NEWS
Canada expands China Transit Program
3 Aug 15
CANADA, CHINA
IMPACT – LOW
What is the change? Canada has added five cities to its China Transit Program, more than doubling the number of mainland Chinese cities in the program.
What does the change mean? Chinese nationals departing from Chengdu, Fuzhou, Harbin, Shenyang or Xiamen may now travel to the U.S. via international airports in Toronto or Vancouver without obtaining a Canadian visa. Other cities with airports in the program are Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Manila, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo.
- Implementation time frame: Immediate and ongoing.
- Visas/permits affected: The new policy eliminates the need for certain travelers to obtain visas when transiting through Toronto or Vancouver to the U.S.
- Who is affected: Chinese nationals traveling from any of the cities listed above to the U.S. via Toronto or Vancouver.
- Business impact: Canadian officials hope the expansion of the program will bring business and help ensure that Canada’s airlines remain competitive internationally.
- Next steps: Travelers can determine whether they are eligible for visa-free transit to the U.S. by visiting Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website on the program’s eligibility requirements.
Background: The China Transit Program has grown significantly in recent months. News that five additional Chinese airports have been added followed the addition of the Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, and Seoul Incheon airports in June. In order to be eligible, travelers must hold a valid Chinese passport and U.S. visa and must be traveling through Toronto or Vancouver to the U.S. They must also travel on one of the 10 airlines approved for the program: Air Canada, Air Canada rouge, Air China, Air Georgian, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Jazz, Philippine Airlines, Sky Regional Airlines and WestJet.
BAL Analysis: Chinese nationals traveling from any of more than a dozen cities in China and other Asian countries can now benefit from visa-free transit through Canada to the U.S.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Canada. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program to re-open for 2017
CANADA 16 Feb 17
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Express Entry invitations climb again in latest draw
CANADA 8 Feb 17
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Canada offers temporary residence to those impacted by...
CANADA 1 Feb 17
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship deadline approaching
CANADA 30 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations once again hit new high
CANADA 25 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations once again hit new high
CANADA 11 Jan 17
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Chinese New Year holiday to close offices
CHINA, SINGAPORE 10 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations hit new high
CANADA 4 Jan 17
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Parent/grandparent sponsorship program now open
CANADA 4 Jan 17
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China begins offering 10-year multiple-entry visas to Israeli...
CHINA, ISRAEL 30 Dec 16
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Express Entry invitations up dramatically in latest draw
CANADA 22 Dec 16
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program to affect...
CANADA 21 Dec 16
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Shanghai introduces new policies aimed at attracting foreign...
CHINA 19 Dec 16
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 16 Dec 16
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship program to select applicants by...
CANADA 14 Dec 16
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Government aims to dramatically improve spousal reunification processing...
CANADA 7 Dec 16
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Israel begins offering 10-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese...
CHINA, ISRAEL 7 Dec 16
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Express Entry draw limited to provincial nominees
CANADA 30 Nov 16
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Visa waiver, electronic travel authorization for Mexican nationals...
CANADA 28 Nov 16
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Expedited processing no longer available to certain nationals...
CHINA 22 Nov 16
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Express Entry invitations continue to rise in latest...
CANADA 16 Nov 16
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Express Entry scoring system to change Nov. 19
CANADA 11 Nov 16
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New work authorization procedures introduced in 10 cities/provinces
CHINA 8 Nov 16
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship program to reopen Jan. 3
CANADA 7 Nov 16
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Program for Chinese travelers now accepting enrollments
CHINA, UNITED STATES 4 Nov 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization becomes mandatory Nov. 10
CANADA 4 Nov 16
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Canadian government looks to reduce processing times, ease...
CANADA 2 Nov 16
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Invitations up again in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 2 Nov 16
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Canadian immigration projections to remain level in 2017
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Canada to ease definition of ’dependent child’
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Canada to extend visa waiver to Bulgaria, Romania
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Government proposes repeal of 2-year cohabitation requirement for...
