Owner/Operator Foreign Workers Must Now Own More Than 50% of Business to Qualify for LMIA Advertising Exemption
The government of Canada has made an important change to the owner/operator category of foreign workers who wish to work in Canada. Foreign owner/operators must now own more than 50…
Canadians Want More Immigration, Says Minister After Consultations
Canada's Minister of Immigration, John McCallum, today stated his belief that most Canadians want to boost the overall number of immigrants coming to Canada.Speaking with reporters following a cabinet meeting…
British Columbia Invites Wide Range of Candidates to Apply for Immigration to Canada Through the BC PNP
Each candidate who received an ITA in this BC PNP draw had previously registered an account under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), which came into operation earlier…
Immigration to Nova Scotia at Highest Levels for Over a Decade
A comprehensive immigration report published this week by the government of Nova Scotia reveals that 2015 was a breakthrough year for the province, and it looks like 2016 will see…
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Leniency Period Extended Until November 9
"In consultation with airline partners, we’re taking further steps to minimize any travel disruptions,” said John McCallum, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. “We are extending the leniency period…
Number of Invitations to Apply for Express Entry Immigration to Canada Increases Again, With Corresponding Decrease in Points Required
There has been a significant increase in the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in the latest draw from the Express Entry pool, and the number of Comprehensive Ranking…
Government of Canada Considering Revocation of Controversial Citizenship Law
The government of Canada is considering a stay of proceedings for a law that allows citizens who misrepresented themselves in their citizenship or permanent residence applications to be stripped of…
IRCC Outlines Steps That May Be Taken to Increase Work Permit Validity Under International Experience Canada (IEC) Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published instructions on increasing the validity period of work permits under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.Through the IEC program, citizens of countries…
647 Candidates for Immigration to Canada Through BC PNP Invited to Apply in September 27 Draw
The vast majority of ITAs were issued to candidates in categories under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS), with the remaining ITAs issued to candidates in the Entrepreneur…
298 Candidates for Immigration to Canada Through Manitoba PNP Invited to Apply in September 29 Draw
Manitoba has issued 298 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in a draw that took place on Thursday, September 29, 2016. This province,…