The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) will play a prominent role in shaping immigration for 2013. The program, which was created to streamline Permanent Residency applications for workers and students already in Canada, is expected to issue 10,000 visas next year. This is an increase of 3,000-4,000 from last year’s immigration targets. International students who have […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is almost 15,000 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… Celebrated the holiday season with a special message from Canadavisa Shared some pictures from Canada’s two locations […]

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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. • CIC to Launch New Federal Skilled Trades Program in January 2013 Starting January 2, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will begin accepting applications for a new Federal Skilled Trade program […]

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Earlier this month, discussions were held between federal and provincial authorities regarding improvements to the country’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These discussions have been part of a larger move away from the current PNP system to one that will more effectively bring immigrants to provinces in need of their specific knowledge and skills. Many provinces […]

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There have been important new developments in the legal case against Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), which challenges their plan to terminate most Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted prior to February 27, 2008. These new developments appear to be technical in nature and should not affect the outcome of the case, one way or the […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 14,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. Take a look at our Facebook page today to receive a special holiday greeting from Canadavisa in our exclusive video: In the past […]

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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: My temporary visa application was rejected because I could not prove that I would leave Canada after my stay. What can I provide to convince them that I have no intention […]

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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. • Immigrants Granted Permanent Residency Due to Computer Glitch Approximately 150 new Canadian Permanent Residents were allowed to stay in Canada even though their visas had been issued by mistake.  >>Read more… •Federal […]

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Time is no friend of Vilma Serrano. The middle-aged Toronto woman suffers from end-stage kidney disease and is in dire need of a kidney transplant. >>Read More…

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The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Jason Kenney, has presented the Annual Report on Immigration to Parliament. In this report, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) examined immigration levels for 2012 and set goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The goals laid out in this report will play an important role in shaping Canada’s immigration policies on […]

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Today more than ever, many Americans are looking beyond their own borders for jobs and lifestyles that suit their needs. Many need not look far – Canada, their neighbor to the north, is in need of skilled workers in a number of occupations. Those who choose to make the move are rewarded by a robust […]

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Reports recently issued on the 2011 Canadian census reveal that the country is more culturally diverse than ever before. Perhaps the most important factor in the spread of diversity has been Canada’s immigration system, which welcomes thousands of newcomers each year to the country’s shores. Diversity in Canada takes many forms. Throughout the country, one […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 12,000 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… Hosted our very first Facebook Contest, where 20 participants won tickets to an international jobs expo […]

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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. • In Light of Controversy, Temporary Foreign Worker Program to be Reviewed After a hiring controversy in British Columbia, the Canadian government has announced that it will conduct a review of its […]

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The United States and Canada share a long geographical, political, and cultural history. An important part of this history is the exchange of peoples across the two countries’ long border. Every year, foreign nationals in the US come to Canada on both temporary and permanent bases. Upon arrival in Canada, many find that their prior […]

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Canada has a longstanding commitment to family values. This commitment is reflected in the government’s ongoing efforts to keep immigrant families together whenever possible. >>Read More…

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Representatives from David Cohen’s immigration law firm, Campbell Cohen, will be traveling to the United Kingdom in mid-November. They will be attending the “Opportunities Overseas Expo” from November 10th – 11th in London. If you are interested in working or otherwise coming to Canada, visiting the Expo and connecting with the Campbell Cohen team may […]

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 11,000 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… Celebrated reaching 10,000 fans Shared an inspirational picture of Canada’s natural beauty Kept our 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. • Rwandan Genocide Participant Deported from Canada Jean Leonard Teganya, a Rwandan refugee claimant in Canada, has been deported for complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. >>Read more…  Citizenship and Immigration Canada […]

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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: I am in the process for sponsoring my parents for Permanent Residency through the Family Class. My father, who was the principle applicant, recently passed away. I still wish to bring […]

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced a new regulation, which it hopes will deter people from scamming their way into Canada and at the same time benefit the victims of marriage fraud. >>Read More…

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It is no secret that Canada is a global leader in science and technology. The country produces industry leaders in a number of technology sectors, but one thing is needed to ensure that the industry continues to thrive – an influx of skilled technology professionals. The Information Technology Association of Canada sums up this need […]

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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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