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Canada Immigration: Parents and grandparents Immigration program to re-open.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced dates for the 2020 PGP (Parents and Grandparents Program) intake after coronavirus restricted opening in the spring. Soon Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be able to apply to...
Canada increases 2018 Atlantic Immigration Pilot allotment Increase
The Government of Canada is increasing the number of skilled immigrants and their family members who can obtain permanent residence through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program this year by 500, bringing the 2018 allotment to 2,500. Canada’s Minister of...
Immigrant entrepreneurs invited in BC
Two-year pilot aims to attract experienced entrepreneurs to smaller communities around the province Entrepreneurs interested in immigrating to British Columbia through the province’s new Regional Pilot can now take the first steps toward obtaining a...
Interim Pathway for Caregivers gives a new chance at permanent residency
IRCC has launched a short-term pathway to permanent residence for caregivers. The Interim Pathway for Caregivers (IPC) is open to applicants until June 4, 2019. The IPC responds to an issue that developed since the changes made in 2014 to caregiver...
BC PNP New release on April 9. Invites Skills Immigration and Express Entry Candidates
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 142 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a provincial draw that took place on April 9. Invitations to apply for a provincial nomination...
Immigrants contribute towards the creation of jobs
Statistics Canada says immigrant-owned businesses more likely to be young, high-growth ‘job creators Immigrant-owned businesses are responsible for the creation of jobs that are a disproportionate share of net job created. This was published by Statistics...
Canadians have a positive opinion on immigration, refugees new survey finds
Few Canadians see immigrants and refugees as a major national issue A majority of Canadians continue to hold positive views on key aspects of immigration and few see immigrants and refugees as a pressing national concern, a new Environics Institute survey...
New Updated list of eligible Global Talent Stream occupations
The Global Talent Stream provides Canadian employers in the fields of Information Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with easier access to temporary foreign workers with experience in the listed occupations. Canadian...
Canada Successful in Managing Economic Immigration
OTTAWA – An international review of Canada’s economic immigration system suggests the country is doing well when it comes to how it selects and welcomes foreign workers. But the report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Diversification international student visa and intake
The federal government’s strategy, released this week, recognizes the strong presence of international students in Canada, noting that 570,000 foreign study permit holders contributed over $21 billion to the Canadian economy since the start of 2019. A key...
Enhancing Family Reunification for the Protected Persons of Canada
People who have received protected person status in Canada often have dependent family members abroad who are living in difficult conditions. When they apply for permanent residency, there are challenges for migration officers, as it’s often difficult to...
Five tips to hire a foreign worker
If you are a Canadian employer considering applying for an LMIA, here are five tips to increase the likelihood that your application will be approved by the federal government. Tips for a successful LMIA 1. Choose the correct NOC code The first step is to...
