Start-up visa continues to grow - Canada News Centre

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Speaking notes for the Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees...

Minister announced the changes in the Citizenship Act in the new bill.

Give foreign students the possibility of permanent resident status: Editorial | Toronto Star

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Government of Canada presents Travel Smart app and Electronic Travel Authorization - Canada News...

EXPRESS ENTRY- March 9, 2016 Draw: 1,013 candidates from the Express Entry pool having Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points 473 or more have been issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence.

Canada Immigration News - IRCC Addresses Hierarchy Issue for Express Entry Candidates Eligible...

Flying to Canada?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-facts-en.asp eTA is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. The authorization is electronically linked to your passport and is valid for five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

Key Highlights - 2016 Immigration Levels Plan - Canada News Centre

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Proposed Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act The Federal Government of Canada has introduced a bill to amend the Canadian Citizenship Act. The Canadian Parliament is discussing this bill. Some of the proposed amendments are as under:: • The required number of days of physical presence in Canada will be reduced to 1095 out of the 5 years prior to the date of the application. • Half-day credit for each day spent in Canada before obtaining Permanent Residence for up to a maximum of one year will be allowed towards residency requirement. • No requirement to show an intent to continue to reside in Canada after becoming Canadian citizen. • Only the applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 will have to fulfill language and knowledge requirements. • Canadian citizenship may not be revoked for committing certain acts against Canadian national interest.

Spouses of Canadians to get permanent residency immediately: McCallum |

Mr. McCallum, said that he finds it “abominable” that it takes almost two years for the spousal immigration applications to be processed, and after arriving in Canada, another two years to receive permanent-resident status. He said that his department is working on coming up with plans to speed up the application processing times. Mr. McCallum did not offer a specific target timeframe for reducing the application processing times, but said that it will be brought down “radically.”

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An overview of proposed changes to the Citizenship Act - Canada News Centre

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