Canadian Immigration News

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the Parent and Grandparent sponsorship stream will re-open on January 2, 2014. At that time, the program’s processing time is expected to be cut in half.

2012 saw a 15 percent increase in immigration through Family Class sponsorship, according to a recent announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Over 6.8 million Canadians were born outside of Canada, according to new information from Statistics Canada. This staggering figure means that 20.6 percent of the population, or one in five people, are foreign-born.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued a number of Ministerial Instructions pertaining to a range of Canadian immigration programs. The Ministerial Instructions were published in the Canada Gazette, a government publication, on May 4, 2013.

After a long wait, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will open its doors to applicants this Sunday, May 4. Excited applicants from around the world are already preparing their applications in advance of Saturday’s opening.

Three major European aerospace companies have announced plans to establish a presence in Montreal. Together the Austrian, French, and German companies will create nearly 200 jobs in the next few years.

Canada needs over 250,000 new construction workers between now and the year 2021, says a leading industry organization.

Canada’s largest bank has in recent weeks come under fire for allegedly replacing Canadian workers with foreign hires. The Royal Bank of Canada, commonly known as RBC, denies this assertion.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has released a revamped, updated immigration guide for new Canadian permanent residents. The handbook, called Welcome to Canada, is the official book given to help immigrants prepare for their move and navigate the first months in their new home.