New system will pre-approve Visa-exempt air travellers Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has declared its plans to establish electronic travel authorization (eTA) for prospective travelers who are exempt from the obligation to acquire a temporary resident visa (TRV) before entering the country via air. The new system is slated to launch on March 15, 2016. Canada’s eTA system will resemble the currently operational American Electronic System
Fewer points required for candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency In Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) eighth and most recent selection from the Express Entry pool, 715 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Qualifying candidates scored 453 or more points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Conducted on April 17th, the latest draw is the fourth consecutive one in which
Express Entry lives up to its name as CIC continues to select candidates After welcoming the first three successful immigrants of the newly launched Express Entry system, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is continuing to select candidates from the applicant pool. A press release from CIC has identified a former Irish citizen and two Chinese nationals as the first three Express Entry applicants to be granted
New measures will affect some Canadian immigration procedures WASHINGTON, DC – At a news conference on Monday, March 16, 2015, Canadian Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson signed a new customs pre-clearance agreement between Canada and the United States. Years in the making, the agreement is expected to facilitate travel between the two countries via land, sea, and air.
CIC applies new procedure for LMIA-exempt temporary foreign workers Canadian immigration has added new requirements for the employment of foreign workers who are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). As of February 21, 2015, any Canadian employers who wish to hire LMIA-exempt foreign workers must now pay Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) a fee and provide information about their business. These new requirements are
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