Canada latest immigration news 2016
Here are some of the latest immigration news updates from Canada in 2016:
Express Entry System
- In January 2016, the Canadian government introduced the Express Entry system, a new way to manage applications for permanent residence in Canada. The system allows the government to process applications more quickly and efficiently.
- In June 2016, the government announced that it would be increasing the number of invitations to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry from 250 to 300 per draw.
Immigration Levels
- In November 2016, the government announced that it would be increasing immigration levels to 320,000 in 2017, up from 300,000 in 2016.
- The government also announced that it would be increasing the number of refugees resettled in Canada to 44,800 in 2017, up from 23,500 in 2016.
Provincial Nominee Programs
- In March 2016, the government announced that it would be expanding the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to allow more provinces and territories to nominate candidates for permanent residence.
- In June 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing a new PNP stream for the province of Nova Scotia.
International Student Immigration
- In April 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing a new program to allow international students to apply for permanent residence in Canada after graduating from a Canadian university.
- In October 2016, the government announced that it would be increasing the number of international students allowed to work in Canada while studying.
Refugee Resettlement
- In November 2015, the government announced that it would be accepting 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2016.
- In June 2016, the government announced that it had reached its goal of resettling 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada.
- In November 2016, the government announced that it would be increasing the number of refugees resettled in Canada to 44,800 in 2017.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- In June 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing new rules to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure that Canadian workers are not displaced by foreign workers.
- In October 2016, the government announced that it would be increasing the number of temporary foreign workers allowed to work in Canada.
Other Immigration News
- In January 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing a new program to allow foreign workers to bring their families to Canada.
- In March 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing a new program to allow international graduates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
- In May 2016, the government announced that it would be introducing a new program to allow foreign workers to apply for permanent residence in Canada through a new "Express Entry" program.
These are just a few of the latest immigration news updates from Canada in 2016. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the official government website or consulting with an immigration lawyer.