Proposed changes to fundamentally reform and improve Canadian Immigration System:

• Newcomers should be selected so as to fill key and emerging skill shortages in various regions and industries; Align selection of newcomers with labour market needs
• Physicians and Nurses are required in Canada; selection process to be modified
• Just- in-time immigration system by 2014 (without long wait times)
• Ministerial Instructions to apply retrospectively which means that the applications of profession in demand will be processed faster than others that are in the que.
• Retroactively apply regulations for the selection of immigrants to those who are already in the queue. This means that new selection criteria will be applied to applications in process.
• Priority for those with pre-arranged jobs, Canadian work experience and people with higher levels of language proficiency
• Highly skilled workers allowed to  apply for immigration after one year of experience in Canada rather than two.

This is part of ‘Transformational changes’ being announce by Canadian Government, to the Immigration System.

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Proposed ‘Entrepreneur Program’ for Canadian Immigration: What do you think?

‘Entrepreneur Program’ is one of the ways to immigrate to Canada based on your expertise and experience and possibly some minor investment. The program is currently on hold. The Canadian government has now launched consultations on whether to create a new and specialized Entrepreneur Program? This could lead to several  new, short-term programs under the Economic Immigration Class! Here are some proposals for the program.  

Please provide your comments as to what are your thoughts? Do you think any part of this program should be different?

• Proposal of 2750 applications per years; program to end in five year trial year; if suitable will be launched formally with changes to Canadian Law.
• Program to be proactive, targeted, efficient, fast and flexible based on jobs, growth, long-term prosperity and new & emerging needs of Canadian economy!
• Program to beat the competition from other immigrant-receiving countries, so that Canada can attract the best foreign entrepreneurs.
• Be proactive to attract entrepreneurs who have the potential to build innovative companies on global scale and create jobs for Canadians.

Economic Action Plan 2012 highlights Canada’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and world class research. This could lead to other Business Programs targeting active investment in Canadian growth companies. Consultations on start-up visa  programs to link immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector organizations having experience and expertise in start-ups!