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The government of British Columbia (B.C.) has stated that it has asked the federal government for a significant boost in the number of immigrants who can come to the province through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). B.C. is asking for its allocation to be increase from 5,500 to 9,000. The request was made by B.C. Premier […]

Thousands expected to submit applications for popular Canadian immigration program in 2016 Next application cycle opens for new submissions at 8.30 a.m. EST on February 16 The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI), the government ministry overseeing immigration to Quebec, Canada, is planning on reopening the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) in May or

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is launching a process to expand the current network of communities across Canada that can provide the supports and services necessary to resettle Syrian refugees and other newcomers in the future. To this end, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, in cooperation with provinces and territories, has established criteria for

February 8, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – The community of Sydney has come forward as an early adopter of a process that was formally announced last week.The Government of Canada has been working with provinces and territories to establish criteria for communities wishing to become welcoming communities for government-assisted refugees (GARs). Communities outside the traditional

February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – In response to the Government of Canada’s commitment to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, many municipalities have expressed an interest in welcoming Government-Assisted Refugees, and integrating them into their communities. Communities outside the traditional network of cities and towns that welcome GARs are being invited to develop a Community

February 5, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness today announced that an additional six months have been given to allow certain nationals of Haiti and Zimbabwe to apply for permanent residence without risk of

Welcome! Syrian refugees arrive in Canada and become permanent residents upon arrival. Privately sponsored refugees are supported by their sponsors, who help them adjust to life in Canada Reception and Orientation Help refugees complete any required initial government forms Give refugees an orientation to Canada and the community for 1 year Housing and Financial Support

Privately sponsored refugees typically come to Canada through Sponsorship Agreement Holders, Groups of Five or Community Sponsors who will provide financial, social and emotional support for one year. Identification Refugees are most often identified by family or friends already in Canada. Sponsorship applications are submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Immigration Interview Refugees complete

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship will provide an update on Canada’s plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees. A representative from the Refugee Working Group, The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa will also share his experience as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder working with refugees, for background information. Date: Wednesday,

“I am proud to report to Canadians that our national project to resettle Syrian refugees in Canada is going well. In fact, by this evening, we will have welcomed more than 15,000 Syrian refugees as part of this initiative. “Our resettlement service provider organizations across the country have been doing tremendous front-line work, day and