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Israel to offer 10-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese...
CHINA, ISRAEL 21 Oct 16
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Invitations rise, minimum score drops in latest Express...
CANADA 19 Oct 16
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Dual citizens must use Canadian passport to enter...
CANADA 18 Oct 16
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Shanghai now requiring confirmation letters for some foreign...
CHINA 14 Oct 16
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Invitations up in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Oct 16
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New foreign employment management system to be implemented
CHINA 27 Sep 16
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Invitations to apply up again in latest Express...
CANADA 21 Sep 16
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Leniency period extended for Electronic Travel Authorization
CANADA 20 Sep 16
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Offices to close for national holiday
CHINA 12 Sep 16
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Peru to ease entry for some Chinese travelers
CHINA, PERU 9 Sep 16
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Invitations to apply up significantly in latest Express...
CANADA 7 Sep 16
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Authorities in Beijing, Shanghai stop issuing M visa...
CHINA 6 Sep 16
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Mid-Autumn Festival to close offices in East Asia
ASIA 2 Sep 16
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Self-service entry now available at Shanghai airport
CHINA 31 Aug 16
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Delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 29 Aug 16
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Consulates requiring some applicants to submit old passports
CHINA 25 Aug 16
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Minimum score up significantly in Express Entry draw
CANADA 24 Aug 16
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Guangdong Province introduces immigration reforms
CHINA 15 Aug 16
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Invitations, minimum score remain level in Express Entry...
CANADA 10 Aug 16
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New version of invitation letters must be used...
CHINA 4 Aug 16
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Argentina to ease entry for some Chinese travelers
ARGENTINA, CHINA 2 Aug 16
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Invitations, minimum score remain level in Express Entry...
CANADA 27 Jul 16
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Additional procedures set for some employers in Shanghai
CHINA 26 Jul 16
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Visa-waiver reciprocity deadline nears
CANADA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 11 Jul 16
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Postal service gives notice of lockout
CANADA 6 Jul 16
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China joins engineering accord, easing migration path to...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 5 Jul 16
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Israel, China reach agreement on 10-year visas
CHINA, ISRAEL 29 Jun 16
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Number of invitations, minimum score remains level in...
CANADA 29 Jun 16
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Looming postal strike would disrupt work-permit applications
CANADA 29 Jun 16
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Canada set to waive visas for Mexican visitors
CANADA, MEXICO 28 Jun 16
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Canada clarifies travel rule for residents with ‘implied...
CANADA 27 Jun 16
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Invitations, minimum scores remain low in latest Express...
CANADA 15 Jun 16
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Sino-French intern program launched
CHINA, FRANCE 9 Jun 16
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Chengdu strictly enforcing registration procedures
CHINA 8 Jun 16
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Invitations, minimum scores remain low in latest Express...
CANADA 1 Jun 16
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Francophone work-permit stream opens today
CANADA 1 Jun 16
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Shanghai exempts some applicants from medical report requirement
CHINA 27 May 16
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Shanghai requiring timely annual work permit inspections
CHINA 27 May 16
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Invitations, minimum scores drop in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 18 May 16
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Annual quota met for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program...
CANADA 11 May 16
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New Zealand moves to ease travel for Chinese...
CHINA, NEW ZEALAND 6 May 16
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Minimum score rises, number of invitations drop in...
CANADA 6 May 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization grace period to run until...
CANADA 29 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains level in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 20 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains level in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 6 Apr 16
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Report issued on first year of Express Entry
CANADA 5 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 23 Mar 16
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Scammers targeting foreign nationals
CANADA 23 Mar 16
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Francophone stream to be reintroduced under International Mobility...
CANADA 22 Mar 16
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BAL’s Asia and Oceania Managing Directors receive accolades...
AUSTRALIA 17 Mar 16
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Electronic system announced for Chinese nationals holding 10-year...
