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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has announced a moratorium on new applications under the Federal Self-Employed Persons Class applications to take effect as of 10 March 2018. The pause will only…
Continue ReadingThe Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers employers and investors the opportunity to recruit and retain highly skilled foreign workers in Ontario as well as foreign workers and international students to permanently live…
Continue ReadingThe processing times for spousal sponsorships submitted under the in-Canada class have come down significantly to approximately 12 months from 27 months. Fortunately, the spouse or common-law partner being sponsored is eligible…
Continue ReadingImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently made some clarifications with respect to the Canadian Interests – Significant benefit – Entrepreneurs and self-employed work permit category. This work permit category consists of…
Continue ReadingThis morning, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen spoke to the Government of Canada’s decision to repeal Bill C-24 and implement new legislation – Bill C-6. He confirmed the following changes would take effect…
Continue ReadingThe Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a new trade agreement which covers all sectors and aspects of Canada-EU trade. Signed on October 30, 2016, the agreement has…
Continue ReadingStarting in early March, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting permanent resident applications from the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program. This pilot program will be accepting a total of…
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced important changes to the parent and grandparent category application process today. Re-vamping their traditional first come, first serve model, they have now instituted…
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has published amendments respecting the Express Entry System Ministerial Instructions. These amendments are set to come into force on 19 November 2016. The major amendments are…
Continue ReadingEvery year the Government of Canada sets the total number of permanent residents that they expect to admit to Canada under economic, family and humanitarian categories. Although a “substantial” increase in immigration…
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