OTTAWA, October 31, 2001 — Citizenship and Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to immigration today by tabling a plan in the House of Commons on immigration levels for 2002. The planning range, established in consultation with provincial and territorial governments, moves the Government of Canada closer to its long-term goal of annual immigration […]

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Q. Given the current situation in the USA, are there any expected consequences for Canadian immigration? Answer: Many of our clients and visitors to this website are asking if the tragic events that took place in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001 will have an effect on the Canadian immigration process. There have been […]

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Q. A parent that I am sponsoring was asked to do additional medical examinations due to a small kidney stone? Might this result in inadmissibility? Answer: I would not expect such a condition, unless representative of a larger problem, to critically affect admissibility. Determination of medical admissibility, however, is made by a Medical Officer in […]

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The principal changes to the “Regulation respecting the selection of foreign nationals”, which was adopted on May 2, 2001, came in effect on September 17, 2001. Major changes are affecting the point system, the factors and criteria of the selection grid. In summary, there will be a higher number of points awarded to certain types […]

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OTTAWA — A new immigration law that’s lingering in the Senate contains the tools to tighten Canada’s borders and weed out potential terrorists, Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan says. In her first statement since the U.S. terrorist attacks, Caplan pressed the Senate to pass Bill C-11, a long-awaited revamping of the Immigration Act. “The protection of […]

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Q. What is the major criteria for interview waiving? I heard from qualified friends that they got there interview waived but there English ability seems to be below average. English ability is one of the major criteria. Is it that for qualified professionals the visa officer take it granted that the candidates English ability is […]

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Q. I own a house in my home country which I intend to sell after I land in Canada. I will declare it upon my landing along with other funds I intend to bring in Canada at a later stage. 1) Do I have to make an estimation of the value of my house, i.e., […]

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Tens of thousands of temporary workers could be fast-tracked into Canada some within weeks, possibly even days – under a proposed radical overhaul of federal immigration rules. The rewriting of the rules is aimed at easing Canada’s skilled labour shortage, which experts warn is growing at an alarming rate. High-tech and the building trades are […]

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OTTAWA — Canada is on the road to exceeding its immigration targets for the second year in a row, according to an internal government document. It indicates that in the first quarter of this year, almost 58,000 people immigrated to Canada. That’s an increase of 27 per cent over the same period last year. This […]

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Q. Now that I am on a work visa (1 year work permit after graduation), I wonder if I have to pay the federal taxes they deduct from my paycheck? I am still not a resident of Canada. Answer: It is first important to remember that the term “resident of Canada” for immigration purpose and for […]

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Q. Do you have any suggestions for improving the chances of successful application for a candidate who does not score high points in the Skilled Worker category? Answer: There are two possible approaches under the present selection criteria: 1. Arranged employment in Canada. This would require either a validated job offer from a Canadian employer, or […]

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Bill C-11 was adopted by the House of Commons (3rd reading) and was introduced in the Senate in June 2001. There will be no official movement on the Bill until the resumption of the Senate’s session in September of 2001 . The following is a summary of the provisions proposed in regards to the Skilled […]

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Q. I want to know how to write résumé’s cover letter for Canadian Employers. I have several years of computer experience with many related International certifications. I also want to know what attractive text should be in one’s resume cover letter, So that employer does not wonder that person wants employment letter for achieving ten […]

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Q. I’m currently a french resident, I’m considering applying for permanent resident status under the skilled worker program. My question is about the company => employee => taxes cash flow. To make my question clear, let me expose how this works in Europe: One negotiates a gross salary. From this amount the company automatically pays […]

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Bill C-11 was adopted by the House of Commons (3rd reading) and was introduced in the Senate in June 2001. There will be no official movement on the Bill until the resumption of the Senate’s session in September of 2001 . The following is a summary of the provisions proposed in regards to the Family […]

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Q. I am presently residing in Canada with my Canadian spouse. Is it still necessary to return to my home country and submit the application there? Answer: If married to a Canadian and within Canada, then an application for sponsorship may be submitted within Canada, as the marriage would constitute sufficient Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds to […]

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Q. I received my landing documents, and plan to move. I am now in California, and have the US H1B visa. My plan is go to Canada for landing, stay there for a few days, then go back the US to say goodbye to my boss, then reenter Canada. My question is what documents do […]

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Accra’s satellite office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa, has become a full-service immigration office like Accra. Certain countries (see list of area responsibilities*) currently under the jurisdiction of the Accra regional processing centre (RPC) will become part of Abidjan’s new territory after April 1. The division of responsibilities basically follows linguistic lines: French-speaking for […]

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Ontario’s Budget, announced early in May, restored tens of millions of dollars in R&D incentives to the bottom lines of IT industry companies. For a two-year period, Ontario will restore the value of base provincial incentives that were to have been clawed back as per the February 2000 federal budget. The announcement is a significant […]

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Ontario Premier, Mike Harris, says his government will head off a crucial doctor shortage by creating a new Internet-based medical school in Northern Ontario and bringing in more foreign doctors. … Harris told the London audience his government would “streamline” foreign doctors’ entry to Ontario, aiming to double the number coming to the province. But […]

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Immigrant investors have put $2.5 billion into the Canadian economy in the past five years, according to a study by the federal immigration department. “They have contributed to the economic development of every Canadian province and territory,” says the November 2000 study by research manager Martha Justus. “They have been responsible for the maintenance and […]

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Q. With a points score of 63 what are the chances of an interview waiver? Failing that what are the chances of being awarded the 7 points for personal suitability at interview? I will be applying through the London office. Answer: Interview waivers are not based on the score that an applicant has alone. Although the […]

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Q. Once the application process is completed, what is the process at the time of landing? Answer: At landing, the validity of landing documents, its consistency with passport information, and validity of passports will be verified. You will be asked to provide a list of any belongings that you intend to have follow you to Canada […]

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Given the recent changes in the economic climate in the USA, we have summarized some recent reports on the Canadian economy for the benefit of our readers. The following has been extracted from the Opening Statement by David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce […]

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration is undertaking the process of public consultations across Canada with respect to Bill C-11, an Act respecting immigration to Canada and the granting of refugee protection to persons who are displaced, persecuted or in danger. The committee will be holding public hearings as follows: April 30 – […]

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