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…
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Western Provinces want more immigrants
At a three-day Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife, Premiers from the seven western provinces and territories pressured the federal government to immediately boost immigration. West Canada may need more than a million new workers in the near future. As reported…
Federal Skilled Worker program update: Less than 100 spots remain for NOC #3111 applicants
The federal skilled worker program was substantially changed on June 26, 2010 (see my previous blog). For the year between June 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011, the cap on the total number of the skilled worker applications is 20,000.…
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…