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A new list of occupations in the renewed FSW Program

The list of 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) which reopened on May 4 was released recently. In addition, four organizations have been designated to provide the now-required independent third party assessments of foreign educational credentials for applicants who studied outside of Canada. These assessments, which must be completed before an application is submitted, are aimed at helping newcomers through the FSWP to get off to a better start and into the Canadian labour force more quickly when they arrive. “The government’s focus remains on jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said...


Posted: Jun 5, 2013



Canada to start biometric screening program

Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be introducing biometric screening into Canada’s Temporary Resident Immigration Program. Starting in fall 2013, visitor visa, study and work permit applicants from 29 countries and one territory will need to provide their fingerprints and photograph when they apply to come to Canada. Minister Jason Kenney announced the change in December 2012; as well, proposed regulations were published in the Canada Gazette allowing the government to require biometric information from these applicants. Using biometrics will facilitate legitimate travel and strengthen Canada’s immigration program, as it will provide...


Posted: Jun 5, 2013



Canada says it is on track to cut immigration backlog in half

Canada will reopen the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have been cut in half. “We are on track to meet the goals of cutting in half the backlog and wait times in the Parent and Grandparent program,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “It is very important that we continue to make progress and not return to the old broken system with wait times as long as a decade that would be unfair to families.” Starting in 2012 and through 2013, Canada will admit 50,000 parents and grandparents as...


Posted: Jun 5, 2013



Who qualifies for Canadian immigration under Skilled Professionals Category

For those who do not have a qualifying job offer or who are not PhD  graduates, the list of work experience that qualifies someone to apply (unless the category is full) is as follows: • Engineering managers • Financial, investment analysts • Geoscientists, oceanographers • Civil engineers • Mechanical engineers • Chemical engineers • Mining engineers • Geological engineers • Petroleum engineers • Aerospace engineers • Land surveyors • Physiotherapists • Occupational Therapists • Medical laboratory technologists • Medical radiation technologists • Medical sonographers •...


Posted: Jun 5, 2013



Canada reopens immigration program for professionals

The race is on. The Canadian government has reopened its immigration program for professionals and began taking receipt of Federal Skilled Worker applications on May 4. This is the program under which most immigrants have arrived in Canada in recent years, and so is a vital part of Canada’s immigration strategy.  However, there are four very important factors hopeful candidates should be aware of: First, Canada will only process the first 300 applications it receives in each job category. There is also an overall cap of 5,000 applications. Second, the government will be unforgiving with respect to technical and program requirements....


Posted: Jun 5, 2013



Immigration backlog reduced by 40 per cent
Posted: May 1, 2013


Faced with skills shortage, Canadian employers are recognizing the value of immigrants
Posted: May 1, 2013


Are you eligible to immigrate to Canada?
Posted: Apr 3, 2013


New immigration program to attract job creators to Canada
Posted: Mar 3, 2013


The jig is up on marriage fraud
Posted: Mar 3, 2013


Canada issues a record number of visitor visas
Posted: Mar 3, 2013


Transforming Canada’s economic immigration programs
Posted: Jan 31, 2013


Canada welcomes largest number of parents and grandparents in 20 years
Posted: Dec 31, 2012


Canada’s revamped points system favours younger newcomers
Posted: Dec 31, 2012


Canada’s Ryerson University partners with IIT Bombay
Posted: Dec 4, 2012


Ontario’s concerted plan to attract skilled immigrants
Posted: Dec 4, 2012


Punjabi the top home language after English in the Region of Peel
Posted: Dec 4, 2012


Come to Canada Wizard works like magic
Posted: Oct 31, 2012


Newcomers contribute to Canada’s population growth
Posted: Oct 31, 2012


Canadian citizenship not for sale
Posted: Oct 31, 2012


International students can pick from a wide range of Canadian universities and colleges
Posted: Oct 2, 2012


Canada’s changing immigration landscape and what it means for a job-seeking overseas student
Posted: Oct 2, 2012


Canada acts to expedite removal of foreign criminals
Posted: Sep 4, 2012


Countries unite to tackle immigration fraud
Posted: Sep 4, 2012


Conditional permanent residence proposed to deter marriages of convenience
Posted: Sep 4, 2012


New Canadians care about the environment
Posted: Aug 1, 2012


How the changes in Canada’s Skilled Worker and Immigrant Investor programs will affect prospective immigrants
Posted: Aug 1, 2012


