News release April 29, 2024—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller,…
New approach unveiled at North America’s top tech conference June 27, 2023—Toronto—Canada’s high-growth industries will provide the jobs of the future, and companies need access to top talent that will fuel innovation, and drive emerging technologies forward. Today at Collision 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. This new…
Who can apply You are eligible to apply for an eTA if you meet 3 requirements: you’ve held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or currently hold a valid United States nonimmigrant visa you’re coming to Canada for a short visit, business or tourist activity (normally for stays of up to 6 months) you’re flying to or…
Québec’s Ministry of Immigration today dashed hopes that the province’s popular Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) might reopen next month, as originally planned. Instead, Minister Nadine Girault today announced in a statement that the program would not reopen until April 1st 2023. Today’s extension of the program moratorium is the third such in 16 months. Originally…
Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, announced the official opening of the Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies on March 31. The pilot program, which will run for up to five years, will select up to 550 principal applicants who work as orderlies annually. This program is intended to help the province of Quebec address…