CIC to Launch New Federal Skilled Trades Program in January 2013
Starting January 2, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will begin accepting applications for a new Federal Skilled Trade program designed to facilitate the entry of overseas skilled tradespersons into…
Work Permit Restrictions Relaxed for Some Federal Applicants
A new rule change will allow some applicants for Canadian permanent residency to be considered for a ‘bridging open work permit’ if their current work permit is set to expire.This…
BREAKING NEWS: Federal Skilled Worker Program Will Reopen in May
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the new points system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013. At that time, the…
Certain Visitors to Canada Must Now Provide Biometric Data
Beginning in 2013, the Canadian government will begin requesting biometric data from some temporary visitors to the country.According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the biometric program will help to…
CIC Proposes Changes to International Student Program
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has proposed changes to the International Student Program. These changes are intended to benefit students while taking steps to prevent and reduce fraud.Three important changes…
Canadian Economy Creates over 40,000 New Jobs in December
The Canadian economy generated over 40,000 jobs in December 2012, according to the latest Labour Survey published by Statistics Canada. While a majority of these jobs were created in the…
Indians Receive Record Number of Canadian Visas
Canada’s visa office in Chandigarh, India has reported a record number of visa issuances for 2012. The office, situated in the country’s Punjab region, processes a variety of applications including…
Canada to resettle up to 5,000 Iranian and Iraqi refugees by 2018
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced plans to resettle up to 5,000 Iranian and Iraqi refugees, presently in Turkey, by 2018. Citing "escalating violence in the region," Immigration Minister…
Libyan Family Welcomed Home to Canada
A Libyan family, originally deported from Canada five years ago, will be allowed to return to Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.After the Benhmuda family was deported, Canadian friends and…
Canada Launches “First of its Kind” Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today that it will launch a new program on April 1, 2013, aimed at bringing the world’s best and brightest entrepreneurs to Canada. According…