Q. Does anyone know anyone who might have any information at all that might help an HIV+/HIV- same-sex couple immigrate to Canada on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds? Neither member of the relationship currently resides in Canada, though the negative partner could likely immigrate as an independent. Answer: Current Canadian Immigration regulations do not allow for same-sex […]

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Q. My friend who is a Canadian PR has been stayed outside Canada for more than 6 month for the purpose of study in a European country, and now he would like to return to Canada. He didn’t apply for a Returning Permit when he left Canada, because he didn’t have the intention of abandoning […]

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Employment grew strongly in October for the second consecutive month. An increase of 80,000 builds on September’s gain of 64,000 and brings job gains so far this year to 253,000 (+1.7%). Unemployment fell in October by an estimated 47,000 and the unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points to 7.2%, its lowest level since March 1990. […]

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In a recent article which appeared in The Globe and Mail (November 19, 1999), Elinor Caplan – Canada’s newly-installed Immigration Minister – indicated Canada’s intentions to encourage the entry of immigrants. During the course of an interview, Ms. Caplan admitted that Canada has been focusing too much of its resources on protecting its borders, as […]

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On November 5, 1999, the Government of Canada announced the proposal of a new Citizenship Act. According to Elinor Caplan, Canada’s Immigration Minister, the new Act is designed to “strengthen the value of Canadian citizenship by better defining what it means to be Canadian and by setting clearer criteria for acquiring citizenship.” As the government […]

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Q. I am an American-Chinese, was traveling with a white salesman to make a service call at a large computer company in Toronto. At the airport, customs/immigration asked us the same questions, I was sent for further questioning, but the salesman was sent through. The immigration official said they were worried about giving out too […]

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Q. Campbell/Cohen web site warns that in certain instances the lack of Canadian accreditation may result in the refusal of an application for Canadian Permanent residence. Is the accreditation for the professions of the: Auditor, Accountant, and Financial analyst required for the acceptance of the application? If yes, would the US CPA license suffice? Answer: […]

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Employment rose by an estimated 64,000 in September, bringing gains so far this year to 173,000 (+1.2%). September’s job growth resulted in a drop in the number of unemployed, causing the unemployment rate to fall 0.3 points to 7.5%, its lowest level since June 1990. Full-time employment shows strong growth September’s job growth was all […]

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Applicants who apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa under the “Skilled Worker” category are assessed under a “points” system. Under current Federal Selection Criteria, applicants are awarded “units of assessment” for a number of objective factors, such as age, education, occupational background and language ability. In addition, applicants must satisfy the employment requirements associated […]

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Ottawa — Canada plans to erect almost insurmountable hurdles for would-be immigrants who lack a university or college degree, say lawyers familiar with a new proposal changing the way Ottawa selects newcomers. The scheme, lawyers say, would make it almost impossible for many skilled trades-people to get into the country, thanks to a suggested new […]

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The Quebec Director General of Immigration has recently announced that, in light of the unusually high volume of Business Class applications submitted during the last quarter of 1998 and the first quarter of 1999 (including 2,000 applications received in the month of March 1999 alone), the Ministère des Relations avec les Citoyens et de l`Immigration […]

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The Quebec government recently released a draft Regulation setting forth proposals for the amendment of the existing selection criteria for immigrants destined for the Province of Quebec. The following is a summary of the main changes proposed in the draft Regulation: Sponsorship: In addition to the existing criteria required to qualify as a Sponsor, the […]

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Q. The occupation of my sister is Community Pharmacist (NOC 3131.1) and according to General Occupation List she can get 1score as occupational factor and 17 scores as ETF. She got education in Russia. My question is can she get 1+17=18scores in her application without Canadian license? Answer: As many professional licenses require that the […]

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Q. I would like to know about that “return ticket” for the application for extending a visitor visa. Is it really helpful, or an itinerary is enough? Answer: The return ticket is used as an indication of intention to leave Canada and, therefore, of the bona-fides of the intentions as a visitor. It does not […]

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The Economic Policy and Programs Division (Selection Branch) of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently published a Discussion Paper on proposals for a new Skilled Worker selection system. As the Discussion Paper confirms, the proposals are a “work in progress” which reflects the evolving conceptual and analytical developments on the many issues proposed. The Discussion […]

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Employment rose by an estimated 40,000 in July following little change in the previous five months and strong growth over most of 1998. In July, an increase in the number of persons looking for work, mostly among youths, caused the unemployment rate to edge up 0.1 percentage points to 7.7%.

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Q. We were rejected at the border while trying to move back to Canada with RRP (both my wife and myself have one). My son was with us and he has only his U.S. birth certificate. The reason were denied of entering Canada was stated in the document as: ‘I am of the opinion that […]

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Q. I had applied to Buffalo in early May 1999 with a request that I be interviewed in Buffalo. Now I have received a letter from buffalo that I will interviewed in LA in about 4-6 months time. They have also sent me the medical forms now. Why have I got medical forms now if […]

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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Canada, for the sixth consecutive year, ranks first among places to live, while Norway treats women better than any other country, according to the 1999 U.N. Human Development Report, released Monday. This year’s survey, like its predecessors, ranks 174 nations according to how people live, factoring in health care, life expectancy, […]

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In June, employment remained little changed for the fifth consecutive month following strong growth in the second half of 1998. The number of people in the labour force fell sharply (-81,000), with youths aged 15 to 24 accounting for most of the decline. As a result, unemployment fell by an estimated 84,000, pushing the unemployment […]

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Q. I would like to join my same sex partner who is a Canadian citizen residing in Canada. Although my education is not yet complete, the Canadian Embassy has suggested to me that I should start my application process before I receive my diploma as the application time can be quite lengthy.I am uncertain as […]

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Q. I am a Canadian citizen and engaged to a south Korean, we planned on getting married in Seoul then having her return with me to Canada, at which time I would sponsor her to immigrate to Canada. She does not require a visa to enter canada as a visitor, just a passport. Could she […]

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As was previously reported in this Newsletter (April 1999 Edition), on April 1, 1999, the Federal government announced the implementation of its new Investor Program. The new rules and regulations only apply to individuals who submit their Immigrant Investor applications after March 31, 1999. As previously reported, the essential changes to the Federal Program can […]

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Evaluating Personal Suitability: Applicants who apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa under the “Skilled Worker” category are assessed under a “points” system. Under current Federal Selection Criteria, applicants are awarded “units of assessment” for a number of objective factors, such as age, education, occupational background and language ability. In addition, applicants may be awarded […]

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The Quebec government has recently issued a statement aimed at Canadian permanent resident applicants who intend to settle in the Province of Quebec. According to the statement, all applications for Quebec Certificates of Selection (these are the Certificates issued by the Quebec immigration authorities to applicants “selected” by Quebec for immigration to Quebec) filed on […]

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