How Does the New TEER System Impact the Start-Up Visa?
Toronto, December 5, 2022: On November, 16, 2022, Canada replaced the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system with the TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) categories. to Replace NOC—Understanding the Changes to Canada’s National Occupational Classification. Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the TEERs system to determine a candidate’s eligibility for Express Entry. NOC Code system […]
Immigration Canada switches to NOC 2021
Canada is now using NOC 2021 to classify occupations for immigration and temporary residence applications. The changes are now in effect and have major implications for people who are applying for permanent residency, work permits, and those who have profiles in the Express Entry system. There are three broad changes happening: The former five-category skill […]
Canada Issues 4,750 Invitations in Eleventh All-Program Express Entry
On November 23, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 4,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in its 11 th All Program draws for this year. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off dropped to 491 Points. Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades […]
Top Reasons for SUV Permanent Residency Refusals
Toronto, November 7, 2022: Canada’s Start-Up Visa Programme (SUV) is growing in popularity across the world. At the same time, Immigration, Refugee & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processing times are growing from 24 months to approximately 36 months, and temporary work permits taking approximately 6 months. Many entrepreneurs make the grave mistake of thinking that receipt […]
Clients Receive Approval in 3 Months for Canada ICT Program
We are proud to announce that Donoso & Partners has assisted several clients this year to obtain work permits in Canada within 3 months of processing timing for the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Program. This is a federal program which offers an immigration pathway for people with an intention to start their business in Canada and […]
Clients Receive Approval in 3 Months for Canada C-11 Program
We are proud to announce that Donoso & Partners has assisted several clients this year to obtain work permits in Canada within 3 months of processing timing for C-11 Program. This is a federal program which offers an immigration pathway for people with an intention to start their business in Canada and receive a Permanent […]
Canada Immigration Levels Plan For 2023 to 2025
On November 1, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the details on Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for the period from 2023 to 2025. Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents (PR) in 2023, 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025. Notional targets and ranges for 2024 and 2025 will be confirmed or […]
Ignacio Donoso: Top 25 Immigration Attorney for 2022!
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2022: Ignacio Donoso, founder and Managing Partner of Donoso & Partners, has once again been recognized as Top 25 Immigration Attorney by EB-5 Investors Magazine for 2022. The Top 25 recognition for Ignacio is a testament to the work of Donoso & Partners in helping thousands of EB-5 investors navigate the […]
Canada Issues 4,750 Invitations in Ninth All-Program Express Entry
On October 26, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 4,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in its 9th All Program Draws for this year. The CRS cut-off dropped to 496 Points. Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades and Provincial Nominee Program […]
USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
Washington, D.C., 10/24/2022: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or […]