New OINP tech stream, smaller communities immigration pilot reflect ‘immediate labour needs,’ Ontario says

Credit to Author: Stephen Smith| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:19:07 +0000

The creation of a dedicated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program stream for technology workers responds to “immediate labour needs” that have to be filled, the Ontario government says.    The government’s new budget announced four major updates to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that include the new tech worker stream, a new pilot designed to […]

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L’Ontario annonce un nouveau volet spécialisé pour le secteur de la technologie et une initiative pilote dans les communautés plus petites

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:50:40 +0000

Le 11 avril, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé dans son budget 2019 qu’il créera un nouveau volet spécialisé pour l’immigration des travailleurs du secteur technologique ainsi qu’une initiative d’immigration pilote avec le but d’attirer les immigrants hautement qualifiés dans les communautés plus petites de la province. Les initiatives font parties de 4 approches ciblées […]

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Le règlement de l’action collective contre le Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québec soumis pour approbation par la Cour en juin.

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:00:25 +0000

Le règlement de l’action collective contre Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) sera soumis pour approbation par la Cour en juin. L’action collective réclamait une indemnisation pour les candidats au Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés qui ont payé les frais pour un certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) mais qui furent […]

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Express Entry candidates issued invitations in April 11 Manitoba draw

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:03:32 +0000

Manitoba issued 403 invitations to immigration candidates in a draw held April 11 through its Skilled Workers Overseas stream.  The Skilled Workers Overseas stream is a key component of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), which allows the province to nominate a set number of economic immigration candidates for Canadian permanent residence each year. The […]

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Ontario announces new foreign tech worker stream and immigration pilot for smaller communities

Credit to Author: Stephen Smith| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:55:39 +0000

Ontario will create a new immigration stream for tech workers and a new immigration pilot initiative with the goal of attracting highly skilled immigrants to smaller communities around the province, the province’s government announced April 11 in its 2019 budget.  The initiatives are among four immigration-focused priorities outlined in the province’s new $163.4 billion budget, […]

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Settlement in class-action lawsuit against Quebec Immigration Ministry up for court approval in June

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:08:06 +0000

The settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Quebec’s Immigration Ministry will be up for court approval in June.  The class action sought compensation for Quebec Skilled Worker Program candidates who paid the application fee for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ) but were later disqualified by changes to the province’s […]

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Provincial Nominee Programs: New opportunities in 2019

Credit to Author: Stephen Smith| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:05:49 +0000

Recent changes to Saskatchewan’s list of in-demand occupations are a good reminder of the fact Canada’s provincial nominee programs are constantly evolving.  Provincial nominee programs, or PNPs, allow participating provinces and territories to nominate a set number of economic immigration candidates for Canadian permanent residence each year. PNPs have been playing an increasingly vital role […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs | Early April 2019

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:06:19 +0000

CanadaVisa News Briefs summarize Canadian immigration updates and news that occurred over the last week. The CanadaVisa team shares Canadian immigration news across different social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Sign up, follow or like CanadaVisa on one of these social media channels to stay informed on the latest immigration updates. • April 9 […]

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BI seeking DOJ assistance in probing errant personnel

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:08:53 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Immigration (BI) chief Jaime Morente will seek the assistance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in investigating reports that some BI personnel stationed at airports involved in corruption.

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