Language Testing to be Required for Some Provincial Nominees
Speaking in Saskatchewan, the Canadian Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities, Jason Kenney, stated that some applicants to Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) will be required to prove English or French…
Minister Kenney Announces Proposed Changes to Canadian Experience Class
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today that Canadian Experience Class applicants who are currently residing in Canada as Temporary Foreign Workers will soon see their permanent residency applications expedited.“Thousands…
Consultations to Begin for New “Start Up” Entrepreneur Visa
Canadian Immigration and Culture Minister, Jason Kenney, announced today that consultations have begun regarding the possible creation of a new program for immigrant entrepreneurs.“Our government’s top priority remains jobs, growth…
Saskatchewan Seeks to Raise Provincial Nominee Limit
The Government of Saskatchewan has appealed to Federal authorities for the right to raise the amount of immigrants the province receives each year.Currently, Saskatchewan is allowed to accept 4,000 new…
Accelerated Labour Market Opinion Program Announced Today
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced today plans for a new Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (A-LMO) initiative. This initiative is effective from April 25, 2012.In order to hire a…
Saskatchewan Businesses Hire 280 Irish Workers
Businesses in Saskatchewan have hired over 280 skilled workers from Ireland. This is a direct result of a March 2012 recruitment mission, in which provincial officials and representatives from 27…
Ontario Extends Backlog Reduction Deadlines
The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has extended its deadline for selected applicants to apply through the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Pilot Program. The deadline has been adjusted from…
Federal Skilled Worker Cap Reached
As of yesterday, May 8, 2012, the maximum number of 10,000 Federal Skilled Worker applications has been reached. This cap on applications has been put in place for individuals applying…
Federal Internship for Newcomers Program Expands to Private Businesses
The Government of Canada has partnered with two leading private Canadian businesses to develop and expand the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program (FIN).CGI Group Inc, a leading information technology company,…
New Permanent Residence Card Direct Mail-Out Pilot Program
Beginning April 20, 2012, most permanent residents who require permanent resident (PR) cards will no longer have to pick up these cards at a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office. Instead,…