Immigration.ca – Canada Immigration Newsletter – August 2019

If you're an entrepreneur or self-employed professional planning to build a business in Canada, the C11 work permit might be your gateway.

IRCC has made changes to the minimum amount of work experience an Express Entry candidate needs to be considered for most occupations in category-based selection.

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Bill C-3 came into force in December 15, 2025 and Canadian citizenship by descent has since expanded beyond the former first-generation limit. Whilst this expanded framework has created significant new opportunities for thousands of individuals who may have Canadian lineage, born or adopted outside of Canada, recent developments have also demonstrated that obtaining Canadian citizenship by ancestry is no longer simply a matter of proving a distant family connection.

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Multinational companies seeking to transfer key personnel to Canada may utilize the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit, an LMIA-exempt pathway for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Understanding the qualifying criteria, corporate relationships, and common pitfalls is essential for successful applications, particularly when establishing new Canadian operations.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of a new way of inviting applicants for permanent residence to submit their applications via Express Entry.

At its heart, Canadian immigration and nationality policy is about supporting individuals and families in building meaningful, long-term connections with Canada.

IRCC has published instructions on how work permits are processed for applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).

The Government of Canada announced that it will no longer issue visas in the worker, student or visitor categories to residents of countries facing widespread Ebola outbreaks.