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27th of June, 2013
Ottawa, May 21, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney concluded a productive visit to Silicon Valley to promote Canada's new Start-Up Visa, the first of its kind in the world......
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24th of June, 2013
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21st of June, 2013
Ottawa, June 20, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney welcomed the final passage and Royal Assent of The Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act, which speeds up the removal of dangerous foreign criminals from Canada.....
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23rd of May, 2013
Ottawa, May 21, 2013 - Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney concluded a productive visit to Silicon Valley to promote Canada's new Start-Up Visa, the first of its kind in the world.....
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08th of May, 2013
"The actions taken by the government are helping more families reunite," said Minister Kenney. "We have created additional avenues and flexibility, so that an increasing number of families can spend more time with each other.".....
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19th of April, 2013
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.....
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02nd of March, 2013
March 1, 2013 – With new criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) set to take effect in May, many prospective immigrants may already be preparing to apply.
However, future FSWP applicants should be aware that CIC expects to announce three important elements of the FSWP in April that will have an impact on the application process, including:
- a cap on the number of applications that will be accepted in the first year;
- a new list of priority occupations; and
- the organizations that will be designated to conduct educational assessments.
Applicants who prepare their application before this information is announced do so at their own risk. Applications that do not meet the criteria that will be announced in April will not be processed.
On December 19, 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced significant changes to the FSWP. In addition, the Minister announced that the new FSWP would be opened up for applications on May 4, 2013. A pause on applications, except for those from certain PhD students and those supported by a qualifying job offer, has been in place since July 1, 2012.
03rd of January, 2013
Ottawa, January 2, 2013 — The brand-new Federal Skilled Trades Program begins accepting applications today, announced Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
“The new Skilled Trades Program will address serious labour shortages that some regions of the country are facing, and will help grow Canada’s economy,” said Minister Kenney. “These long-overdue changes are part of the government’s plan to build a fast and flexible immigration system that is responsive to the needs of Canada’s economy. Canadian employers have long been asking for ways to get the skilled trades people they need to meet demands in many industries across the country. We’ve listened to their concerns and created this program in response.”
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26th of December, 2012
Ottawa, December 19, 2012 — The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
"The government's number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity," said Minister Kenney. "The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada."
The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.
The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:
- Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
- Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada's economy;
- Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential's true value in Canada;
- Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
- Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.
There are two new steps to the new selection system. First, applicants will have to demonstrate that they meet the minimum language threshold, which is level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system. Applicants will be able to get a language assessment from existing agencies designated by the Minister and listed on the CIC website.
Second, applicants will have their education credentials assessed prior to arriving in Canada. A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister will be made available early in the New Year. The assessment of foreign educational credentials will provide prospective newcomers with a more realistic understanding of how their credentials compare to education standards in Canada. It will also give them the opportunity to upgrade their education prior to coming to Canada if they choose.
It is important to note that these changes will not apply to people who have applied to the FSWP prior to May 4, 2013 with a qualifying arranged job offer or under the Ph.D. stream.
As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years. In order to ensure fast processing times and to avoid backlogs, the new FSWP will accept a fixed number of applications each year.
In the medium term, the Government is also moving forward to develop and implement an Expression of Interest (EOI) model, which will provide employers with access to a pool of skilled workers.
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13th of December, 2012
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15th of November, 2012
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1st of November, 2012
"Our Government's number one priority remains economic and job growth," said Minister Kenney. "Newcomers bring their skills and talents, contribute to our economy and help renew our workforce so that Canada remains competitive on the world stage."
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)'s 2012 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration tabled today, CIC plans to admit a total of 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents in 2013, for the seventh straight year. This represents the highest sustained level of immigration in Canadian history.
In particular, the 2013 Immigration Levels Plan makes room for the rapid growth in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The CEC, which was created in 2008, facilitates the transition from temporary to permanent residence for those with high-skilled work experience in Canada, including international students and temporary foreign workers. Admissions under the CEC have increased from about 2,500 people in 2009 to more than 6,000 in 2011, with more expected this year than ever before. In 2013, CIC intends to accept a record high of up to 10,000 permanent residents through this popular program.
"Immigration plays a vital role in our country's long-term prosperity," said Minister Kenney. "Our 2013 Immigration Plan will build on our economic success by bringing in more of the world's top talent who already have a successful track record in Canada."
