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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Commits to Lifting Visa Requirement for Mexican Citizens

 the CanadaVisa Team     18 November 2015

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has formally committed to removing visa requirements on citizens of Mexico wishing to travel to Canada on a temporary basis. The policy was initially instigated by the previous Conservative government in 2009, following an increase in Mexicans seeking asylum in Canada.


Ontario Places Temporary Pause on “Base” OINP Applications

 the CanadaVisa Team     17 November 2015

The province of Ontario has announced that it is not accepting new applications to the “base” streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for Canadian immigration.


Ontario Places Temporary Pause on “Base” OINP Applications

 the CanadaVisa Team     17 November 2015

The province of Ontario has announced that it is not accepting new applications to the “base” streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for Canadian immigration.


1,506 Candidates for Canadian Immigration Invited to Apply in 20th Express Entry Draw

 the CanadaVisa Team     13 November 2015

The twentieth draw for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry selection system has been performed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on November 13, 2015. A total of 1,506 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with 484 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.


British Columbia to Accept Limited Applications for Skills Immigration Stream

 the CanadaVisa Team     11 November 2015

The province of British Columbia has announced that it will accept up to 50 applications for Canadian permanent residence under the Skills Immigration stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The application intake period came into effect on November 10, 2015.


British Columbia to Accept Limited Applications for Skills Immigration Stream

 the CanadaVisa Team     11 November 2015

The province of British Columbia has announced that it will accept up to 50 applications for Canadian permanent residence under the Skills Immigration stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The application intake period came into effect on November 10, 2015.


First Application Intake for Quebec Skilled Worker Program is Reached

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 November 2015

The government of Quebec has announced that the quota for the first of two application submission periods for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has been reached. The next submission period, which will be processed through a new online system, begins on January 18, 2015.


First Application Intake for Quebec Skilled Worker Program is Reached

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 November 2015

The government of Quebec has announced that the quota for the first of two application submission periods for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has been reached. The next submission period, which will be processed through a new online system, begins on January 18, 2015.


Canada Forms Special Committee to Fast-Track Arrival of Syrian Refugees

 the CanadaVisa Team     10 November 2015

Canada's new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, has announced the creation of a government ad hoc committee that will help coordinate the imminent arrival of thousands of Syrian refugees in Canada.


Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category Reaches Allocation Intake Cap in Four Days

 the CanadaVisa Team     06 November 2015

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) 'International Skilled Worker - Express Entry' sub-category for Canadian immigration has reached its allocation cap within four days of reopening.