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
22 March 2013
The Government of Canada has announced that it will be taking steps to reform the country’s temporary foreign worker program to ensure qualified Canadians are not passed up for jobs. This plan, announced in the 2013 budget this past Thursday, has outlined a number of new measures that will be taken to prioritize the hiring of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
the CanadaVisa Team
19 March 2013
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) found 54 Americans working without authorization in Canada last year, according to Global News agency. This number makes the US the largest source of illegal foreign labour, at least among individuals who were apprehended.
the CanadaVisa Team
14 March 2013
A recent poll has confirmed that Canadians favor responsibility in immigration, including measures such as setting limits on intake of immigrants. When asked the question “should Canada accept all qualified immigrants who want to enter the country, or should we limit the number of immigrants allowed each year?” a majority voted for the latter. This majority was somewhat greater amongst respondents born in Canada (73 percent) than respondents born outside of Canada (58 percent).
the CanadaVisa Team
06 March 2013
Since its launch in December 2011, the new Parent and Grandparent Super Visa program has seen great success. To date, over 15,000 Super Visas have been issued to qualifying applicants. This translates to over 1,000 new Super Visa issuances each month.
the CanadaVisa Team
04 March 2013
2012 saw Canada reach its highest sustained level of immigration in history, continuing a seven year trend.
the CanadaVisa Team
04 March 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has officially announced that the new Federal Skilled Worker program will include a list of designated occupations.
the CanadaVisa Team
01 March 2013
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is Canada’s fastest growing immigration program, with over 9,353 visas issued in 2012. This exceeded the program’s yearly target of 7,000 by 34 percent.
the CanadaVisa Team
27 February 2013
Canada welcomed over 100,000 international students in 2012, the highest amount in the country’s history. The number was a 60 percent jump from intake levels in 2004.
the CanadaVisa Team
20 February 2013
Canada issued a record number of visitor visas last year. With almost 1 million approved, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has seen visitor visa issuances increase almost 40 percent since 2004.
the CanadaVisa Team
18 February 2013
The Visa Office at the Canadian Consulate in Detroit has been closed. Its services have now been transferred to the New York City and Los Angeles Visa Offices.
