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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid-April, 2016

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration 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, Google+ and LinkedIn.

By CIC News

Increasing Number of U.S. Citizens Analyzing Options for Immigration to Canada

As Donald Trump waltzed to victory in no fewer than seven of the 11 state primaries on “Super Tuesday” last week, a familiar pattern re-emerged — many U.S. citizens proclaimed that if Trump was to become president, or even just the Republican nominee, they would pack up and move to Canada. While this has happened […]

By CIC News

Government of Canada Plans on Admitting Record Numbers of new Immigrants in 2016

The Liberal government of Canada plans on welcoming up to 305,000 new permanent residents this year — the highest projected immigration level in decades, and around a seven percent increase on the 2015 plan.

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Le Plan d’immigration du Gouvernement canadien prévoit des chiffres records pour l’année 2016

Le gouvernement libéral du Canada prévoit accueillir jusqu’à 305,000 nouveaux résidents permanents cette année, ce qui représente le niveau d’immigration le plus élevé prévu depuis des décennies. Cela représenterait une augmentation de sept pour cent par rapport à l’année 2015.

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Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act Will Allow Immigrants to Apply Earlier and More Easily

In a move that is likely to be of great benefit to immigrants to Canada who ultimately wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, the Liberal government of Canada has proposed a range of sweeping amendments to the Citizenship Act. These changes will allow people who have made the decision to immigrate to Canada to apply for […]

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IRCC Addresses Hierarchy Issue for Express Entry Candidates Eligible for Multiple Programs As program hierarchy system changes, fewer applicants will be subject to settlement funds requirement Latest draw marked the second time this year that the CRS point requirement has been as low as 453

The department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) has confirmed that it is changing the hierarchy system with respect to the immigration programs managed through the Express Entry selection system.

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Canadian Bar Association Raises Client Concerns with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA), the largest professional association for lawyers in Canada, has requested an emergency meeting with officials from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) to discuss technical and client service issues, particularly with respect to online services.

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Rebrands as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

The Canadian federal government department that used to be called Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has been renamed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Usage of the new name began soon after the new government of Canada took office in November, 2015, but has become more apparent over the opening weeks of 2016.

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Two People Charged with Immigration Fraud in Canada

Candidates for immigration to Canada encouraged to perform due diligence on representatives After this week’s news that two people are facing seven charges each for allegedly acting as unauthorized immigration consultants and committing fraud in Regina, Saskatchewan, individuals are being encouraged to ensure that their immigration representative has the proper authorization to act on their […]

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