CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Citizenship and Immigration Canada Reviews the Past 12 Months | ||
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Following historically high numbers of new immigrants arriving in Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) reviews significant reforms of the last 12 months. Monday, August 27, 2012 |
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| Canada Plans to Boost Education Sales | ||
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According to a new educational strategy proposal, Canada can double the number of international students coming to the country. Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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| Businesses Push for Canadian Work Visa Extension | ||
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471 businesses in Whistler signed a petition pushing Canada to expand the work visa program for temporary foreign workers. Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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| Changes to Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program Announced | ||
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The Canadian immigration authorities announced on Friday August 17th, 2012, some changes to its Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will allow Canada to better select skilled workers. Monday, August 20, 2012 |
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| Canada Proposes Changes to Visa Rules to Deal with Bogus Foreign Students | ||
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The Canadian government has proposed changes to study permit and visa rules for overseas students to cut down on the number of bogus students entering Canada. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) intends to only grant student visa and work permit to those who have enrolled in government-accredited schools. Friday, August 17, 2012 |
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| Canada Issues Call for Proposals for Settlement Projects | ||
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued a Call for Proposals (CFP) for settlement programs and other services to help new Canadian citizens thrive in their new home. Wednesday, August 08, 2012 |
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| Canada Launches National Consultations on Immigration | ||
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has launched a series of national stakeholder and public consultations on immigration issues, starting on July 31, 2012 in Toronto. Wednesday, August 01, 2012 |
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| Canada Launches Online Consultations to Improve Federal Investor Program | ||
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently launched an online consultation campaign to engage the public on ways to improve the federal Immigrant Investor Program. Wednesday, August 01, 2012 |
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on May 10 announced the re-opening of the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program, one of the key elements in the Second Phase of the Federal government's Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification.
According to an announcement made by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney on May 8, 2013, there was a 15 percent increase in immigration under the family class in 2012.
The new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is now open to accept applications for eligible occupations from 4 May 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced.
