New requirements for Canadian employers hiring foreign skilled workers
In order to hire a foreign worker, Canadian employers may need to satisfy Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that they cannot find any Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents to…
Canada may soon Reduce Immigration Numbers
Citing economic uncertainty, the Canadian government recently announced the possibility of a reduction in the number of immigrants to be admitted to Canada in 2009.Canada's Minister of Immigration intends to…
Canada celebrates World Refugee Day
On Saturday, Canada's Immigration Minister Jason Kenney joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in celebrating World Refugee Day. They unveiled a new multi-media presentation, "Voices of Refugees,"…
Quebec adopts special immigration program for international students and foreign workers
Quebec's Immigration Minister Yolande James, has recently announced new regulations governing the selection of applicants for immigration to Quebec. These regulations address the importance of attracting and retaining foreign skilled…
Quebec Immigration Update: Changes to selection grid to improve immigration and settlement process
Since 1991, the province of Quebec has had an agreement in place with the Government of Canada, called the Canada-Quebec Accord, which allows Quebec to select its own immigrants. In…
Voluntary Return of 131 Togolese Migrants from Libya: A Joint Effort by IOM and the Togolese Government
Lomé, Togo – The International Organization for Migration, in collaboration with the Togolese Government, facilitated the voluntary return of 131 migrants (77 men, 54 women, including 28 children) from Libya…
UNRWA is Irreplaceable
Geneva, 29 October 2024 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) fully supports the Secretary-General and the United Nations' resolute stance that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for…
Canadavisa.com reveals fresh new look with new assessment form that determines eligibility across all of the 60-plus Canadian immigration categories
Federal Skilled Worker is no longer the only way to go.Both federal and provincial immigration programs have expanded significantly in recent times, offering candidates more than sixty different alternatives for…
IOM Expands Mpox Appeal to Reach Migrants and IDPs Across Africa
Geneva, 30 October 2024 – In response to the escalating number of people affected by the mpox outbreak, spreading across parts of Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is…
Canada: Once Again a Destination for European Immigration
While Canada, since the 1970’s, has progressively seen more of its immigration come from Asian countries, there has been at least some hard evidence that immigration from Europe is increasing…