New research says increased Canada immigration will lead to a future boost in foreign direct investment (FDI). In a study that focused on USA immigration, researchers found that doubling the number of immigrants from a given country boosts the likelihood of FDI from that country by 4 per cent. Researchers from Stockholm University, Chicago Booth…
The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion has introduced some minor application fee increases for its immigration programs. In certain cases, candidates will pay just a dollar more in 2017 than they would have done in 2016. The largest increase is in the Business: Investor category, with the fee rising $111, from $15,000 to…
The latest British Columbia immigration draw saw 15 candidates invited to apply under the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream. Candidates required a minimum score of 121 to qualify for an ITA. British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration: June 21 Draw Date Category Minimum Score Invites Issued 21-Jun-17 Entrepreneur Immigration 121 15 Source: https://welcomebc.ca Requirements: Entrepreneur Category Business candidates…
Canada has taken a surprise move to impose a visa requirement on citizens of Antigua and Barbuda. Ottawa announced on Monday, June 26, 2017 that all citizens of the Caribbean nation would require a visa as of 5.30am on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Any previously granted Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is defunct as of this…
The Saskatchewan immigration office has taken the unusual step of telling candidates exactly when it will be making draws for its Entrepreneur program. Following the most recent draw on May 24, 2017, officials say further 2017 draws with be made on July 19 and October 18, while the first draw of 2018 will be made…