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.

Irish influx to Canada, more to come

the CanadaVisa Team 21 November 2011

It is estimated that around 10,000 Irishmen and women have relocated to Canada in the past two years, with the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Loyola Hearn, quoting much higher numbers possible in the near future.

Expansion of British Columbia PNP means more say for immigrant selection

the CanadaVisa Team 18 November 2011

British Columbia is likely to see more than 5000 immigrants get permanent residency under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2012.

Latin American immigration to Canada on the rise

the CanadaVisa Team 18 November 2011

Immigration from Latin American countries to Canada has risen by 121% between 1996 and 2006.

Immigrant and English-speaking growth in Laval — north of Montreal

the CanadaVisa Team 15 November 2011

Above Canada’s second largest city, Montreal, sits Laval, also an island-bound city, that has become Quebec’s fastest growing English-speaking community, and home to many of its immigrants.

Canada celebrates Remembrance Day

the CanadaVisa Team 12 November 2011

Today, November 11^th, Canada celebrates Rememberance Day, like the rest of the Commonwealth countries, which recalls the end of World War I, on this day, in 1918.

Refugee immigration to Canada to be reduced

the CanadaVisa Team 10 November 2011

While there is humanitarian justification, as well as has been proven an economic benefit, the Canadian government plans to cap new refugee claims under the private sponsorship program, under the justification of reducing a growing backlog.

Record proportion of immigrants spread through Canada via PNP

the CanadaVisa Team 08 November 2011

More immigrants are beginning their settlement in Canada spread throughout the country via the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP).

New sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents on hold for two years

the CanadaVisa Team 04 November 2011

The Government of Canada has placed a two year moratorium on the Family Class program for parents and grandparents. As of November 5, 2011, no new sponsorship applications will be accepted for that specific category of the Family Class program.

New sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents on hold for two years

the CanadaVisa Team 04 November 2011

10,000 more skilled workers coming to Canada next year

the CanadaVisa Team 04 November 2011

Next year, up to 10,000 additional immigrants will be allowed into Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers program.