Government to Allow Certain Graduates to Re-Submit Post-Graduation Work Permit Applications
October 18, 2016
In a landmark decision that could affect many international graduates who have completed their studies in Canada, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established a new public policy to enable eligible graduates who had previously been refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to re-submit their applications. [Read more…]
BC PNP Continues to Increase Number of ITAs Issued Across Popular Canadian Immigration Categories
October 18, 2016
In its most recent draw, held on October 12, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 805 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in five categories of the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams. This represents the highest number of ITAs yet issued in a BC PNP draw. In addition, the points requirements for each category also decreased. [Read more…]
Pools Now Open for the 2017 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program
October 18, 2016
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has reopened, giving thousands of young people from many countries around the world the opportunity to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. As of October 17, 2016, eligible candidates from countries that have a reciprocal agreement with Canada are able to create a profile and enter the pool for their country and category. [Read more…]
CanadaVisa Social: More Discussion Than Ever, So Follow Us Today!
October 18, 2016
Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! So, what’s this all about? Well, our goal is to help you, point you in the right direction, respond to your concerns, and assist you in finding the right solutions. When people tweet us, we respond. When people ask questions under articles we post on Facebook, we point them to the relevant page on CanadaVisa.com. When professionals get in touch on LinkedIn, we engage. With the Canadian immigration landscape going through exciting changes, it has never been more important for us, and for you, to join the conversation and help people find solutions to their concerns. So join us today — across all our channels — and feel free to contact us.
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CanadaVisa News Briefs for Mid/Late-October, 2016
October 18, 2016
The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.
Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across these channels to get the latest news as it occurs.
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IRCC Releases Forward Projections for Immigration Regulations
October 11, 2016
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a major announcement concerning expected changes to several immigration regulations. The changes, published in the Forward Regulatory Plan 2016—2018, outline anticipated reviews to existing conditions of various immigration programs. [Read more…]
Canada Needs Immigration to Balance Aging Population
October 11, 2016
A new report from the Conference Board of Canada has found that immigration levels should increase to 413,000 per year by 2030 to strengthen Canada’s economic growth. The report highlights the need for increased immigration in order to respond to challenges posed by Canada’s aging population. It is projected that without significant policy changes, including a substantial increase in immigration, the costs required to support retirees could undermine the strength of Canada’s economy in the coming decades. [Read more…]
CanadaVisa Social: Your Immigration Social Network
October 11, 2016
Our social channels are your go-to resource for the latest in immigration news. From breaking updates to insight and analysis, we aim to bring you the best stories out there across Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
And that’s not all — we encourage you to contact us with any immigration questions. You are the ones who keep us engaged and active, and we are here for you! So tweet us, comment, or send us a message and join the conversation today.
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