Federal Government Has Accused Quebec of Increased Immigration Delays

For the first time, official Ottawa has publicly accused Quebec of delays in processing immigration applications, which has recently taken an unusually long time. According to the federal government of Canada, times of processing immigration applications in Quebec has become more extended because this province has decided to reduce the number of immigrants. Currently, foreign Read More …

Physicians Can Now Immigrate to Nova Scotia through the Express Entry System

The province will select candidates from the Express Entry pool, give them a nomination and an additional 600 points. Nova Scotia needs more medical workers. So now general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112), as well as specialist physicians (NOC 3111) who have an Express Entry profile, can immigrate through the Labour Market Priorities for Read More …

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Has Become a Breeding Ground for Immigration Scammers

Some “recruiters” charge $170,000 for fake job offers in Canada. Some immigration websites offering permanent residence in the Atlantic provinces advertise the “easiest way” to relocate: all you need is $170,000 and a willingness to work for several months without payment. And many potential immigrants give their money away just to get to Canada. One Read More …

Canada Immigration Information Sessions for French-Speaking Applicants: Fall Schedule

This fall, several European cities will host information sessions and job fairs for those who have applied for Canadian immigration and are proficient in French. More than 300 thousand immigrants arrive in Canada annually, and most of them speak only English. In this regard, Canada seeks to increase the French-speaking population and develop the French-speaking Read More …

Canada Has Authorized Immigration Sponsorship of Undeclared Family Members

Canada is launching a pilot program under which certain categories of immigrants will be able to sponsor immediate family members not specified in the application for immigration to Canada. When applying for a permanent residence permit in Canada, the applicant needs to include in the application all family members (spouse or civil partner and dependent Read More …

Nova Scotia Invites French-Speaking Immigration Applicants

In a recent immigration draw, Nova Scotia sent invitations to candidates with a high level of French proficiency. On September 4, Nova Scotia held an immigration draw within the provincial nominee program’s Labour Market Priorities Stream and sent invitations to French-speaking applicants. During the draw, 204 letters of interest were sent to candidates who speak Read More …

New Brunswick to Hold Job Fairs in Mexico and the Philippines

In October, immigration officers and employers from the Canadian province of New Brunswick will hold six job fairs with a large list of occupations. In October 2019, the province of New Brunswick will hold job fairs in Mexico City, Guadalajara (Mexico), and Manila (the Philippines). The job fairs will be held on: October 22 and Read More …

New Brunswick Will Significantly Increase Immigration over the Next Five Years

The Government of New Brunswick has announced a plan to attract several thousand immigrants every year. The New Brunswick government has announced a plan to significantly increase immigration to the province over the next five years to address the economic and social problems associated with its aging population. Under the government population growth strategy, the Read More …

New Brunswick Transitioning to Online Immigration Application System

New Brunswick will no longer accept paper-based immigration applications. Starting September 16, 2019, the Atlantic province of New Brunswick is transitioning to an online immigration application system. Applications under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will only be accepted online. According to the official statement, ‘the modernized system will allow Read More …