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Canadian visa numbers hit record high

February 21, 2013 Canada

Canada issued a record number of visitor visas in 2012 with almost a million approved, the government has announced. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, said that the government is committed to attracting an increasing number of visitors to Canada as part of its plan to grow the Canadian economy and create jobs. [...]

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Immigrants praise Canadian integration programme that starts before they leave

February 14, 2013 Canada

More than 20,000 people are arriving in Canada better prepared for the labour market since the introduction of the Canadian Immigrant Integration Programme, it has been announced. The programme allows immigrants with federal skilled worker visas and provincial nominees to benefit from advice before they even leave their home country. It has been funded by [...]

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New start up visa to be launched in Canada

January 25, 2013 Canada

Canada is to launch a new programme in April to recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and spur economic growth, it has been announced. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that the new Start-Up Visa will help make Canada the destination of choice for the world’s best and brightest to [...]


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Canada introduces new skilled trades visa programme

January 3, 2013 Canada

Canada’s new Federal Skilled Trades Programme is now accepting applications which are set to total 3,000 in 2103. The new programme has been launched to address serious labour shortages that some regions of the country are facing and make the immigration system faster and more flexible. In its first year the programme will accept applications [...]

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Canada announces new measures to protect international students

December 31, 2012 Canada

Canadian authorities are considering putting new measures in place to protect authentic international students who want to study in the country. The new measures aim to prevent fraud in the International Student Programme (ISP) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) said the changes will limit study permits to students attending institutions designated by provinces and [...]

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US and Canada to begin biometric sharing

December 26, 2012 Canada

Canada and the United States are to start sharing fingerprints, names, photos, birthdays and nationalities of people applying for visas from next year.  The name, date of birth and gender details will be shared automatically in 2013 and by 2014 other biometric details such as photos and fingerprints will be added to the system. This [...]

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New open work permit launched in Canada

December 24, 2012 Canada

A new open work permit has been introduced in Canada that enables certain economic class applicants to maintain their status and continue working in the country while they wait for a final decision on their permanent residence application.  This will make the country’s immigration system faster and more flexible and cut red tape for the [...]

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Canadian skilled workers programme to re-open in May 2013

December 20, 2012 Canada

The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in Canada will take effect on 4th May next year when the programme will re-open for applications, it has been announced. It will ensure that Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants that it needs economically and who are the most likely to succeed and [...]

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Canada speeds up permanent residence application process

December 14, 2012 Canada

Skilled temporary foreign workers in Canada will soon be able to become permanent residence faster than ever before, it has been announced. As from 02 January 2013, skilled worker applicants will be able to apply to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programme after 12 months of Canadian work experience, a year sooner than the previously [...]

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Canada announces plans to tackle skills shortages in labour market

December 11, 2012 Canada

A new Federal Skilled Trades Programme is being launched in Canada in January to address the country’s growing demand for skilled workers. It will accept up to 3,000 applications in 2013 and aims to ensure applicants that they will have the right skills and experience needed to succeed in Canada. Eligible occupations will include electricians, [...]

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New biometric rules for Canadian visa applicants

December 10, 2012 Canada

Canada is to start requiring citizens of certain countries to provide immigration officials with biometric details when applying for visas. The nationals of 29 countries and one territory will soon need to provide their biometrics to visit, study or work, under regulations announced by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. ‘Biometrics has proven to [...]

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Canadian ministers commit to creating a fast and efficient immigration system

November 26, 2012 Canada

Federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers have pledged to create a fast and flexible immigration system designed to advance Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness, and respond to regional labour market needs. Following a two day meeting, FPT Ministers committed to work together to develop and implement an Expression of Interest (EOI) model for Canada, similar [...]

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Job creation for skilled international workers is a top priority in Canada

November 15, 2012 Canada

Job creation for people moving to Canada is a top priority along with retaining the best international talent to fill skills shortages in key occupations, according to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. ‘Our top priorities are job creation, economic growth and long term prosperity. Attracting and retaining the best international talent to fill skills [...]

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