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On October 10, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin sending Invitations to Apply to potential sponsors who previously submitted their applications. Invitations will be sent by email over the next two weeks. Family reunification is a pillar of Canada’s immigration system, and Canada will continue to reunite families by accepting up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under …
In light of the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, the Government of Canada has announced new immigration measures to assist Sudanese temporary residents currently in Canada who may be unable to return home. Under these upcoming measures, Sudanese nationals will have the opportunity to apply for an extension of their stay in Canada and seamlessly transition between temporary streams. This …
On December 14, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants. He also welcomed the first two practical nurses under the Pilot to Sault St. Marie. The RNIP is a community-driven program that advocates immigration to smaller communities. The program …
Minister Kenney and Minister of State Uppal issue statement on Vaisakhi Ottawa, April 14, 2015 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Vaisakhi: “Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world will celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates for members of the …
On July 16, 2014 Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander welcomed the first two successful applicants under the Start-up Visa Program, which is designed to attract more entrepreneurs and create jobs for Canadians. The Start-up Visa Program launched on April 1, 2013 by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, is the first of its kind in the world! It brings together …
On June 19 Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, received Royal Assent and is now law. The changes significantly redefine the Canadian Citizenship Act. The reforms will make the citizenship program more efficient, reinforce the value of Canadian citizenship, crack down on citizenship fraud, protect and promote Canada’s interests and …
