Canada latest immigration news 2015
Here are some of the latest immigration news updates from Canada in 2015:
Express Entry System Launched
- January 2015: The Canadian government launched the Express Entry system, a new way for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. The system allows eligible candidates to submit an online application for permanent residence and be considered for selection by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
New Immigration Levels Plan
- February 2015: The Canadian government announced its new Immigration Levels Plan, which aims to welcome 280,000 new permanent residents in 2015, up from 260,000 in 2014.
Changes to Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship
- March 2015: The Canadian government introduced changes to the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence. The changes aimed to reduce backlogs and improve processing times.
New Pathways to Permanent Residence
- April 2015: The Canadian government announced new pathways to permanent residence for international students and temporary foreign workers. The new pathways aimed to attract more skilled workers to Canada and reduce the backlog of applications.
Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
- May 2015: The Canadian government introduced changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, which aimed to improve the program's effectiveness and reduce backlogs. The changes included a new points-based system and a revised list of eligible occupations.
New Immigration Pilot Projects
- June 2015: The Canadian government launched several new immigration pilot projects, including a pilot project for caregivers and a pilot project for entrepreneurs. The pilot projects aimed to attract more skilled workers to Canada and support economic growth.
Changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program
- July 2015: The Canadian government introduced changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program, which aimed to improve the program's effectiveness and reduce backlogs. The changes included a new points-based system and a revised list of eligible occupations.
New Immigration Targets for 2016
- August 2015: The Canadian government announced its new immigration targets for 2016, which aim to welcome 305,000 new permanent residents to Canada. The targets include 182,000 economic immigrants, 44,000 family reunification immigrants, and 79,000 refugees and protected persons.
Changes to the Provincial Nominee Program
- September 2015: The Canadian government introduced changes to the Provincial Nominee Program, which allows provinces and territories to nominate candidates for permanent residence. The changes aimed to improve the program's effectiveness and reduce backlogs.
New Immigration Rules for Spouses and Common-Law Partners
- October 2015: The Canadian government introduced new immigration rules for spouses and common-law partners, which aimed to improve the program's effectiveness and reduce backlogs. The changes included a new points-based system and a revised list of eligible occupations.
Changes to the Federal Skilled Trades Program
- November 2015: The Canadian government introduced changes to the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which aimed to improve the program's effectiveness and reduce backlogs. The changes included a new points-based system and a revised list of eligible occupations.
New Immigration Targets for 2017
- December 2015: The Canadian government announced its new immigration targets for 2017, which aim to welcome 320,000 new permanent residents to Canada. The targets include 185,000 economic immigrants, 45,000 family reunification immigrants, and 90,000 refugees and protected persons.
These are just some of the latest immigration news updates from Canada in 2015. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's always a good idea to check the official government website for the most up-to-date information and to consult with a licensed immigration lawyer or consultant.