The government of Canada is looking at ways to make the immigration process for international students in Canada easier and more straightforward, with Immigration Minister John McCallum stating that “we should be doing everything we can do to court them,” adding that they are “the cream of the crop.”
Moving to Canada from the USA:Permanent Immigration to Canada.
Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Programs
Immigration to Quebec
- Quebec is home to the metropolis of Montreal, known for its laid-back European-style joie de vivre. Montreal has a large English-speaking population, a relatively low cost of living, and the second-highest per capita student population of any city in North America. The U.S.–Canada border is also just a 45-minute drive from downtown Montreal.
- For decades, Quebec has more closely modeled itself on the mixed economies and strong welfare states of Northern Europe. Quebec is the land of heavily subsidized day care for children and huge public investment in education, jobs training, and retirement costs while also retaining a business-friendly environment.
- The major towns and cities of Quebec are just a few hours’ drive from Boston and New York City. The New England region and upstate New York are even closer, and further afield, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Buffalo are all within a day’s drive.
Spousal/Common-Law Sponsorship
Business Immigration to Canada
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Provincial Business/Entrepreneur Programs
Canadian provinces have a significant say in which economic migrants settle in their jurisdictions, and many of them are looking for energetic and innovative entrepreneurs to help grown their economies. British Columbia, for example, has a new entrepreneur immigration program for individuals with a minimum net worth of CAD$600,000 (around USD$450,000, as of March 2016); this program presents unique business opportunities in one of Canada’s most beautiful and mild provinces, which also happens to be the province with the highest projected jobs growth over the coming years. The province of Ontario — home to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, and capital city, Ottawa — also has a new Entrepreneur Stream for individuals with a minimum net worth of CAD$800,000 to $1,500,000 (around USD$600,000 to $1.14m), as well as a Corporate Stream for established international corporations looking to expand into Ontario or buy an existing business. Manitoba’s Business Investor immigration stream requires a net worth of only CAD$350,000 (USD$265,000), while in Nova Scotia, a newEntrepreneur Stream is attracting attention from Americans who wish to grow their portfolios in this stunning East Coast province. -
Federal Business/Investor Immigration
The goal of Canada’s federal business immigration programs is to attract investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals from outside Canada with venture capital, business acumen and entrepreneurial skills — attributes that American citizens have in abundance.-
Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot Program: The IIVC accepts applications from high net worth international investors who possess the necessary skills and abilities to contribute to the Canadian economy and to become well integrated into Canadian society.
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Entrepreneur Start-up Visa Program: This program encourages entrepreneurs to grow their companies in Canada. Successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they can receive funding, guidance and expertise in the opening and operating their enterprise in Canada.
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Self-Employed Persons Program: This program seeks to bring people who will become self-employed in Canada. Applicants must have either relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, or experience in farm management.
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Quebec Business/Investor Immigration
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Quebec Investor Program: This program allows individuals with a net worth of at least CAD$1.6 million and managerial experience to make a government-secured investment of CAD$800,000 for five years. Financing of this investment is available through Canadian financial institutions.
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Quebec Entrepreneur Program: To qualify as an entrepreneur, an individual must have a net worth of at least CAD$300,000, have managerial experience in a business that they either owned or controlled and be willing and able to establish or acquire a business in Quebec, which will create at least one incremental job in Quebec.
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Quebec Self-Employed Person Program: Under this program, self-employed persons must have a net worth of at least CAD$100,000 and must have work experience in the profession or trade that they intend to practice in Quebec.
Moving to Canada from the U.S.
There are many ways to immigrate to Canada from the United States or to reside in Canada temporarily, but each pathway requires a plan.
Citizens of the United States, let’s begin your clear path to Canada.
Reside in Canada Temporarily
Work in Canada
not governed from an ideological standpoint; this allows individuals can reach their potential while also ensuring that ‘boom and bust’ cycles are not the norm.
SWAP Working Holidays
NAFTA
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NAFTA Professional
A NAFTA Professional must be qualified to work in one of approximately 60 targeted professions, including professions in teaching, science, medicine, finance, law, and much more. -
NAFTA Intra-Company Transfer
NAFTA Intra-Company Transferees from the U.S. may be transferred to Canada on a temporary basis to work for a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of their employer. These individuals must have worked continuously for their U.S. employer for at least one of the last three years and be employed by the company at the time of application in a position that is considered managerial, executive, or involving specialized knowledge. -
NAFTA Traders and Investors
A NAFTA Trader from the U.S. must demonstrate an intention to carry out substantial trade of goods or services between Canada and the U.S. A NAFTA Investor must demonstrate that he or she has made a substantial investment in a new or existing Canadian business and that he or she is seeking entry to Canada to develop and direct the Canadian business. Work permits in the NAFTA Investor category may also be granted to employees of the primary Investor, who can be considered essential staff.
