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Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Owner/Operators Filling the Gap in Business Immigration Programs

1 June 2016by Victor Ing

It has been over two years since June 2014 when the federal government permanently shut down the federal immigrant investor pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Under the former program, foreign investors and entrepreneurs could obtain permanent residence in exchange for a one-time lump sum investment to Canada. The program was finally scrapped over widespread criticism that it was not generating long-term benefits for Canadians and because many viewed the program as a way for immigrants to buy their way to Canadian citizenship. Unsurprisingly, the new immigration Minister, the Honourable John McCallum, has already publicly stated that there are no current plans to restart or reinvent the troubled program.

Blog Canadian Immigration ProgramsA Cautious Start to the New BC PNP Skills Immigration Intake System

26 April 2016by Victor Ing

In January 2016 the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced its new immigration application processing system known as the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). In its first quarter of operations, the BC PNP conducted two rounds of invitations to apply for provincial nominations for permanent residence, which took place on March 11 and April 8, 2016.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration ProgramsImmigration Minister Announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2016

22 March 2016by Victor Ing

On March 8, 2016, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable John McCallum, announced the overall immigration targets for 2016. Ordinarily, the Minister is required to provide his annual report to Parliament on or before November 1 of each year. Given that last year was an election year that resulted in a change of government, a levels plan was not presented to Parliament for 2015.

Blog Traveling to CanadaNew Travel Requirement to Canada in Effect March 15, 2016: Understanding the eTA!

25 February 2016by Victor Ing

Beginning on March 15, 2016, foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries who are entering Canada by air will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaBC PNP Announces New Program Delivery for 2016

25 February 2016by Victor Ing

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has just announced its skills immigration programs for 2016. On January 27, 2016, the BC PNP revealed the “Skills Immigration Registration System” (SIRS) that fundamentally changes the way that new applications will be processed starting this year.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaStudents Beware: Are you Allowed to Work while Studying in Canada?

15 December 2015by Victor Ing

Attracting and retaining international students has long been a priority for Canada’s immigration program. Every year thousands of students from all over the world enter Canada to seek a quality education. The top source countries of international students in Canada in the past 10 years have been China, India, Korea and France.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Canada Immigration Gets Wired

10 November 2015by Victor Ing

For many years it has been possible to submit immigration applications online as an alternative to the traditional method of submitting paper applications. Only recently, however, has Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) begun introducing applications that can only be submitted online. This online trend affects many programs, including CIC’s Express Entry System.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaEmployer Roadblocks for Hiring Foreign Workers Continue!

10 March 2015by Victor Ing

Minister of Immigration, Chris Alexander, continues to make the hiring of foreign workers difficult for Canadian employers. On February 21, 2015 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced new rules that require employers hiring foreign nationals under the International Mobility Programs, such as intra-company transferees and international experience class workers, to complete a new form and pay a $230 fee per worker as part of a new employer compliance program.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Investor Immigration Program to be back in Business!

16 December 2014by Catherine Sas, K.C.

The past few years have been tough ones for business persons seeking to access Canada's Business Immigration program. On July 1, 2011 the Entrepreneur category was suspended and on July 1, 2012 so was the Investor program. On February 11, 2014 the Government of Canada decided to formally terminate both programs.

Blog Family Reunification in CanadaAre you ready to sponsor your parent or grandparent for 2015?

7 November 2014by Victor Ing

Tens of thousands of sponsored family members are admitted to come to Canada every year as permanent residents. While the majority of family members admitted are spouses and partners, the second largest category of admitted family members are the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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