Due to the coming into effect of the new regulations, the Temporary Foreign Workers Program is experiencing longer processing time. Expect a minimum of 30 business days after you file the application in Toronto. A total processing time of 6-8…
ICCRC replaces CSIC as regulator of immigration consultants
The government today announced that Bill C-35 will come into force on July 1. On the same day the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) will be replaced by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). CSIC members will…
What are the 29 “priority occupations” for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?
Since June 26, 2010 and with an exception, only applicants with an occupation listed on the 29 “Priority Occupations” are eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants have received…
Important changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Investor Program, and Federal Entrepreneur Program
Effective July 1, 2011, three important Canadian immigration programs will have significant changes, again. 1. For the Federal Skilled Worker program, there will be a cap of 500 applicants in each of the 29 “priority occupations,” and a cap of…
Same sex marriage country list expands to include New York State
After heated debate, New York lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage yesterday on June 25, 2011. For more information, see http://nyti.ms/jVIl2L. As of today, a total of 10 countries and 6 U.S. states allow same-sex marriage: Countries: Argentina, Belgium, Canada,…
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…