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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks.

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December 16, 2016

The latest draw for immigration to Canada has resulted in 1,936 candidates in the pool with a minimum score of 497 being issued an . Unlike the previous draw, which took place on November 30 and only issued ITAs to candidates with a provincial nomination, the December 16 draw was not program specific; all candidates in the pool with at least 497 CRS points received an ITA, regardless of the program they were eligible under or whether or not they had a provincial nomination certificate.

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December 14, 2016

In a move that will likely be greeted with enthusiasm by many, the government of Canada has announced that, effective immediately, the the four-year cumulative duration rule will no longer apply to temporary foreign workers in Canada. This rule, also known as the ‘four-in, four-out’ rule, limited the time some temporary foreign workers may work in Canada to four years. 

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December 14, 2016

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the application process for the for the 2017 application cycle. From January 2017, individuals who wish to sponsor their parent(s) or grandparent(s) for Canadian permanent residence status will first be required to complete an online form indicating their interest in the program to IRCC. 

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December 9, 2016

A total of 500 candidates for immigration to British Columbia, Canada have been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to the in a draw that took place on December 8, 2016. Candidates who received an ITA may now submit an application for a provincial nomination certificate to the provincial government of BC. With this nomination certificate, they may apply to the federal government for permanent resident status. 

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December 8, 2016

²Ï³Ü±ð²ú±ð³¦â€™s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion, or MIDI) has announced the updated processing fees for applications to Quebec for permanent immigration and temporary stays. The new rates come into force on January 1, 2017. 

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