Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program to Reopen in 2014
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the Parent and Grandparent sponsorship stream will re-open on January 2, 2014. At that time, the program’s processing time is expected to…
Canada Courts Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is visiting Silicon Valley to push the government’s newest business immigration program, the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa.The Start-Up Visa was created to target immigrant entrepreneurs who…
Canadian Court Dismisses BC Temporary Worker Case
The Federal Court of Canada has dismissed a case centered on a British Columbia company’s hiring of 201 Chinese miners.The company, HD Mining, had received positive Labour Market Opinions (LMOs),…
Number of US Visitors to Canada is Increasing
The number of US visitors to Canada appears to be on the rise, according to figures from Statistics Canada. The number of visitors increased by 3.2 percent in March 2013…
Canada Adds New ‘Safe’ Countries to List for Asylum Seekers
In an effort to streamline its asylum system, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has added new countries to its list of Designated Countries of Origin (DCOs). As of May 31,…
Alberta Eases Requirements for Semi-Skilled Workers
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has reduced work experience requirements in its Semi-Skilled Worker stream.Effective immediately, applicants to the Manufacturing Industry sub-division of the Semi-Skilled Worker stream are eligible…
Bilingualism in Canada on the Decline, Immigration Cited as One Cause
Canada may be an officially bilingual country. However, Statistics Canada has revealed that the amount of individuals able to speak both French and English is on the decline for the…
Citizenship Test-Takers Now Have Two Chances to Pass
Effective immediately, applicants for Canadian citizenship who fail the citizenship test will now be granted a second opportunity to pass.In order to acquire Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residents must meet…
Changes to Alberta Semi-Skilled Worker Program
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has created a short-term initiative geared towards supporting businesses in the hotel and lodging industry throughout the province.The ‘2013 Hotel and Lodging Additional Allocation…
Canada Sees Largest Job Gains Since 2002
Canada’s economy shocked even the most optimistic observers, as the month of May saw 95,000 new jobs created across the country. This is the largest gain since 2002, over a…