Every year, CIC consults with provinces, territories and public stakeholders across Canada to develop a balanced immigration plan. Besides stakeholder consultations, the Canadian public is invited to participate through online consultations on immigration levels and mix. This year, for the first time in Canadian history, CIC consulted with key Aboriginal groups.
CIC's 2013 planned admission ranges for other immigration programs will be released in the coming days.
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21st of September, 2012
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27th of August, 2012
The new and updated forms are available on the VFS website: http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/visaapplication.html
Applicants & Travel agents are strongly advised to use the new forms in order to ensure timely processing of their visa application.
Note: Please ensure that your computer is installed with Adobe version 9.0 in order to view and download the forms.
25th of August, 2012
25th of August, 2012
The Parliamentary Secretaries are hosting meetings with stakeholders in Toronto, Windsor, Vancouver, Halifax and Ottawa. Online consultations are also open to the public and stakeholders for input from July 31 to August 31, 2012. These consultations present an important opportunity to generate greater public understanding of the difficult decisions involved in managing a global immigration system. Engaging stakeholders and the broader public is key to CIC’s development of an overall strategy for Canada moving forward.
CIC also launched online consultations July 31, 2012, to engage the public on ways to improve the federal Immigrant Investor Program. This delivers on Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012, which announced that business immigration programs will be reformed to target more active investment for Canadian growth companies.
CIC is now inviting online submissions from stakeholders and the public on how the department can:
- Increase the economic benefit that immigrant investment capital brings to Canada;
- Attract experienced, international investors with the skills and resources needed to ensure they integrate into Canada’s economy; and
- Develop efficient and cost-effective ways of delivering an investment program.
25th of August, 2012
CIC is aiming for a slightly more modernized approach to the application process this year by offering an e-submission page from which applicants will be able to upload their application form and submit it online once completed. There will also be on-line tutorials and FAQs to assist applicants in completing their applications.
Applications can be submitted online until September 7, 2012.
Read more http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp 25th of August, 2012
While every eligible refugee claimant will continue to receive a hearing at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, key to this new system is faster refugee claim decisions. One way this will be accomplished is through the use of the new designated country of origin (DCO) policy.
DCOs are countries that do not normally produce refugees. Claimants from these countries will receive accelerated processing of their claim, will have limited access to appeals and limited access to work permits.
Some of the changes to the refugee system are already in effect such as changes to pre-removal risk assessments and applications for permanent resident status based on humanitarian and compassionate considerations. The other changes to the refugee system will come into effect later this year at a date that will be determined by the government.
Supporting regulations for this legislation will be published in Canada Gazette for comments later this summer/early fall.
Read more http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp 25th of August, 2012
CIC realizes that this change is an adjustment for the people we serve but does not expect service wait times to increase. With more and more of CIC’s services being provided electronically, fewer individuals will find it necessary to visit local offices.
Applicants will be able to conduct routine business with CIC quickly and easily online. In addition, CIC will offer some in-person services on an itinerant or travelling basis in some of the communities where offices have closed.
Read more http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp 25th of August, 2012
Canada is not the only target of immigration fraud. Other immigrant-receiving countries are also popular destinations for those wishing to immigrate in any way possible.
In June, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia held a joint press conference in India, to warn prospective visitors and immigrants of the dangers of being misled by unscrupulous immigration agents.
With the recognition that each country faces similar challenges, Canada and its partners have united their voices to warn against immigration scams.
Marriage fraud, for example, has been a particular problem in some countries that are major sources of applicants for immigration to Canada. In many cases, sponsors and foreign applicants arrange a “marriage of convenience”: a marriage or common-law relationship where the sole purpose is for the sponsored spouse to immigrate to Canada. Some of these plans are put together by crooked consultants, advising their clients that this is an easy way to get into Canada.
Read more http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp 25th of August, 2012
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17th of August, 2012
1. A minimum IELTS band score of 5.5 will be implemented for all programs that require 6.0 bands overall.
2. Applicants are now able to deposit $10,000 into a GIC at Scotia Bank for living expenses. The amount will be disbursed as follows:
a. $2,000 upon arrival
b. $2,000 every two months thereafter
This is an added value feature for applicants in India and is based on the New Zealand model that is already in place in India. Applicants who make a deposit of $10,000 improve their chances of receiving a Study Visa. Please keep in mind that this DOES NOT replace the first semester tuition payment to the institution. The CIC will be getting back to all SPP colleges regarding the mechanisms applicants can use to make a GIC deposit in the coming weeks. This deposit MUST be made in India and not by a relative outside of India including Canada.
