Lawyers’ group seeks to delay dismissal of 18,000 Quebec Skilled Worker applications

An immigration lawyers’ group is seeking a court order that would force Quebec’s government to continue processing backlogged applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.   The...

Canada extends application period for Post-Graduation Work Permits, drops valid study permit requirement

Ontario issues new invitations to French-speaking Express Entry candidates

Ontario has issued new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence to French-speaking Express Entry candidates.    The 61 invitations were issued February...

Parents and Grandparents sponsorship: The Super Visa option

The latest expression of interest period of Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program on January 28 saw more than 100,000 individuals try to access the required form...

A look at British Columbia Express Entry nominations in 2018

British Columbia nominated 3,100 candidates in the federal Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence in 2018 through its provincial nominee program, the BC PNP.  Figures...

Canada opened its door to more than 40,000 immigration applicants in January

If the first month of 2019 was any indication, Canada should have no trouble achieving its goal of welcoming one million immigrants by the end of...

Quebec moves to terminate backlog of 18,000 Skilled Worker Program applications

The Government of Quebec is moving to eliminate outstanding applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program submitted prior to August 2, 2018.   The plan calls for cancelling all applications...

Canada’s goal of 1 million new permanent residents turning heads worldwide

Canada’s goal of admitting more than a million new permanent residents by the end of 2021 is gaining new attention internationally.   Recent reports by the BBC, CNN and others have...

New federal immigration program to support middle class jobs in rural and northern communities

Proof of settlement funds requirement increases for Express Entry candidates

The Government of Canada has introduced a slight increase to its settlement funds requirement and is urging Express Entry candidates to ensure their profiles reflect the change. The...