CHINA, UNITED STATES 17 Mar 16
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Beijing launches online visa and permit services
CHINA 10 Mar 16
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Government sets 2016 targets for immigration levels
CANADA 9 Mar 16
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Minimum score rises in sixth Express Entry draw
CANADA 9 Mar 16
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Grace period announced for Electronic Travel Authorization
CANADA 3 Mar 16
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Canada doubles cap for parent, grandparent permanent residence...
CANADA 1 Mar 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization becomes mandatory soon
CANADA 1 Mar 16
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Proposed law would relax citizenship requirements
CANADA 29 Feb 16
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Minimum score remains low in fifth Express Entry...
CANADA 24 Feb 16
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Minimum score remains low in fourth Express Entry...
CANADA 10 Feb 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization system becomes mandatory March 15
CANADA 5 Feb 16
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Canada announces LMIA exemptions for film, TV workers
CANADA 4 Feb 16
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Alberta reopens provincial nomination program
CANADA 1 Feb 16
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British Columbia provincial nominee program introduces new intake...
CANADA 1 Feb 16
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Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing to offer 6-day visa-free transit
CHINA 28 Jan 16
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Minimum score up slightly in third Express Entry...
CANADA 28 Jan 16
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Official instructions released for employer inspections
CANADA 27 Jan 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization system experiencing technical difficulties
CANADA 21 Jan 16
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Beijing to ease immigration rules to attract foreign...
CHINA 19 Jan 16
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China begins issuing 2-year multiple-entry visas to UK...
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 14 Jan 16
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Lunar New Year holiday to close offices
CHINA 13 Jan 16
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Minimum score drops in second Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Jan 16
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Application period for popular program for parents, grandparents...
CANADA 8 Jan 16
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Minimum points remain consistent in first 2016 Express...
CANADA 7 Jan 16
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UK set to implement visa agreement with China
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 7 Jan 16
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The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...
AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jan 16
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Popular program for parents, grandparents reopens
CANADA 4 Jan 16
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Initial Express Entry profiles set to expire
CANADA 29 Dec 15
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program now open
CANADA 23 Dec 15
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Minimum score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 18 Dec 15
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Work permit program for spouses, common-law partners extended
CANADA 16 Dec 15
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Christmas and New Year’s holiday closures will impact...
CHINA, GLOBAL, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA 15 Dec 15
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CIC experiencing continued problems with online systems
CANADA 11 Dec 15
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Shanghai enforcing deadline for changes to residence permits
CHINA 8 Dec 15
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Canada launches IEC program overhaul
CANADA 4 Dec 15
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Threshold score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 4 Dec 15
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Four visa-required countries to be added to eTA...
CANADA 2 Dec 15
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Beijing work permit system to launch Jan. 4
CHINA 1 Dec 15
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Labour market testing to be waived in some...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 30 Nov 15
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Express Entry draw: minimum points remain low
CANADA 30 Nov 15
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Ontario provincial nominations reach limit
CANADA 17 Nov 15
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Beijing to launch new work permit management system
CHINA 16 Nov 15
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Minimum points remain consistent in Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Nov 15
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Online portal causing delays for LMIA-exempt applicants
CANADA 11 Nov 15
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Trans-Pacific Partnership to allow streamlined travel and work...
CANADA 5 Nov 15
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New penalty regime to take effect Dec. 1
CANADA 4 Nov 15
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Canadian PM announces ministers for immigration, labor
CANADA 4 Nov 15
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Ontario to launch corporate stream
CANADA 30 Oct 15
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Quebec Skilled Worker Program to reopen Nov. 4
CANADA 30 Oct 15
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Parent and grandparent sponsorship to reopen Jan. 4
CANADA 29 Oct 15
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Minimum points begin to rise in latest Express...
CANADA 23 Oct 15
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New government may bring immigration changes
CANADA 20 Oct 15
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International Experience Canada application deadline nears
CANADA 2 Oct 15
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Immigration authorities step up audits of employers
CANADA 1 Oct 15
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Lowest minimum score to date accepted in Express...
