Canada’s total population (23%), beating a record that had previously been set 100 years ago. By Vimal Sivakumar
Can I leave Canada and still be eligible for Canadian citizenship? In order to be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must meet the physical presence requirements. You may become a Canadian citizen as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements, including the physical presence requirements. Canada requires you to have lived in the country for at least three years or 1,095 days out of the past five years before applying for Canadian citizenship. The calculation period starts on the day that […] By Julia Hornstein
Exploring immigration options to Atlantic Canada Canada’s easternmost provinces are becoming increasingly popular destinations for newcomers to Canada. Atlantic Canada is made up of four provinces: Nova Scotia (NS), New Brunswick (NB), Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). By Vimal Sivakumar
