Nova Scotia Increases its Provincial Nominee Quota
The Federal government has increased the number of permanent residents to be issued visas through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 700 nominees will receive visas,…
Federal and Provincial Governments Meet to Discuss Immigration
Immigration ministers from both federal and provincial/territorial governments met in Ottawa to discuss immigration matters.Over the course of a two-day meeting, the ministers worked together to formulate a new model…
Immigrants Granted Permanent Residency Due to Computer Glitch
Approximately 150 new Canadian permanent residents were allowed to stay in Canada even though their visas had been issued by mistake.A computer glitch resulted in the individuals receiving permanent resident…
Report Says Canada Should Boost Immigration Levels in 2014
An internal government review has revealed suggestions to begin raising Canada’s immigration targets beginning in 2014.The study suggests that immigration levels should be raised by six percent a year until…
Canada to Introduce New Asylum System
On December 15, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be introducing a new asylum system designed to overcome the limitations and vulnerabilities of its predecessor.In an attempt to make…
Canada Ranks High for Immigrant Integration
A recent study by the Migrant Integration Policy Index has ranked Canada as the third best country in the world for immigrant integration. The study, which analyzed conditions in 31…
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…