11th of July, 2012
• Any one who has been refused earlier under SPP program will not be eligible to apply.
• Any submission of fraudulent documents or bank statement will result into immediate refusal.
• There are more chances that the candidate will have to undergo an interview
• Candidates are advised to submit medical report along with the application
• It's recommended that the candidate should submit their application at least 3 months prior to the start of their course.
1. For May intake any application submitted after 1st April wont have good chances to get processed
2. For September intake any application submitted after 1st August wont have good chances to get processed
3. For January intake any application submitted after 1st December wont have good chances to get processed
03rd of July, 2012
Those with a qualifying job offer and applying under PhD stream will not be affected under this criteria of FSWP.
8th of June 2012
W.E.F. 11 June 2012, Visa Fee for Canada Visa will be changed.
| Immigration Cost Recovery Fees Effective | 26th Mar | 11th June |
| INR | CAD | INR | CAD | |
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| Single entry to Canada | 3,675 | 75 | 3.975 | 75 |
| Multiple entry | 7,350 | 150 | 7,950 | 150 |
| Family Rate for either single or multiple entry (All family members must apply at the same time and place. Family Rate applies to the principal Applicantplus a spouse or common-law partner and their biological or legally adopted children less than 22 years of age.) |
19,600 | 400 | 21,200 |
400 |
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| Work Permit | 7,350 | 150 | 7,950 | 150 |
| Work permit - Group of 3 or more Performing Artists (A group of three or more persons consisting of performing artists and their staff, who apply at the same time and in the same place for a work permit will not exceed 450. However, performing artists who also need a TRV are still required to pay the appropriate individual fee for it.) |
22,050 | 450 | 23,850 | 450 |
| Study Permits | 6,125 | 125 | 6,625 | 125 |
| Permanent residence fees | 26th Mar | 11th June |
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Skilled Worker applicants including Provincial nominees |
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| Principal applicant | 26,950 | $550 | 29,150 | $550 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner | 26,950 | $550 | 29,150 | $550 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner | 7,350 | $150 | 7,950 | $150 |
Investor, Entrepreneur or Self-employed Persons Class applicants |
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| Principal applicant | 51,450 | $1050 | 55,650 | $1050 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner | 26,950 | $550 | 29,150 | $550 |
| A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner | 7,350 | $150 | 7,950 | $150 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) |
24,010 | $490 | 25,970 | $490 |
| OTHER FEES | 26th Mar | 11th June |
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Temporary Resident Permit |
9,800 | $200 | 10,600 | $200 |
Return to Canada (for Permanent Residents) - Travel Document |
2,450 | $50 | 2,650 | $50 |
| Permanent residents outside Canada who do not have a Permanent Resident Card can apply for a travel document so that they may return to Canada | ||||
Replacing a Visa (If you have a valid temporary resident visa in an expired passport, this fee is for obtaining a replacement visa in a newly-issued passport) |
1,470 | $30 | 1,590 | $30 |
Determination of rehabilitation |
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| Application processing fee, if inadmissible on the grounds of serious criminality | 49,000 | $1000 | 53,000 | $1000 |
| Application processing fee, if inadmissible on the grounds of criminality | 9,800 | $200 | 10,600 | $200 |
Processing Fee for Authorization to return to Canada after removal: |
19,600 | $400 | 21,200 | $400 |
Repayment of removal expenses |
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| To the U.S.A. and St. Pierre and Miquelon | 36,750 | $750 | 39,750 | $750 |
| To any other country | 73,500 | $1,500 | 79,500 | $1,500 |
21st of March 2012
30th of June 2011
Wef 01st of July 2011, important changes to Canadian Immigration were announced for FEDERAL SKILLED WORKERS, which will not effect the applications lodged before the date. Some of the important changes that may effect your application are
ORbe a skilled worker who has had one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the following eligible occupations within the last ten years
- 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- 0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
- 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
- 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
- 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
- 2151 Architects
- 3111 Specialist Physicians
- 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- 3113 Dentists
- 3131 Pharmacists
- 3142 Physiotherapists
- 3152 Registered Nurses
- 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
- 3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
- 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
- 4151 Psychologists
- 4152 Social Workers
- 6241 Chefs
- 6242 Cooks
- 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
- 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
- 7242 Industrial Electricians
- 7251 Plumbers
- 7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
- 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- 7371 Crane Operators
- 7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
- 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
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22nd of Mar. 2011
I took the services of CSIC approved consultant, my visa is sure shot, thats what they told me, but visa was refused & CSIC consultant is not even entertaining me.
