Effective December 5, 2011, all Quebec Skilled Worker Applicants are required to submit formal language test results with their Applications if claim points for their French and/or English language ability. The language test results must be submitted up-front, failing which…
Category: Provincial Nominee Program
New immigration program changes effective December 1, 2011
Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents now in effect http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob357.asp Elimination of Counterfoils for Approved Permanent Residence Applicants from Visa-Exempt Countries http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob348a.asp PNP Nominations and Quebec Skilled Workers applications for Permanent Residency are now to be filed to…
BC Provincial Nominee Program: Business immigrants encouraged to invest in regional communities
VICTORIA – The provincial government is taking steps to further encourage business immigrants to invest in communities in regional B.C. through the BC Provincial Nominee Program. This is one of a series of steps as part of a commitment in…
BC Business Program No Longer Accepts Preliminary Applications
Effective September 2, 2011, the application process of Business Skills Category under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has changed. The Program no longer accepts preliminary application under this category. Applications submitted must include all of the following: the…
Can the spouse of a work permit holder in Canada apply for an open work permit?
Yes. The spouse may apply for an open work permit provided that the principal work permit holder is engaged in a position with skill level 0, A or B under the National Occupation Classification. Further, the work permit of the…
Good news for returning citizens and permanent residents, but it need go further
The Citizenship and Immigration Canada Operational Bulletin 229, entitled “Pilot Project for Foreign Spouses and Dependent Children of High-Skilled Canadians or Permanent Residents Returning to Work in Ontario,” has been in force for more than 6 months. Accordingly, if a…