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Dec 2017
Year: 2017
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Nov 2017
Manitoba’s New Immigration Program Facilitates Immigration for Applicants with Ties to Manitoba
The province of Manitoba recently announced upcoming changes to its Provincial Nominee Program, including a new Express Entry pathway for skilled workers overseas coming into effect in January 2018. The Overseas Skilled Worker program targets applicants with experience in an occupation considered in-demand in the province. Applicants must also demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba, […] Read More
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Oct 2017
New Citizenship Residence Criteria Reduces Physical Presence in Canada to Three Out of Five Years Starting October 11, 2017
Following the recent amendments to the Citizenship Act that came into effect on June 19, 2017, the Government of Canada has confirmed that additional amendments will be coming into effect on October 11, 2017, further easing the criteria to apply for Canadian citizenship. These new changes will narrow the age requirement for meeting the language […] Read More
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Sep 2017
CETA: Canada Eases Restrictions for EU Citizens Working in Canada
The Canada-European Union: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement[1] (“CETA”) came into force on September 21, 2017. The agreement includes temporary entry provisions for inter-company transferees, contractual service suppliers, independent professionals, short-term business visitors, and investors. Citizens of EU member states who qualify under one of these categories are exempt from the requirement to obtain a […] Read More
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Sep 2017
Saskatchewan’s Facilitative Immigration Program (No Job Offer/Employment Required)
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Announces Updated List of Eligible Occupations for the International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) announced the new list of eligible occupations under the Occupations In-Demand program stream. This program is unique in that unlike many Provincial Nominee Programs, the applicant is not required to […] Read More
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Aug 2017
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Launches New Employer-Based In-Demand Skills Stream
On August 16th 2017, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) announced the launch of a new Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream. This program targets applicants in in-demand occupation in the agricultural and construction sectors. The following occupations are eligible: NOC 7441 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers; NOC 7521 – Heavy equipment […] Read More
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Jul 2017
Canada Eases Citizenship Criteria
The Government of Canada has confirmed that Bill C-6, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act and make consequential amendments to another Act, has received Royal Assent on June 19, 2017, resulting in significant changes to the Citizenship Act. These include a number of changes to the physical presence requirement for applying for citizenship, the […] Read More
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Jun 2017
Canada’s New Work Permit Rules For Hiring Foreign Global Talent
Global Talent Stream On June 12, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced a new two-year pilot project within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – the Global Talent Stream – as part of the Global Skills Strategy. This stream is meant to provide innovative firms in Canada with a faster way of hiring highly skilled […] Read More
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Jun 2017
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Announcements
The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) recently announced the launch of a new Provincial Nomination Stream for skilled tradespeople currently in Canada. The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream targets skilled trades in the construction and agriculture sectors. In order to qualify, applicants must have a valid profile in the […] Read More
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Jun 2017
OINP and EE Changes
Changes to the Express Entry System Effective June 6th 2017 Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing changes to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System. The changes are as follows: Additional Points for a Sibling in Canada • Applicants with a sibling who is living in Canada will now receive an additional 15 points […] Read More
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May 2017
BARTLAW’s LLP Canadian Immigration Newsletter
Changes to Visa Requirements for Romanian, Brazilian and Bulgarian Citizens As of May 1, 2017, citizens of Brazil, Bulgaria and Romania who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa, are eligible to apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa in […] Read More
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Apr 2017
New Canadian Immigration Opportunities: The Atlantic Pilot Program
The Atlantic Immigration program was introduced in March 2017, with the intention of attracting skilled workers to the Atlantic provinces in order to promote economic growth in the region. 2000 Applications to the program will be accepted in 2017. The program requires potential employers to become designated by one of the four Atlantic provinces: New […] Read More
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Apr 2017
Express Entry Draws Attract Skilled Immigration to Canada
Since the introduction of the Express Entry system in January 2015, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC) has been regularly selecting candidates with active express entry profiles and inviting them to apply for Permanent Residence. These draws have been taking place approximately every two weeks since the introduction of the express entry system. In each […] Read More
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Mar 2017