Canada Immigration News

Quebec to Welcome a Diverse Range of Immigrants in 2018 The Canadian province of Quebec has released its Immigration Plan for 2018, with strategies in place to continue welcoming a wide range of skilled workers, business people , family members of Quebec residents, and refugees. This plan is scheduled to be implemented during a period of transition for Quebec, during which the province intends to formulate a new immigration system based what it calls a ‘declaration of interest’ model, much like the federal government’s Express Entry system, which Quebec does not participate in. It is not yet known when this system might be rolled out, or exactly how it may function. Two important sets of figures are revealed in the plan: the target number of people to be selected by Quebec and issued a  Quebec Selection Certificate  (CSQ, or  Certificat de sélection du Québec) , and the target number of people to be admitted to Quebec as new permanent residents. The CSQ i...

Citizenship Act Changes On June 19, 2017, Bill C-6 passed Parliament. Some immediate changes include: ·          Requirement to intend to live in Canada once granted citizenship was repealed ·          Citizenship revocation provisions only applying to dual citizens were repealed ·          Minors can qualify on their own without the need to have a Canadian parent As of October 11, 2017, new changes include: ·          Required physical presence in Canada reduced to 3 out of 5 years ·          Days spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident, within 5 years of applying for citizenship, count as half days (up to 365 days) towards physical presence requirements ·          Age range for language and knowledge requirements r...