Many individuals wishing to travel to Canada are upset to discover that a previous criminal conviction may result in their being deemed ‘inadmissible’ to Canada. How is Criminal Inadmissibility Addressed? There are a number of ways to address criminal inadmissibility for the purposes of coming to Canada on either a temporary or permanent basis. Depending […]

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For employers seeking to bring Temporary Foreign Workers to Canada, as well as the workers themselves, it is important that all parties are aware of the many available options to acquire a Canadian Work Permit. In particular, there are a number of provincial programs available that help facilitate the entry of Temporary Foreign Workers to […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 10,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. In the past two weeks, we have… Started a conversation about Canadian labour shortages Shared an exciting, exclusive new video Kept fans up-to-date […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.  >>Read more… • Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year   An […]

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The two most popular economic immigration programs in Canada are Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. Neither program requires a Canadian job offer to be eligible to apply. The government of Canada recently announced significant changes to the FSWC, which were reported on in CIC News last month. It is […]

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As many readers of CIC News are aware, recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February 28, 2008. Campbell Cohen law firm has been at the forefront of challenging the legality of these changes. Currently, Campbell Cohen is representing 897 pre-February 2008 applicants […]

The post Important Updates on the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Court Case first appeared on CIC News.

The number of immigrants in Canada is at an all time high, and sustained immigration efforts mean that this number will only continue to grow. In fact, data from the most recent census shows that about 1 in every 5 Canadian residents were born outside of Canada. >>Read more…

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Canadavisa is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Resume Builder! The Resume Builder is a one-of-a-kind tool that helps users upload their resume and connect with Canadian employers in their fields. Here are some of the exciting updates we have made, and how they can help you come to Canada: Easier […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 9,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. In the past two weeks, we have… Sparked a dialogue about immigration levels in Canada Shared a video about the “Canadian Bucket List” […]

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers: Can my 18 year old child be included in an immigration application? What is the oldest my child can be and still be considered a dependent? Yes, as a general rule […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • New Citizenship Language Rules to Take Force in November   Beginning November 1, 2012, citizenship applicants will have to follow new rules to prove their competency in one of Canada’s official languages. >>Read […]

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I was quite fortunate growing up. Not only did I come of age in one of the most peaceful countries in the world, but I got to spend considerable time during my early years with my grandparents, all of whom lived long lives. It is difficult to put into words how it feels as a […]

The post David’s Blog: Second-Class Families first appeared on CIC News.

When the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) reopens, it will include a number of important changes. The changes to the program are scheduled to come into force on January 1st, 2013. They were created so that immigrants who gain Permanent Residency through the FSWC will be better prepared to find work and settle into Canadian […]

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Earlier this year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new program that will significantly reduce waiting times for Canadian employers looking to hire Temporary Foreign Workers. This program, called the Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (ALMO), allows employers to receive a positive Labour Market Opinion for their foreign worker(s) within 10 business days of submitting […]

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If you own and/or work in a foreign business, and you wish to establish a business presence in Canada, the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program may be for you. The ICT Start-Up option was created to bring important workers to Canada who will launch a Canadian branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of a foreign company. The ICT […]

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 Canadavisa has launched its immigration application for Android phones! Now both Iphone and Android users can have the latest immigration news and information at their fingertips. Click here to download the app today. The Canadavisa Immigration App puts the world of Canadian Immigration at your fingertips. One application will allow you to: Assess yourself and […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Over 3,000 Individuals May Be Stripped of Canadian Citizenship Over 3,000 new Canadian citizens may be stripped of their citizenship due to allegations of fraud. >>Read more… • Natural Resources Fuel 20% […]

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), earlier this month, announced major changes to Canadian immigration that will amount to an overhaul of the system currently governing economic-based immigration to Canada. The modifications are scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2013 and will result in the selection of a different profile of Federal Skilled Workers as well as […]

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers: Will my occupation be included when the Federal Skilled Worker program reopens on January 1st, 2013? The Minister of Immigration has indicated that all occupations listed under National Occupation Classification (NOC) […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Reviews its Last Twelve Months Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) issued an announcement summarizing its changes in the past 12 months.  >>Read more… • Breaking News: Government Overhauls […]

The post Canadian Immigration News Briefs for August 2012 first appeared on CIC News.

This well-known proverb concludes with the words “is worth two in the bush” and it means that it is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than the mere potential of a greater one. What is left unsaid is that, more often than not, we don’t ever succeed in getting “the two in the […]

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International businesses have the option to bring important employees to Canada through the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program. The ICT program allows qualified employees to be transferred, on a temporary basis, from an international post to a Canadian-based entity. Through this program, both businesses and the Canadian labour market as a whole are able to benefit […]

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Clickez ici pour la version français Nurses continue to be in high demand throughout Canada, due to a national shortage of qualified workers. Nowhere is this need for nurses more pronounced than in Quebec. The province, by pursuing economic and immigration-based programs, has situated itself to become Canada’s newest healthcare hotspot – but only if […]

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What happens when a Temporary Foreign Worker is convicted of a crime while living and working in Canada? The answer may surprise you. CIC News recently came across one such case. An individual who was already working in Canada was convicted of drunk driving. This began a long process for himself and his legal representatives, […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Continues to Expand Settlement Programs  Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently issued a call for proposals for new language training, settlement, and resettlement services. Such programs […]

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