Canada immigration authorities have abolished the special Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) processing procedures reserved for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the owner/operator category. Read more here. Wealthy business immigrants are buying businesses and turning to Ottawa’s temporary work visa, ‘owner-operator’ policies to gain entry to Canada. Foreign investor entrepreneurs who want to relocate…
The latest BC PNP draw saw invitations to apply issued to a new batch of Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. The July 25, 2018 draw saw 14 candidates qualify for an ITA with a minimum score of 116 required. What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw? Date Category Minimum Score Invites Issued 25-Jul-18…
The federal Canada Immigrant Investor Program remains controversial among supporters and critics despite it being four years since it was terminated. Supporters say the lack of a viable federal investment program means Canada is failing to capitalize on a growing sector of the immigration landscape. Critics hold the CIIP as a symbol of bad policy…
Prince Edward Island’s latest immigration draw saw the largest batch of business candidates in 2018 receive invitations to apply. The province issued 50 invitations to apply under its Business Impact category in the July 19 draw. There were also 75 invites issued to skilled worker candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories. Which…
Quebec’s immigration ministry has announced it will accept 1,900 new applications for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, starting September 15, 2018. The revamped QIIP features increased investment and net worth requirements for the first time in nearly 8 years. Quebec formally passed significant changes to its immigration system on July 18, 2018. Read More…