Important Changes to Quebec Immigration Programs Announced
The Quebec Government announced yesterday a comprehensive plan to reduce processing times for permanent residency applicants to Quebec.This plan was broadcast on March 21, 2012, and takes effect retroactively to…
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces New Immigration Targets
Every year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) sets immigration targets to meet the Canadian government’s economic, family reunification, and humanitarian goals. 2012 will see a large increase in the issuance…
Breaking News: Government to Return Pre-2008 Applications
The Government of Canada announced on March 29, 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior…
New Procedures Announced to Assess Foreign Credentials
On March 28, 2012, Jason Kenney, the Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, announced major changes to the ways in which foreign skilled workers will have their education credentials…
New Federal Skilled Worker Category to be Created for Skilled Trades
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney, announced today plans to streamline the application process for skilled tradespersons seeking entry to Canada.People working in skilled trades in industries…
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…