Ensuring the program is working in the best interest of Canadian workers and businesses The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley and The Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,…
Continue ReadingThe New Federal Skilled Worker program will re-open on May 4th, 2013 and today, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced the list of 24 occupations that are eligible under this program. Click here…
Continue ReadingA new start up visa is being offered to foreign entrepreneurs who can secure investors, and will be allowed to stay in Canada as long as they would like regardless of whether…
Continue ReadingIn order to apply for a permanent resident visa as a member of the start-up business class, here are some of the key points that an applicant should know. To be a…
Continue ReadingOn December 19, 2012, Minister Jason Kenny announced significant changes to the FSWP that are now set to take effect in May of this year. There are several key points that are…
Continue ReadingOn April 30, a one year pilot was implemented to mail PR card renewals and replacement cards. It is expected that this will decrease the processing time by 4-6 weeks. CIC issues…
Continue ReadingMinister Kenney has announced additional changes that will make Canada’s immigration system faster and more flexible. The purpose is to attract younger people with Canadian work experience that will contribute to our…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada intends to reduce the work experience requirement for eligible temporary foreign workers applying to stay permanently. This will make it easier for skilled tradespersons working in Canada to…
Continue ReadingThis is the most recent submission with regards to the proposed regulations that spouses, common-law partners and conjugal partners who have been married or living in a common law relationship with their…
Continue ReadingConditional permanent residence proposed to deter marriages of convenience. On March 9th, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced measures to further strengthen the Government of Canada’s ability to crack…
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