Canadian Immigration Plan for 2014

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian Immigration, Canadian Immigration Law & Policy, Federal Skilled Workers Program

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces Immigration Plan for 2014

On Monday, October 28, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander oversaw the tabling of the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The report includes important information on the Canadian Government’s plans for immigration in 2014.

According to the report, Canada expects to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2014. This is roughly equivalent to target immigration levels over the past few years.

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How to apply for an Canadian Engineering License

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in BC Jobs, BC Labour Market, Canadian Jobs, Canadina Workfoce, Federal Skilled Workers Program, Foreign Credential Recognition

Applying for Professional Engineer Certification

The process of receiving the Professional Engineer certification can take over a year. Application details, as well as specific document requirements, vary from province to province. However, all successful applications must satisfy requirements in the following five fields:

• Academic Assessment;
• Work Experience and References Assessment;
• Language Competency Assessment;
• Character Assessment ; and
• Professional Practice Examination

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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Announces Major Changes for 2014

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian Immigration, Canadian Immigration Law & Policy

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Changes for 2014.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that, in response to feedback from immigration stakeholders, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will be overhauled and streamlined in the New Year.

The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces have dedicated PNPs, which allow them to nominate foreign nationals to the Federal government for Canadian Permanent Residency.

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