Special Measures in Place for Foreign Workers, Students, Permanent Residents and Citizens Following Alberta Wildfires
These measures include priority processing and free replacement of Canadian citizenship and immigration documents, as well as extension of temporary resident status and the waiving of certain requirements for visitors,…
Quebec to Introduce ‘Virtual Waiting Room’ for Approaching QSWP Intake Period
The government of Quebec plans to implement an online 'virtual waiting room' in time for the approaching application intake period for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), which is scheduled…
Quebec Investor Program Reopens for up to 1,900 new Applications
The popular Quebec Investor Program has reopened for up to 1,900 new applications, as of May 30, 2016. Of the 1,900 applications that may be accepted, a maximum of 1,330…
New Stream Allows Employers to Hire French-Speaking Workers Without Going through LMIA Process
The Government of Canada is launching a new work permit option today under the International Mobility Program (IMP) called Mobilité Francophone. This stream aims to make hiring francophone skilled workers…
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Stream Issues 16 Invitations in May 31 Draw
The Entrepreneur Immigration stream is for experienced businesspeople seeking a pathway to Canadian permanent residence and who can establish themselves in B.C. and invest in and operate a commercially viable…
Latest Express Entry Draw for Canadian Immigration Sees Slight Decrease in CRS Point Requirement
The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required for candidates in the Express Entry pool to be issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence has decreased…
British Columbia Issues Invitations to Apply to International Graduates and Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Workers
Both of these categories operate under what is known as the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), which came into operation earlier this year. The (SIRS) is a dynamic…
The Best Destinations for New Immigrants to Canada in 2016 are Revealed
While the following list is not strictly a top 10 from MoneySense's ranking, these cities have been highlighted by the renowned magazine Macleans as being particularly welcoming for newcomers to…
Application Intake Period for QSWP Begins Today
An application intake period for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) began today, June 13, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. (Montreal time). During this intake period, candidates who have already created…
‘Mon projet Québec’ Reaches Intake Cap within Hours of Opening
Mon projet Québec, the online immigration application management system used by the government of Quebec for its Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), has reached its maximum number of 5,000 applications…