Published by Admin on December 2nd, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, Global Visas
Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced last week that federal funding of immigrant settlement services in most Canadian provinces and territories will be increased for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The funding goes towards services that help new immigrants settle in Canada.
Some of the largest immigration settlement funding increases will be for Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Saskatchewan; Ontario is the only province to receive a decrease in funding. Quebec is not included in these figures as they handle their own immigration program.
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Published by Admin on November 15th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, Global Visas
Canada is attracting increasing numbers of economic immigrants applying for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Visa immigration stream, according to Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. The program fast-tracks permanent residency visa applications for skilled temporary foreign workers and graduate students who have spent time in Canada on temporary visas.
According to the press release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canada’s Experience Visa, created in 2008, is one of Canada’s most recent programs aimed at ensuring Canada retains a skilled work force “and motivated individuals who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, have an ability to contribute to the economy, and will easily integrate into Canadian life”.
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Published by Admin on November 8th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, Global Visas
Canadian immigration will be accepting an additional 10,000 parents and grandparents into Canada next year as part of a comprehensive approach to speeding up family reunification and reducing an ever-increasing backlog.
The plan, announced Friday by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, introduced the Canadian “Parent and Grandparent Super Visa” which is valid for up to 10 years. The multiple-entry visa will allow parents and grandparents to remain in Canada for up to 24 months at a time without the need for renewal of their status. Currently visas are only good for six months.
Part of the plan requires up to a two-year pause on new applications so the department can clear the backlog. The pause comes into effect on 5 November 2011.
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Published by Admin on November 4th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, Global Visas
The Government of Canada is planning to welcome more federal skilled workers in 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) remains the principal avenue for permanent immigration to Canada. In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) plans to welcome 55,000–57,000 federal skilled workers, up from 47,000–47,400 in the 2011 Immigration Levels Plan.
“The government’s number one priority remains the economy. We recognize the importance of immigration to our labour market and we value the contributions of skilled immigrants who add to our international competitiveness,” said Minister Kenney. “We are committed to facilitating the arrival of the best and the brightest to our country.”
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Published by Mario on September 9th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, UK immigration, US immigration
A new study has revealed the world’s greenest cities, ranked according to their dedication to clean energy and reducing polution and waste.
Any environmentally-conscious readers out there can read on to find out where they should be immigrating if they would like to make the world a cleaner place.
The survey focuses on North America and Europe, so it is especially important for our clients interested in Canada immigration, USA immigration, and immigration to anywhere in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on September 2nd, 2011 in Canadian Immigration
The following eNewsletter was sent to all Global Visas clients interested in an Canada visa on 22 August, 2011. To sign up for regular email updates from Global Visas, simply visit GlobalVisas.com and complete our free assessment.
Global Visas is delighted to bring you information, news updates and guidance about Canadian immigration.
Now is a great time to move to Canada. In July the Canadian unemployment rate dropped after the country created 25,000 new jobs. This gives you a golden opportunity to successfully find work in Canada, quickly and easily. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on September 1st, 2011 in Australian Immigration, Canadian Immigration, New Zealand Immigration
A new survey has revealed the world’s top 10 most liveable cities.
Who made the cut? Which country fared best? And how can you immigrate to these cities? All this after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on August 18th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration
Newly-released statistics have highlighted just how important immigration is to a country’s workforce and economic prosperity.
A new report reveals the Canadian workforce will shrink significantly over the next 20 years as its ageing population retires and claims pensions.
To combat this, we will need robust and focused Canadian immigration policies to bring the skills and youth the country desperately needs.
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Published by Mario on July 27th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration
The Canadian Federal Skilled Worker visa is one of the most popular products at Global Visas.
Recently we have received a high volume of inquiries about changes to the Federal Skilled program, so here is a quick update on the changes.
In short, the number of visas available has been cut in half. Full details after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on July 25th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration
Fraudster immigration consultants are a blight on the immigration industry. They prey on vulnerable migrants and undermine a country’s border security with their shady dealings.
Global Visas would like to bring attention to Canada and the great work the country is doing to capture these criminals and bring them to justice.
We are delighted to work with countries like Canada to help clean up the immigration industry and make migration safer and more secure than ever. Read the rest of this entry »
