World Migration News - March 16, 2023
News Bulletin 1
This article discusses how to protect yourself from financial scams perpetrated via phone by immigration applicants in Canada. Criminals often call and impersonate bank or government officials to trick people into giving them bank account information or immigration fees. To avoid being scammed, users should be cautious and not share account information or OTP codes, and should contact a bank or government representative to verify the information.
News Bulletin 2
In the two most recent draws of Canada's Ontario Immigrant Workforce Program (OINP), the OINP sent out 906 invitations to applicants for Permanent Resident (PR) visas. Of these, 528 invitations went to applicants in the Ontario Business and Investment category, with a minimum score requirement of 131. Applicants in the Master Graduate program, with a minimum score requirement of 43, received 378 invitations. The OINP continues to invite applicants from other categories to help meet Ontario's immigration needs.
News Bulletin 3
This article guides Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants on how to maintain their legal residency status in Canada when their Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is about to expire. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has implemented several new policies to support foreign workers and students, including providing options to maintain legal status and improve chances of obtaining a permanent visa or residence permit. Some options include temporary solutions, extending study permits, applying for another visa or residence permit, or seeking employment and applying for another work permit. However, it is important to note that all of these options have their own requirements and conditions, so CEC applicants should contact a Canadian lawyer or immigration consultant for advice and support.
News Bulletin 4
This article discusses the UK government's review of immigration policies for investors from Caribbean nations through the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Currently, these countries have been removed from the list of priority countries in the UK's investment visa program. Investors from Caribbean nations face numerous obstacles when trying to invest in the UK, particularly in the context of Brexit and the Covid-19 crisis. The article also mentions the opinions of experts in the field who believe that reducing the number of investors from Caribbean nations could negatively impact the UK economy.
News Bulletin 5
Five Caribbean nations have agreed to implement new regulations for the Citizenship by Business (CBI) program following a request from the United States. These new regulations impose stricter requirements on those wishing to participate, aiming to ensure the program's transparency and credibility. The Caribbean nations have committed to implementing the new regulations and working closely with the U.S. to prevent fraud and tax evasion.
News Bulletin 6
Namibia officially launched its Investor Residency Program in early July 2021, allowing international investors to invest in Namibia's economy and obtain long-term residency permits.
Under the program, investors can invest in real estate or tourism projects, or contribute to the Namibian government's investment fund. Minimum investment requirements start at $50,000 for investment funds and $250,000 for real estate and tourism projects.
Investors participating in the program will also enjoy numerous benefits, including long-term residency rights, permanent residency rights, and the right to participate in business and investment activities in Namibia.
This investment residency program is expected to help Namibia attract more investment from international investors and contribute to the country's economic development.
News Bulletin 7
This article provides a detailed guide to Türkiye's investment-based residency program. This program allows foreign investors who meet certain investment conditions to become Turkish citizens. Conditions include investing at least US$250,000 in Turkish real estate, bank accounts, or businesses, or purchasing Turkish government securities or bonds worth at least US$500,000. Investors also need to meet security, health, and criminal record requirements. The citizenship application process through this program takes between 3 and 6 months. The article also offers advice on key considerations when participating in this program, including researching the Turkish real estate and business markets and utilizing the services of experienced immigration professionals.
News Bulletin 8
The government of Quebec, Canada, has just released a list of priority occupations that will simplify the process for applying for a Work Permit in Asia (LMIA) in 2023. The release of this list aims to make it easier for employers in Quebec to select and recruit temporary workers.
The list of priority occupations in Quebec's simplified Work Permit Application (LMIA) process in 2023 includes various fields such as healthcare, information technology, engineering, and construction.
In the healthcare field, the list includes professions such as nurses, nursing assistants, family doctors, therapists, home care workers, health athletes, and professionals in drug development and medical research.
Occupations in the information technology field such as programmers, software developers, network security specialists, customer service specialists, and project management positions are also included in this list.
In the engineering and construction fields, preferred occupations include Construction Worker, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Technical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, and Technology Engineer.
This list will be updated regularly to ensure that the occupations listed continue to meet the labor market needs of employers in Quebec.