B.C. invites 100 candidates in new PNP draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited candidates from 4 skilled worker immigration sub-categories and 2 entrepreneur program categories. British Columbia invited 100 total immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on October 20. By Shelby Thevenot
P.E.I. issues record-breaking number of invitations in latest draw Prince Edward Island has now issued 1,583 invitations to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates over the last 12 months. The province of Prince Edward Island has invited 345 economic immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw held September 17. By Alexandra Miekus
Ontario issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates and entrepreneurs Ontario has now issued 977 invitations through Express Entry-linked French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream The province of Ontario has issued new invitations to immigration candidates through its Express Entry-aligned French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream as well as its Entrepreneur Stream. By Stephen Smith
Canada could benefit from U.S. move to scrap Obama-era start-up intiative As U.S. looks to rescind International Entrepreneur Rule, Canada makes Start-Up Visa permanent The United States and Canada appear to be moving in opposite directions when it comes to visas for immigrant entrepreneurs looking to build and grow high-potential startups. By Stephen Smith
Better support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s international trade priorities, says new report Immigrant entrepreneurs could play key role in Canada's efforts to diversify trade and tap emerging markets, says Conference Board of Canada Better government support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s efforts to diversify international trade and strengthen its economy, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. By Stephen Smith
Quebec looking to revamp Entrepreneur immigration options Entrepreneurs backed by business incubators would be welcomed under proposed changes Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec is proposing a series of updates to its Entrepreneur immigration category. By Stephen Smith
Le Québec cherche à renouveler ses options d’immigration Entrepreneur Les Entrepreneurs soutenus par les incubateurs d’entreprises seront les bienvenus en vertu des changements proposés Le Gouvernement du Québec propose une série de mises à jour concernant le programme des Entrepreneurs. By Marylene Garacci
CanadaVisa News Briefs | January 25 to February 7, 2018 This is a summary of Canadian immigration news events that happened over the past couple of weeks. By CIC News
Government Clarifies Which Entrepreneurs May Apply for a Work Permit Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The government of Canada has issued confirmation regarding the categories of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons who may obtain a work permit before becoming permanent residents of Canada. By Hugo O'Doherty