CANADA 21 Sep 15
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Offices to close for one week
CHINA 17 Sep 15
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China added to Australian Work and Holiday Visa...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 16 Sep 15
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Mid-Autumn Festival to close offices in East Asia
ASIA 10 Sep 15
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Canada no longer accepting police clearances from FBI...
CANADA 2 Sep 15
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Increased delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 15
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Extension applicants face significant delays
CANADA 24 Aug 15
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Shanghai issues new rules to attract foreign science,...
CHINA 20 Aug 15
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Beijing enforcing age limit on foreign workers
CHINA 10 Aug 15
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CIC issues mid-year report on Express Entry
CANADA 6 Aug 15
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Processing delayed during WWII commemoration
CHINA 5 Aug 15
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Shenzhen speeds up residence permit processing
CHINA 4 Aug 15
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Harbin to offer 72-hour visa-free transit
CHINA 31 Jul 15
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Beijing reduces processing time for residence permit applications
CHINA 31 Jul 15
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China added to India’s e-Tourist Visa program
CHINA, INDIA 31 Jul 15
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Minimum score in Express Entry draws hits new...
CANADA 24 Jul 15
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Government proposes new penalties for work permit violations
CANADA 16 Jul 15
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Electronic Travel Authorization program to begin accepting applications
CANADA 8 Jul 15
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New rules to attract foreign experts, start-ups take...
CHINA 2 Jul 15
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China releases details on visa-free travel for Taiwanese...
CHINA, TAIWAN 25 Jun 15
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Chinese nationals may obtain 10-year visitor visas
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 19 Jun 15
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Entry requirements to be relaxed for Taiwanese travelers
CHINA, TAIWAN 19 Jun 15
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Australia, China sign free-trade deal
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 18 Jun 15
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Shanghai to introduce significant immigration changes
CHINA 12 Jun 15
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Germany providing 48-hour visa turnaround for Chinese business...
CHINA, GERMANY 5 Jun 15
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Shenzhen Labor Bureau introduces online work permit submissions
CHINA 4 Jun 15
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Canada announces plans to expand biometrics program
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Ontario introduces 2 new Express Entry streams
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Emergency repair personnel category expanded for LMIA-exempt work...
CANADA 22 May 15
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Singapore extends multiple-journey visas with 10-year validity to...
CHINA, SINGAPORE 19 May 15
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Additional provisions implemented for LMIA-based work permits
CANADA 28 Apr 15
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Canada to require electronic authorization for most visa-exempt...
CANADA 23 Apr 15
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New Z visa does not invalidate existing 10-year...
CHINA 13 Apr 15
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Minimum points in Express Entry draws continue to...
CANADA 6 Apr 15
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China adds new proof requirement for business visa...
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 27 Mar 15
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For first time, workers without LMIA-based job offer...
CANADA 23 Mar 15
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China begins issuing 10-year visas to Canadian travelers
CANADA, CHINA 12 Mar 15
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Express Entry results show decrease in points needed...
CANADA 6 Mar 15
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Soon-to-expire 4-year limit on LMIA-based work permits will...
CANADA 3 Mar 15
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Lunar New Year holiday to delay processing
CHINA 10 Feb 15
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New compliance rules to take effect for employers
CANADA 10 Feb 15
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Some permanent residence applicants forced to re-file applications
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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779 invited to apply for permanent residence in...
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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Application period opens for new investor visa program
CANADA 28 Jan 15
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Parent and grandparent program closes after reaching cap
CANADA 27 Jan 15
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New investor visa program to be launched this...
CANADA 20 Jan 15
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Three-year work permits offered in Beijing
CHINA 6 Jan 15
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New rules on Short-Term Work Visas allow most...
CHINA 5 Jan 15
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Express Entry launched; draw scheduled for later this...