Canada cracks down on immigration fraud
Posted: Aug 1, 2012


Canadian recognition of Pakistan’s accounting programs is a step forward
Posted: Jul 4, 2012


Edmonton, one of the top places to live in Canada
Posted: Jul 4, 2012


Sikhs can now wear kirpans in Toronto courts
Posted: May 30, 2012


Canada to assess foreign credentials before skilled workers arrive
Posted: May 30, 2012


Canadian Supreme Court healthcare ruling irks newcomers
Posted: May 2, 2012


Super Visa approval rate now at 77 per cent
Posted: May 2, 2012


New network of networks builds connections for immigrant employment
Posted: Apr 2, 2012


Ontario receives diversity award
Posted: Feb 29, 2012


Immigrants are net contributors to Canada’s population growth
Posted: Feb 29, 2012


New Canadian ‘super visa’ gets mixed reviews
Posted: Feb 1, 2012


Canada cracks down on citizenship fraud
Posted: Jan 3, 2012


Ontario moves to create new jobs
Posted: Dec 1, 2011


Canada to attract and retain international PhD students
Posted: Dec 1, 2011


FASTER FAMILY VISAS NOW POSSIBLE
Posted: Dec 1, 2011


Commuting to work in big cities
Posted: Nov 2, 2011


Beware fake immigration consultants
Posted: Nov 2, 2011


Come to Canada Wizard a success
Posted: Oct 6, 2011


Canadians living longer
Posted: Oct 6, 2011


Ontario introduces new optional Photo ID card
Posted: Aug 31, 2011


Canada to welcome record number of immigrants under Provincial Nominee Program
Posted: Aug 31, 2011


New interactive web tool helps potential immigrants
Posted: Aug 31, 2011


Tougher rules to govern immigration consultants
Posted: Aug 5, 2011


Changes to Economic Immigration Programs
Posted: Aug 5, 2011


Skilled immigrants help organizations grow locally and globally
Posted: Jul 1, 2011


Get government help to build your business
Posted: Jun 2, 2011


Expanded overseas foreign credential recognition services
Posted: Apr 30, 2011


New Canadians at higher risk of drowning
Posted: Apr 30, 2011


New rules to strengthen the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Posted: Apr 30, 2011


Canada seeks Pakistan’s help to combat crooked immigration consultants
Posted: Mar 31, 2011


Immigration fraud charges laid
Posted: Mar 31, 2011


Government of Canada consults on changes to the Immigrant Skilled Worker Program
Posted: Mar 4, 2011


Changes to the Immigrant Investor Program necessary, says minister
Posted: Mar 4, 2011


Understanding the changes to the Immigrant Investor Program
Posted: Mar 4, 2011


Employment edges up
Posted: Feb 3, 2011


Why some immigrants from India prosper more than others
Posted: Feb 3, 2011


Skilled immigrants fare well in Canada
Posted: Feb 3, 2011


Open Ontario Plan attracts skilled newcomers and investment to Ontario
Posted: Jan 6, 2011


Canada welcomes growing number of Indian visitors, students and immigrants
Posted: Jan 6, 2011


Canada will maintain a high level of immigration in 2011
Posted: Jan 6, 2011


Canada reopens immigrant investor program
Posted: Nov 14, 2010


Canada acts to foil human smugglers from abusing its immigration system
Posted: Nov 14, 2010


Report on internationally-educated immigrants is released
Posted: Oct 16, 2010


National online consultation launched to gather views on impact of marriage fraud
Posted: Oct 16, 2010


Canada invests in internationally trained architects
Posted: Oct 1, 2010


Country list for immigration medical exams updated
Posted: Sep 14, 2010


Canada welcomes more Indian visitors, students and immigrants
Posted: Sep 14, 2010


Canada’s Economic Action Plan addresses key labour market challenges
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Services under one roof in Brampton
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Services under one roof in Mississauga
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Canada facing labour shortages - immigration can help fill the gap if done right
Posted: Jul 15, 2010


New IWES skills training program launches in Ontario to help global talent integrate and succeed in the workplace
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


New research findings on visible minorities in leadership include the media
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


Ontario expands bridge training programs for newcomers
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


Brampton Library adds nine new languages
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


McGuinty government invests in skills training and expands opportunities to work
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


Young newcomers internship program
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


New rules aim to strengthen the value of Canadian citizenship
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


Canadian training for job success
Posted: Jun 30, 2010


Are you eligible for arranged employment?
Posted: Jun 30, 2010


Who is a skilled worker and who can apply under this category?
Posted: Jun 30, 2010


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