The new simplified application process, announced yesterday, seeks to expedite the Canadian permanent resident application queue. Montreal, QC, Canada (PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- As of September 1st, 2006, most Canadian immigration applications for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker and Business Class immigration programs are to be submitted under the new 'Simplified Application Process', a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) notice (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/press/notice/notice-simple.html) announced yesterday. .