The Federal government won't accept any Farm Management Stream Self-Employed applications, Canada’s immigration authorities posted on Saturday March 10th , 2018 . However, feedback from visa officers indicates that this is a tough class to succeed in. You must have significant experience in farming and demonstrate that you have the skills to succeed in supporting yourself and your family through farming in Canada.

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The processing fee for citizenship applications for minors who are applying for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(1) of the Citizenship Act has been reduced by the Government of Canada from CAD530 to CAD100.The significant change in the fee will be equivalent to the processing fee paid by minors who have a Canadian citizen or parent applying along with them.

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The Government of Canada has once again extended the Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners who are applying for permanent residence. In an update issued Dec. 15, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said the pilot program under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada (SCLPC) Class was being extended until Jan. 31, 2019.

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Many of our program inquiries involve Canada and what each program offers, such as the type of residency status that is granted. Each Canadian residency program grants a type of immigration visa: Canadian permanent residency (PR) or a Canadian work permit (WP). Today we will outline basic differences between obtaining Canadian permanent residency (PR) and a Canadian work permit (WP) through investment in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

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The AIPP is the latest provincial-based scheme to join the ranks of Canadian immigration programs aimed at attracting foreign nationals to the country. While the AIPP is mainly geared towards skilled workers and international graduates, Canada offers a number of programs specifically designed for investors, entrepreneurs, senior managers, and other business-minded men and women seeking immigration solutions abroad.

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With Canada’s open-door policy, foreign investors are increasingly seeking entry to Canada through a number of business immigration opportunities. As Canada prepares to boost economic growth through business immigration and entrepreneurship, interest in programs such as the MPNP-B will likely see a spike in interest.

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Visa-exempt travellers will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to boarding their flight to Canada. Until January 31, 2017 dual citizens whose second citizenship is from a visa-exempt country will be able to apply for a special authorization in order to be allowed to travel to Canada using their valid non-Canadian passport.

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The Federal government of Canada has been discussing introducing a new investment immigration program designed to attract high net worth individuals to the country. Canada’s Immigration Minister, John McCallum, announced that a new program is in the works that would allow foreign nationals to obtain Canadian permanent residency in exchange for a significant investment into Canada’s economy.

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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has just launched an online application system which simplifies the application process for the Entrepreneur Stream, from submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to submitting a formal application if invited to apply.

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Canadian Business Immigration is a category of immigration through which high net-worth individuals with business and/or managerial experience can apply for  Canadian permanent residency which may lead to Canadian citizenship once the conditions are met.

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The Federal Start-Up Visa Program is geared toward qualified entrepreneurs who would like to obtain permanent residence in Canada in return for the establishment of a business in Canada that will create jobs for Canadians and compete globally. The program connects innovative entrepreneurs with government approved facilitators to establish a start-up in Canada.

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Several business immigration programs in Canada require the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) as the first step of the immigration process. Only eligible applicants can submit an EOI. Eligible individuals are those who meet the minimum point score as required by the program in question

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Canada is the pioneer of investor immigration programs being the first country in the world to introduce such program around thirty years ago. Since introduction, Canada has attracted, and continues to attract, thousands of investors who bring their business ideas and know-how to the country.

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The government of Canada is expected to call for an eradication of Bill C-24 on Canadian citizenship, with transitions due to the Canadian Citizenship Act.

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