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  06-May-2017

  CANADA INCREASES AGE LIMIT FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN

  The Government of Canada has published regulatory changes to increase the maximum age of a dependent child which will allow more families to stay together. This change showcases the Government’s commitment to family reunification. The new age limit...

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  06-May-2017

  CANADA ELIMINATES RESTRICTION ON PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR SPOUSES AND PARTNERS

  SPOUSE / PARTNERS:  On 28th April 2017, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Spouses and common-law partners sponsored application that has been lodged with the Immigration department  will no longer experience a...

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  17-Feb-2017

  EXPRESS ENTRY - CHANGE IN PROOF OF FUNDS REQUIREMENT

  Citizenship and Immigration Canada has notified change in the requirements for proof of settlement funds that has come into effect from February 2017. Settlement funds are only required for applicants depending on the program(s) you qualify under the Federal...

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  04-Jan-2017

  TOP COUNTRIES TO IMMIGRATE - USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND UK

  The research shows that USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA and UK are the most popular destinations for people come from different part of the work as immigrants.   USA:  The United States of America remains first choice for almost 40 percent of highly skilled...

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  16-Dec-2016

  CANADA ANNOUNCES FASTER PROCESSING FOR SPOUSAL REUNIFICATION

  The Government of Canada is making it faster and easier for Canadians and permanent residents to reunite with their spouses.  At the direction of the Minister, earlier this year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began a concerted effort...

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  28-Nov-2016

  UK CHANGES VISA RULES FOR TIER 2 AND FOR INDIANS STUDENTS

  NEW RULES FOR NON-EU NATIONAL ON TIER 2: Effective from 24th November 2016, the UK Government has implemented  new visa rules for non-European Union (EU) nationals which may affect a huge number of Indian nationals. According to the new rules the...

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  14-Nov-2016

  CANADA PLANNING FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM - CRS FOR EOI SYSTEM

  The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry immigration selection system has been revamped by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC.   The new guidelines with changes in online EOI System as announced by Federal government of...

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  09-Sep-2016

  CANADA - INCREASE IN INVITATION TO APPLY (ITA) FOR EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW

  The number of Applicants for immigration to Canada has increased to 1,000 in the latest draw from the Express Entry pool (EOI) as on 7th September 2016.  Also it has been advised that Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required for an eligible applicant...

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  03-Sep-2016

  CANADA - IMMIGRATION MINISTER INTENDS TO INCREASE NUMBER OF NEW IMMIGRANTS

  The Canadian Minister of Immigration, John McCallum, stated his intention to “substantially increase” the number of new immigrants to Canada. This will in order to fill labour shortages, with a three-year immigration plan expected to be unveiled...

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  07-Mar-2016

  USA - GREEN CARD - EB5 - INVESTMENT AMOUNT TO INCREASE FROM SEPTEMBER 2016

  On Dec. 15, 2015, one day prior to the expiration of the EB-5 program, the USA Green card - EB5 Investment program amount which was to be increased from September 2015 has been extended till 30th September 2016. This extension is towards increasing...

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