This is not the story of one student, hundreds are lingering in the market, with Canadian High Commission refusing the visa on one pretext or other, students ambitious to make Canada as their career destination are a harrassed lot. If I am advised by a CSIC approved consultant to complete the documentation & still the visa is refused, than why to take their services?
A big question mark is there with Canadian Immigration minister going in for drastic changes no one is worried about the welfare of these poor students
Read Complete Story to be updated shortly
24th of Feb. 2011
Positive evaluation of SPP results for 2010 has made it possible for an extension of the programme in association with ACCC. Now students can use the services of participating institutions for higher education in Canada.
10th of Jan. 2011
Registered Nurses (3152) reached its cap limit as on 10th of Jan. 2011. Registered Nurses (3152) were short of just 77 applications, on 15th of Dec. 2010. Now only those staff nurses with job offers can apply for Immigration till 31st of March 2011.
17th of Dec. 2010
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (1122), reached its cap limit as on 15th of Dec. 2010. Registered Nurses (3152) are short of just 77 applications, with crane operators(7371), least attractive field, having just 2 applications followed by Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction (7372), with just 6 applications. For those fields where a cap is reached, applications still can be accepted, with job offer.
Read Complete Story15th of Dec. 2010
Burnaby based immigration consultant is charged with fraud of immigration for student visa, with non students being felicitated to enter Canada on the pretext of students.
22nd Oct. 2010
New tougher immigration rules will be :-
OTTAWA - Standing beside the ship that brought 76 Tamil refugee claimants to Canada's shores last October, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews unveiled details of their plan to deal with human smugglers and refugee fraudsters.
The legislation would allow the government to designate the passengers aboard human smuggling ships as “irregular arrivals.”
People who receive the designation could be held in detention for up to one year and would also be placed into a different processing stream than refugees arriving by normal means.
“The legislation we tabled today,” Kenney said in Vancouver, “will help prevent the abuse of Canada’s immigration system by human smugglers, while allowing us to continue offering protection to the world’s most vulnerable.”
Other measures in the legislation include barring people who come to Canada via smuggling ships from applying for permanent resident status for up to five years and prevents them from sponsoring family members for a similar amount of time.
The government is also seeking to make it easier to strip someone of their refugee status if they return home for a vacation after convincing Canada they need protection from persecution in their homeland.
Other measures include changing the federal health benefits plan for refugees to make it no more generous than plans Canadians are offered through their provincial governments.
“Are these measures tough? Yes, undoubtedly because in order to make human smugglers and fraudsters think twice they have to be,” said Toews. “But they are also fair. Fair to those who legitimately wait, or have waited for a better life in Canada.”
The New Democrats were first out of the gate in criticizing the legislation for going too far.
Public safety critic Don Davies raised concerns that church groups and others that often help refugees could face prosecution under some provisions. He also accused the government of putting too much power in the hands of the immigration minister by allowing the minister to designate any group as “irregular arrivals.”
“They increasingly want to concentrate wide, expansive discretionary powers in the hands of a cabinet minister who is not accountable to the courts and not accountable to the people,” said Davies.
24th Aug. 2010
New tougher immigration rules will be :-
- Limit to how long an overseas worker can stay in Canada on temporary work visa.
- Employers have to prove that the job offer is genuine.
- Employer who has not met agreed requirements with respect to wages, working conditions and occupation will be barred for two years for hiring foreign professionals.
Live-in-Caregivers will be in demand once again and after completion of permit will be offered residency.
1st July 2010
06th of April, 2010
Following occupations are listed in skilled category to qualify for Canadian Immigration,for which you need one year work experience,
- Financial Managers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Managers in Health Care
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Accommodation Service Managers
- Construction Managers
- Financial Auditors and Accountants
- Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
- Mining Engineers
- Geological Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Specialist Physicians
- General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Head Nurses and Supervisors
- Registered Nurses
- Medical Radiation Technologists
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- University Professors
- College and Other Vocational Instructors
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
- Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
- Industrial Electricians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
- Welders and Related Machine Operators
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Crane Operators
- Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
- Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
- Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
- Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities