Canada immigration 2017 new rules

In 2017, the Canadian government introduced several changes to its immigration rules and programs. Here are some of the key changes:

1. Express Entry System: The Express Entry system was introduced in 2015, and in 2017, the government made some changes to it. The system is now more focused on attracting highly skilled workers, and the points system has been revised to give more weight to factors such as language proficiency, education, and work experience.
2. New Occupation List: In 2017, the government introduced a new occupation list, which includes over 2,800 occupations that are eligible for immigration to Canada. The list is divided into three categories: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A, and B.
3. Increased Immigration Targets: In 2017, the government increased its immigration targets to 300,000 new permanent residents per year by 2020. This is a significant increase from the previous target of 260,000.
4. New Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Stream: The PNP is a program that allows provinces and territories to nominate a certain number of immigrants per year. In 2017, the government introduced a new stream for the PNP, which allows provinces to nominate immigrants who have a job offer in a specific region.
5. Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program: The Federal Skilled Worker Program was revamped in 2017 to focus on attracting highly skilled workers who have a job offer in Canada. The program now requires applicants to have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7, and to have a job offer in a specific occupation.
6. New International Student Program: In 2017, the government introduced a new program for international students who have completed a degree or diploma from a Canadian institution. The program allows these students to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
7. Changes to the Family Sponsorship Program: The Family Sponsorship Program was changed in 2017 to allow more family members to be sponsored for immigration to Canada. The program now allows sponsors to bring in their parents, grandparents, and siblings, as well as their spouses and dependent children.
8. New Refugee Resettlement Program: In 2017, the government introduced a new refugee resettlement program, which allows Canada to accept more refugees from around the world. The program is designed to help refugees who are fleeing war, persecution, or natural disasters.

Some of the key changes to the immigration rules in 2017 include:

• The introduction of a new points system for Express Entry applicants, which gives more weight to language proficiency, education, and work experience.
• The introduction of a new occupation list, which includes over 2,800 occupations that are eligible for immigration to Canada.
• The increase in immigration targets to 300,000 new permanent residents per year by 2020.
• The introduction of a new stream for the Provincial Nominee Program, which allows provinces to nominate immigrants who have a job offer in a specific region.
• The changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, which now requires applicants to have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 and a job offer in a specific occupation.

It's worth noting that immigration rules and programs are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the official government website or a licensed immigration consultant for the most up-to-date information.