Immigration news update for AMER and EMEA regions
Americas
Canada: Immigration Investor Program to be reopened in 2024
The government of Quebec has announced changes to Quebec’s economic immigration programs, which will affect Quebec Immigration Investor Program (QIIP) as well. Some of new requirements for applicants before applying are:
- To demonstrate strong knowledge of spoken French language
- To have a diploma corresponding to a secondary school diploma obtained
- To live in Quebec for a period of at least six months within the two-year period following their work permit issuance
- To make risk free investment (five-year term) of CAD one million with IQ Immigrants Investisseurs Inc. and to make a non-refundable financial contribution of $200,000 to this company, through a financial intermediary, within 120 days of the acceptance decision
The QIIP has been suspended since 2019 but the aim is to reopen in January 2024. The criteria for applicant to have a net worth of at least CAD two million and at least two years of management experience in the five years preceding the application remain unchanged.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from CIC News
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director, Immigration) or Rafael Pavanelli (Regional Immigration Manager, AMER).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sweden: The Swedish Embassy in Pakistan closed
The Swedish Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, is closed for external visitors until further notice. As a result, Pakistani nationals and people residing in Pakistan are being referred to the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to book an appointment for an interview, biometrics or passport check in applications for a residence permit due to family ties, studies or work. This also applies to anyone seeking a visitor’s permit to visit Sweden for more than 90 days.
It is not possible to apply for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden at the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa.
Additional options are also being investigated, information about this will be published when it is available.
This summary was prepared using information obtained from the Migration Agency
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Operations Director, Immigration) or Sabrina Crespo (Team Lead, EMEA).Â
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