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. 1. I had applied under federal skilled worker program this year. My NOC code was 2133 (Electrical and electronics engineers). But unfortunately I got rejected due to a mismatch between my […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place since mid-October. • Express Entry Represents A “Sea Change” In Canadian Immigration, Says Minister Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, outlined how and why Canada is moving to a new immigration selection system, known as ‘Express Entry’, at a […]

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A few months back my blog dealt with the negative commentary emanating from Canadian government officials and targeting live-in caregivers, also known as the extended Filipino community in Canada. Lo and behold, last week the very same government announced significant reforms to the caregiver program that can only be seen as hugely beneficial to the caregivers […]

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In our previous newsletter, we reported that individuals eligible to immigrate to Canada under the current Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) should do so as soon as possible, as they are currently able to apply directly to the program. As of January 1, 2015, Canada will transition to a new expression of interest immigration selection […]

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A recent report from Statistics Canada, the federal agency assigned to produce statistics to better understand Canada, had one clear message — the future of Canada’s population and economic growth is shifting west, and immigration will heavily influence the makeup of the country over the coming decades. For people thinking of immigrating to Canada, this […]

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What does it mean to have permanent residence in Canada? Immigration to Canada is, and has always been, a changing process. With over 60 Canadian immigration programs that lead to permanent residence in Canada, it is understandable that a degree of confusion arises from time to time. New programs open, old programs close, criteria for […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. As many newcomers to Canada from coast to coast experience their first Canadian Autumn (Fall) and the stunning landscapes it creates, we at CanadaVisa […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that have taken place so far in October, 2014. • Canada Welcomes Increasing Number Of Foreign Visitors The number of temporary resident and visitor visas issued to international visitors to Canada has increased in recent months, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced. >>Read More […]

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The recent news that Postmedia had purchased the Sun Media chain certainly raised a few eyebrows, not least my own. Media commentators were quick to ask some obvious questions: Is this the print media’s last stand? A survival strategy? Will shrinking newsrooms result in a lack of diversity and poorer content? Can independent media in […]

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The current application cycle for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), which opened in May, 2014, will finish at the end of this year. With just three months remaining in 2014, potential candidates have a limited window of opportunity to apply for this program. Successful applicants will gain Canadian permanent residence. What is the Federal […]

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Every year, thousands of applicants for permanent residence in Canada have their applications refused for a multitude of reasons, many of which are entirely avoidable. These unfortunate situations typically result in much disappointment and distress for applicants and their families. Canada provides numerous immigration options for foreign nationals, but navigating the processes in place can […]

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With the recent news that the Government of Canada will not continue the French Significant Benefit Program, now is a good time to review what options are available for francophones wishing to work in Canada, and what options are available for employers looking to hire French-speaking workers from outside Canada. The French Significant Benefit Program, […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. As we welcome the falling leaves of the Autumn months, we can reflect on what has been a great summer for the CanadaVisa team. […]

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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. 1. I am a permanent resident and I have been living in Canada for the past two years. I have not made any trips outside of Canada during this period. Does […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place since mid-September. • Immigration Will Have Large Effect On Population Changes, Says Statistics Canada Statistics Canada, the federal agency assigned to produce statistics to better understand Canada, has released its latest population projections. It is projected that immigration will heavily influence […]

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For some reason, many individuals on open work permits in the province of Quebec are not eligible for medical coverage under the provincial health plan. It would make some sense to deny coverage to individuals on open work permits who were not gainfully employed, but why deny benefits to working tax payers? >>Read more . . […]

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Although the current Federal Skilled Worker Program allows candidates to make a Canadian permanent resident application without a job offer, obtaining a valid job offer in advance is an advantage for many people hoping to move to Canada. With this in mind, it is beneficial to maximise your chances of finding employment in Canada. Success […]

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In our previous newsletter, we outlined an immigration initiative from Morden, Manitoba — The Morden Community Driven Immigration Initiative — as part of an article on immigration to rural communities in Canada. This week, we are providing a more detailed guide on how to immigrate to Canada through the Morden immigration initiative. Due to the […]

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The adjustments made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) by the Government of Canada in June, 2014 changed the way in which employers make applications to hire international workers. Because of these changes, employers and workers in the film and entertainment industries have had to adjust how they go about hiring temporary foreign workers […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. As we welcome the falling leaves of the Autumn months, we can reflect on what has been a great summer for the CanadaVisa team. […]

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced so far this month. • Most Canadians Don’t Know How Many Immigrants Enter Canada An annual tracking survey by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has found that the majority of adult Canadians don’t know how many landed […]

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A growing number of rural communities in Canada are hoping to attract newcomers to the country, citing a need to reverse dwindling population trends, strengthen local economies, and address labour shortages. In recent years, more than a quarter of residents in metropolitan areas have been immigrants, a figure that plummets to only five per cent […]

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September is here, which means just one thing for Canada’s largest city of Toronto — it’s film festival time. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the most prestigious festivals in the global film industry and a showcase event on the Canadian social calendar, attracting some 400,000 attendees. Among them are around 4,000 […]

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As reported on August 11, 2014, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) has reached the maximum number of applications it will accept for the most recent application cycle. In our mid–August newsletter, we reminded readers who were interested in making an application for the QSWP that the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) may still be […]

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CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. CanadaVisa’s Facebook page is becoming increasingly popular, with over 118,000 current users. As we wave goodbye to summer and welcome the falling leaves, we can reflect […]

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