IRCC Updates Instructions on Procedures Related to Police Certificates and Express Entry Completeness Checks
This update may affect individuals who receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry.Language revisions were made to clarify the text, and under Exceptional circumstances,…
Immigration Remains Main Driver of Population Growth in Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas
While immigration was the source of 60% of population growth in CMAs, its contribution was down from 2013/2014 (66%).Statistics Canada estimates indicate that the seven CMAs with the highest relative…
Quebec Confirms that Summer Intake Period is Scheduled for Skilled Worker Program
The government of Quebec has updated its website and, for the first time, publicized its intention to reopen the popular Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) for Canadian immigration in the…
Foreign Students May Get Post-Grad Work Permits After All Following ‘Distance Learning’ Quarrel
Rajendra Prasad Appidy, a citizen of India, studied information security management for a year at Fanshawe College before completing his education at Niagara College. Both institutions are located in the…
Mon Projet Québec System Experiences Technical Glitches Upon Scheduled Opening for new Submissions
The Mon projet Québec application management system, a new secure online space for managing applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) for immigration to Canada, has been experiencing significant…
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Review by Government of Canada
“I think it is timely for a serious review of the whole program,” stated Ms. Mihychuk. “We would like to put it forward to a House committee to review, and…
Government of Canada Plans to Make Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act
The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, has said that Ottawa is looking to make changes to how immigrants to Canada may become citizens."We are in general…
IOM, CAF Partner to Boost Sustainable and Inclusive Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
New York, 23 September – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean have today signed a technical cooperation agreement to…
Multiple-Entry Visas for Entry to Canada Promoted by IRCC
The department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a program delivery update concerning temporary entry to Canada. This update notes that multiple-entry visas should now be considered…
Latest Express Entry Draw for Immigration to Canada sees CRS Point Requirement Decrease
The latest draw from the Express Entry pool has seen a total of 1,484 candidates being issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence. The 28th draw took place…