Canadian Immigration News
CanadaVisa brings you the latest information about immigration to Canada, including Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and study and work permits.
the CanadaVisa Team
06 May 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued a number of Ministerial Instructions pertaining to a range of Canadian immigration programs. The Ministerial Instructions were published in the Canada Gazette, a government publication, on May 4, 2013.
the CanadaVisa Team
03 May 2013
After a long wait, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will open its doors to applicants this Sunday, May 4. Excited applicants from around the world are already preparing their applications in advance of Saturday’s opening.
the CanadaVisa Team
24 April 2013
Three major European aerospace companies have announced plans to establish a presence in Montreal. Together the Austrian, French, and German companies will create nearly 200 jobs in the next few years.
the CanadaVisa Team
17 April 2013
Canada needs over 250,000 new construction workers between now and the year 2021, says a leading industry organization.
the CanadaVisa Team
17 April 2013
As of December 1, 2013, there were 338,189 temporary foreign workers in Canada. This number has increased significantly from 2005, when foreign workers numbered 140,668.
the CanadaVisa Team
11 April 2013
Canada’s largest bank has in recent weeks come under fire for allegedly replacing Canadian workers with foreign hires. The Royal Bank of Canada, commonly known as RBC, denies this assertion.
the CanadaVisa Team
05 April 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has released a revamped, updated immigration guide for new Canadian permanent residents. The handbook, called Welcome to Canada, is the official book given to help immigrants prepare for their move and navigate the first months in their new home.
the CanadaVisa Team
01 April 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has launched an exciting new pilot, the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa program, on April 1, 2013. The program, which will connect promising foreign entrepreneurs to Canadian organizations that will assist in start-up operations, is the first of its kind in the world.
the CanadaVisa Team
28 March 2013
The backlog of permanent resident applications waiting to be processed by government officials has been reduced by 40 percent, according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). CIC believes that this reduction will help to create an immigration system more responsive to the needs of applicants and Canada as a whole.
the CanadaVisa Team
27 March 2013
The government of Quebec announced today that it will extend the duration of the current Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. The QSW program, initially scheduled to accept applications until March 31, 2013, will continue accepting applications until July 31, 2013.
