The world’s preferred destination for immigrants has decided to restrict issue of new green cardsas well as short-term work permits. Ostensibly aimed at protecting American workers, thisdecision is likely to impact both the US as well as its neighbor Canada for a long time ahead.A quick comparison of immigration-centric responses by Canada and the USA...
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Canada into a lockdown with normal commercial and economic activities facing significant disruptions. The shutdown of the economy bar essential services has resulted in a 350 percent surge in monthly unemployment between February and March 2020. Immigration is invariably the first target as economic and political compulsions force policy makers...
Overview of mistakes/errors that applicants often commit and the consequences of such mistakes. The conclusion focuses on the benefits of having an experienced immigration lawyer throughout the application. In a merit-centric points-based immigration system like Canada, receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is an important milestone in your attempt to become a Canadian permanent residence....
Canada has released its immigration levels plan for 2020-2022 and is well set on achieving the ambitious target of new permanent residents accounting for one percent of the country’s population by the year 2022. The 2019 to 2021 plan targeted a million immigrants in three years with close around 60 percent entering Canada through economic...
The Express Entry application system may be suitable for skilled workers and professionals seeking permanent residence in Canada. Studying in Canada is the new way for permanent residence for Students. Ambitious youngsters from emerging countries like India or Vietnam can explore another pathway to Canadian permanent residence—a study permit in Canada. A degree from a reputed...
On January 30, British Columbia held a new round of invitations to entrepreneurs under British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In total, 19 invitations have been issued and a minimum score was 109 points.
More than 18,100 files from the economic immigration category in Quebec that were submitted before August 2, 2018, and are still pending processing have led to the suspension of the Arrima portal for the selection of new candidates. The legislation requires the province’s Immigration Ministry to handle requests in the chronological order in which they...
Manitoba Minister of Education and Training Kelvin Goertzen declared 2019 the year of international education in the province. Manitoba is seeking to attract more foreign students. The minister sees international education enriching the province, allowing its citizens to develop a global network and providing economic opportunities. The Manitoba Council for International Education, in cooperation with...
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau demonstrated a new willingness to help Quebec Premier François Legault temporarily reduce immigration to the province by more than 20% even as Ottawa promotes higher immigration as the key to a stronger economy. More than 90% of the thousands of people who have crossed between the US and Canada...
