Canadian Immigration News
CanadaVisa brings you the latest information about immigration to Canada, including Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and study and work permits.
the CanadaVisa Team
13 July 2012
Canada has issued a record number of visitor visas this year. Since the start of the year, over 500,000 visitor visas have been issued.
the CanadaVisa Team
10 July 2012
The city of Toronto has been ranked the world’s eighth most liveable city for 2012. This is according to a study released by the Economic Intelligence Unit, which annually reviews cities for the qualities that make them most appealing to residents.
the CanadaVisa Team
06 July 2012
Effective immediately, Human Resources and Skills Development (ESDC) will be issuing negative Labour Market Opinions for individuals destined to work in fields related to the sex trade. This includes jobs with companies such as strip clubs, escort services, and massage parlors. Beginning on July 14, 2012, ESDC will no longer accept new applications for businesses in these fields.
the CanadaVisa Team
04 July 2012
Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined efforts to educate prospective visitors and immigrants about the dangers of using fraudulent immigration agents.
the CanadaVisa Team
02 July 2012
The majority of the over 60 Canadian immigration programs have, and will continue, to accept applications despite a temporary freeze on the acceptance of applications for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program.
the CanadaVisa Team
28 June 2012
Effective July 1, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will temporarily cease accepting new applications to the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Immigrant Investor programs.
the CanadaVisa Team
26 June 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney introduced new legislation last week that will expedite the removal of certain foreign criminals from Canada, thus ensuring the continued safety and security of Canadians.
the CanadaVisa Team
18 June 2012
Canada is the best country of all the G20 nations to be a woman in, according to a global poll of gender experts. These findings were released in advance of the annual G20 summit, where the world`s 20 largest economies (19 countries plus the European Union) will meet to discuss international affairs.
the CanadaVisa Team
15 June 2012
Effective July 1, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be making the Temporary Foreign Worker Units (TFWUs) in Toronto and Montreal the sole points of contact for employers and/or their representatives.
the CanadaVisa Team
13 June 2012
Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, according to the annual Global Peace Index (GPI).
