Evaluation: StartUp Visa Pilot

Evaluation of the Start-Up Visa (SUV) pilot

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Executive summary Purpose of the Evaluation The evaluation of evaluation of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Start-Up Visa (SUV) pilot was conducted in fulfillment of a departmental commitment to conduct an evaluation of the pilot, with the purpose of assessing its early outcomes. The evaluation covered a three-year period, starting with the launch of […]

Entrepreneurs: Make your pitch and pivot to Canada!

Posted on Posted in Business Services, Immigration Canada

Pilot program for newcomers launching companies in Canada to be made permanent On July 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON – Canadians are welcoming to people and ideas from around the globe. Welcoming entrepreneurs who have the expertise to turn their ideas into successful companies is one way that Canada’s openness can help build a world-class innovation […]

Agriculture Construction Workers

Agriculture and Construction Workers Can Transition to Permanent Residence Through New Ontario Immigration Stream

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Certain workers in the agriculture and construction sectors who have work experience in Ontario may be eligible for permanent resident status following the launch of the the Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream in Ontario. This stream is the latest addition to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Through this program, Ontario welcomes newcomers from around the world who […]

Study in Ontario

Ontario Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada, Uncategorized

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream gives foreign workers with a job offer in a target occupation the opportunity to live and work permanently in Ontario. The Employer Job Offer Stream In-Demand Skills Pilot allows the OINP to nominate individuals who have the required work experience to help them successfully establish […]

Express Entry – Ontario selects candidates with CRS scores as low as 351

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Human Capital Priorities Stream invites 779 candidates with scores between 351 to 446 The province of Ontario announced two new invitation rounds where Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 351 were issued an invitation. On March 26, candidates in Canada’s Express Entry pool were selected by Ontario and invited to […]

Increased Immigration-Atlantic Canada

Increase in Immigration to Atlantic Canada

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New research project wants to ensure newcomers stay. Expanded use of Provincial Nominee Programs responsible for substantial growth in immigration to region, report says: Canada’s Atlantic provinces are having no trouble attracting immigrants through their Provincial Nominee Programs, and a new three-year research project wants them to settle permanently in the region. Led by the […]

International migration

International migration accounted for 70% of Canadian population growth in last three months of 2017

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Immigration level in fourth quarter of 2017 was second highest since 1991 International migration continued to drive Canadian population growth in the final quarter of 2017, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the increase seen during that three-month period, new Statistics Canada data reveal. The federal agency said international migration, which includes immigration, return […]

IRCC will receive $747 million

IRCC to receive $747 million to support 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan

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Costs of ambitious multi-year immigration plan will be offset by economic growth and taxation revenues, IRCC saysImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says it is slated to receive $747 million to support Canada’s 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan under the 2018 federal budget.The $747 million that IRCC will receive is part of an overall $875 million over […]

Invitations 2 Apply Parents & Grandparents Program

IRCC issuing new Invitations To Apply under Parents and Grandparents Program

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada began sending out invitations this week to potential sponsors through its Parents and Grandparents Program. In a March 19 update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that potential sponsors have now been selected at random and have 60 days (from the date of invitation) to submit a complete application. Last year, […]