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A job offer is not required under the International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category

Popular Immigration Category in Saskatchewan Fills Within Hours of Reopening Popular Immigration Category in Saskatchewan Fills Within Hours of Reopening January 4, 2017 It was a busy morning in the offices of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), which received 500 new applications for its International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category in jus...

New PGP ‘Interest to Sponsor’ form

New ‘Interest to Sponsor’ Form for Parent and Grandparent Program Goes Live New ‘Interest to Sponsor’ Form for Parent and Grandparent Program Goes Live January 3, 2017 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the new ‘Interest to Sponsor’ form for the popular Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). The form, which went live on January 3, will be availa...

New and improved CRS Calculator allows candidates in the Express Entry pool

CRS Requirement Decreases in Largest Ever Express Entry Draw CRS Requirement Decreases in Largest Ever Express Entry Draw January 4, 2017 The first Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada of 2017 has taken place, with 2,902 candidates in the pool having been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. The number of Comprehensive...

"The Basic Income" Experiment.

Canada plans to experiment with giving people unconditional free money So crazy it just might work.

Canada Entry rules changed. For more information please read the article and check to see if you need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Travelling to Canada by air? You may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), a new entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals, starting March 15, 2016. Applying for an eTA is an easy online process that takes just a few minutes.

PGP will reopen in January, 2016.

Parent And Grandparent Program for Canadian Immigration set to Reopen in 2016 The immensely popular Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) is expected to reopen in January, 2016, with sponsors and candidates already preparing for what is expected to be a very short application intake period.

Plans to modify family reunification, economic immigration and refugee settlement expected to be made by Trudeau-led government.

Changes to Canadian Immigration Likely After Liberals Win Election In a stunning victory, the Liberal Party of Canada has toppled the Conservatives in the Canadian federal election, held on October 19. The Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, won with a promise of change. Over the course of the election campaign, it…

To find out if you are eligible for spousal, common-law, or conjugal partner sponsorship, please fill out a free online assessment today.

Canada Announces New Regulations Regarding Spousal, Common-Law, and Conjugal Partner Sponsorship The government of Canada has announced that amendments have been made to regulations regarding spousal, common-law, and conjugal partner sponsorship for Canadian immigration. These amendments apply to all permanent and temporary immigration programs.

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British Columbia Launches New Entrepreneur Program For Canadian Immigration The Canadian province of British Columbia has opened its doors to business immigrants from around the world, with a new online registration system allowing interested candidates to express their interest in the program.

The changing definition of “dependent child” has significant consequences for prospective immigrants to Canada.

New Rules for Dependent Children Soon to Take Force Starting 1st August 2014, the Canadian government will redefine who can immigrate to Canada as a ‘dependent child’.

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How Long does it Take to Bring a Foreign Worker to Canada? Many employers know that, when looking for a new employee, time is of the essence. In the days, weeks, or months that an important position remains unfilled, a company can lose untold sums of money and valuable resources. It is therefore important for employers hiring abroad to be aware of the timef…