Intra-Company Transfer
Study in Canada
Canada’s Immigration Minister Pledges to Make Permanent Immigration Easier for Students
Increasing Number of U.S. Citizens Analyzing Options for Immigration to Canada
As Donald Trump waltzed to victory in no fewer than seven of the 11 state primaries on “Super Tuesday” last week, a familiar pattern re-emerged — many U.S. citizens proclaimed that if Trump were to become president or even just the Republican nominee, they would pack up and move to Canada. While this has happened during previous election cycles, this time, the proposition seems more serious. The deliberations come at a time of rising anxiety among Americans about Trump, who many fear is becoming unstoppable.
- Working in Canada on a work permit
- The SWAP working holiday program
- NAFTA Professionals
- NAFTA Intra-Company Transfer
- NAFTA Traders and Investors
- Intra-Company Transfer (not via NAFTA)
- Working in Canada without a work permit
- Business visits to Canada
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Read more at http://www.cicnews.com/2016/03/increasing-number-citizens-analyzing-options-immigration-canada-037502.html#c8jIyJhRdAIU0Yo1.99
Nova Scotia Shows Other Provinces the Way After Latest Immigration Allocation Increase
For the second time in just six months, the government of Nova Scotia has successfully lobbied for an increase in the allocation for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These immigration programs allow Canadian provinces to select newcomers based on criteria set by the province.
About the Nova Scotia Nominee Program
- Capital and largest city: Halifax
- Population: Approximately 946,000
- Main language: English
- Climate: Continental, moderated by the ocean. Warm summers and milder winters than most regions of Canada.
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Read more at http://www.cicnews.com/2016/03/nova-scotia-shows-provinces-latest-immigration-allocation-increase-037487.html#63X0WL6AWfiBvjyD.99
Canada to Make it Easier to Hire French Speakers for Skilled Jobs Outside Quebec
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- broader economic, cultural or other competitive advantages for Canada; and
- reciprocal benefits enjoyed by Canadians and permanent residents.
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Can Trump-Dodging Americans Really Move To Canada?
By:Henry Chang Become a fan
Partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP. Expert in cross-border legal issues. Practices law in the State of California and the Province of Ontario.
With every Trump victory, an increasing number of U.S. citizens are considering the possibility of moving to Canada. Of course, wanting to move to Canada is not the same thing as actually being allowed to move here. So how hard would it really be for a U.S. citizen to move to Canada?
In order to address the concerns of U.S. citizens seeking to avoid a presidential term with Donald Trump, they would need to ensure that they could remain in Canada for at least four years. Clearly, they could not remain in Canada as tourists for such an extended period of time. So they would need to obtain a work permit or study permit in order to maintain their status for four years or more.
Increasing Number of U.S. Citizens Analyzing Options for Immigration to Canada
As Donald Trump waltzed to victory in no fewer than seven of the 11 state primaries on “Super Tuesday” last week, a familiar pattern re-emerged — many U.S. citizens proclaimed that if Trump was to become president, or even just the Republican nominee, they would pack up and move to Canada. While this has happened during previous election cycles, this time the proposition seems more serious. The deliberations come at a time of rising anxiety among Americans about Trump, who many fear is becoming unstoppable.
After living in Canada for a few years, permanent residents may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. This is a process known as naturalization, and Canada has one of the most liberal and welcoming naturalization processes in the world. According to both U.S. law, individuals can be a citizen of the U.S. and of another country. The same provision exists for Canadians who acquire a second citizenship.
- Working in Canada on a work permit
- The SWAP working holiday program
- NAFTA Professionals
- NAFTA Intra-Company Transfer
- NAFTA Traders and Investors
- Intra-Company Transfer (not via NAFTA)
- Working in Canada without a work permit
- Business visits to Canada
Source:
Read more at http://www.cicnews.com/2016/03/increasing-number-citizens-analyzing-options-immigration-canada-037502.html#c8jIyJhRdAIU0Yo1.99