Start-Up Visa Program

IRCC approved 50 entrepreneur applications through Start-Up Visa Program in January 2023

According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 50 immigrant entrepreneurs were granted permanent residence in Canada through the Start-Up Visa program in January 2023. This is close to the number in January 2022, which was 55.  In January, Ontario welcomed 20 immigrant entrepreneurs, British Columbia accepted... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Alberta updated the inventory

Alberta updated the inventory and invited new candidates under the AAIP

Alberta updated the inventory and invited new candidates under the AAIP on April 4, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new update regarding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). As of April 4, 2023, there were around 1,615 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 120 Expressions of Interest... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
New Brunswick immigration allocations

New Brunswick immigration allocations increased by 67%

New Brunswick immigration allocations increased by 67%  in 2023, the Federal Government allocated 5,500 certificates to the province, which is a 67% increase from 2022. This includes 1,084 additional spaces for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program and 1,116 additional allocations for the Atlantic Immigration Program compared to 2022.  The... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
AAIP made changes to immigration pathways

The AAIP made changes to immigration pathways

On April 3, 2023, the AAIP made changes to immigration pathways to allow more in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents and immigrate to the province.  According to the announcement, the AAIP will use up to 30 percent of available Express Entry allocations for the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, allowing... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »