Canada introduces new permanent residence programs for caregivers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is creating two new Canadian permanent residence programs the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots which will provide facilitated access to permanent residence for foreign caregivers and eligible family members. Along with the new pilots, which are set to launch later in 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
French-speaking Express Entry candidates invited in recent Nova Scotia draw
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program’s Labour Market Priorities Stream prioritized French-speaking Express Entry candidates in a new invitation round that took place March 20. Candidates invited to apply for a provincial nomination through the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities were required to have French selected as their first official language and demonstrate a Canadian Language […]
Student Direct Stream to process Canadian study permit applications in 20 days- May 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a processing time standard of 20 calendar days for Student Direct Stream study permit applications submitted electronically by legal residents of China, India, Vietnam and Philippines. In the May 2 update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that the reduced processing standard only applies if a study permit […]
Atlantic Immigration Pilot update allows open work permits for intermediate-skilled spouses-May 2019
An update to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will now allow intermediate-skilled spouses of principal applicants accepted under the program to apply for an open work permit. The change will “provide better quality of life to skilled immigrants and their families who came to Atlantic Canada to work,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in […]