CANADA 2 Jan 15
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Spouses may work sooner while awaiting permanent residency
CANADA 29 Dec 14
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Canada reopens application period for parent, grandparent sponsorship...
CANADA 24 Dec 14
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Authorities to clarify regulations on new short-term work...
CHINA 15 Dec 14
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Express Entry program for skilled foreign workers to...
CANADA 2 Dec 14
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US, Canada offer temporary status to nationals of...
CANADA, UNITED STATES 1 Dec 14
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Penalty for misrepresentation increases
CANADA 1 Dec 14
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Free Trade Agreement announced
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 19 Nov 14
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Embassy announces extended-validity visas for certain US visitors
CHINA, UNITED STATES 13 Nov 14
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US, China reach deal on visas
CHINA, UNITED STATES 10 Nov 14
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Canada planning to accept wave of new permanent...
CANADA 4 Nov 14
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Canada halts visas in unprecedented Ebola travel policy
CANADA 3 Nov 14
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Work furloughs to close Beijing government offices
CHINA 14 Oct 14
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New wage formula set for labor market applications
CANADA 3 Oct 14
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Employment minister: Temporary Foreign Worker Program applications down...
CANADA 24 Sep 14
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Work permit extensions may be filed during pendent...
CANADA 19 Sep 14
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National holidays to delay processing
CHINA 15 Sep 14
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New LMIA rules affect timing of work permit...
CANADA 28 Aug 14
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Border delays expected during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 27 Aug 14
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New polio inspections now required for certain travelers
CHINA 13 Aug 14
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New procedures set for Xi’an high-tech companies
CHINA 27 Jun 14
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Xi’an now requiring interview at time of work...
CHINA 24 Jun 14
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Changes will impact high-skilled temporary foreign workers, intra-company...
CANADA 23 Jun 14
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New rule lowers age of ‘dependent children’ for...
CANADA 18 Jun 14
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Employers hiring foreign grads no longer exempt from...
CANADA 13 Jun 14
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Intra-company transferees must meet stricter criteria
CANADA 10 Jun 14
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CAN+ program fast-tracks visas for Mexican nationals
CANADA 13 May 14
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Changes to 3 permanent residence programs for skilled/trade...
CANADA 25 Apr 14
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Foreign registrations getting tight scrutiny in Shanghai
CHINA 21 Apr 14
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Canada Experience Class filling quickly, could reach quota...
CANADA 18 Apr 14
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Qingdao requires legalized degrees for some work permits
CHINA 7 Apr 14
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Work permit applicants face long delays at consulate...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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‘Show us your papers’ provision appears on new...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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Visitors will automatically be considered for multiple-entry visas
CANADA 6 Feb 14
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Foreign residents can sponsor parents, with limits
CANADA 3 Jan 14
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Companies face stricter labor market opinion rules
CANADA 3 Jan 14
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Rules Change for Unmarried Expat Couples in Shanghai
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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Molestation Case Prompts New Police Clearance for Expats
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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China Eliminates Internship and Training Visas for Most...
CHINA 13 Nov 13
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New Cap of 12,000 Applied to Canadian Experience...
CANADA 8 Nov 13
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Visa-Free Processing Comes to Chongqing
CHINA 28 Oct 13
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Free Trade Agreement Signed With Europe
CANADA 17 Oct 13
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Foreign Service Officer Strike Ends
CANADA 27 Sep 13
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New Visa Rule in Shanghai for Foreign Dependents...
CHINA 20 Aug 13
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New Government Regulations and a Fee Now Applied...
CANADA 31 Jul 13
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Beijing Now Requires Original Documents for Some Applications
CHINA 31 Jul 13
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Diplomats Expand Strike to Include 15 Busiest Consulates
CANADA 29 Jul 13
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In Beijing, Business License Needed for Visa, Residence...
CHINA 26 Jul 13
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New Regulations and Visa Categories Will Take Effect...
CHINA 24 Jul 13