OTTAWA — Immigration to Canada fell by about 8.5% between 2001 and 2002, says a new study, adding the downward trend was most significant in Toronto, which barely retained its position as the top North American destination for newcomers. But the decline illuminates a wider problem than simply a drop in the number of immigrants […]
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Q. I intend to apply to immigrate to Canada via the Quebec application process, which has a different selection system. Once landed, am I limited to residing in Quebec only? Answer: In principle, if you choose the province of Quebec as a destination, you do have to have an intent to live and work in […]
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Q. Is it possible to obtain to work permit while a permanent resident application is pending ? is HRDC approval required for all jobs? Answer: Yes, it is possible to apply for a temporary employment authorization while a permanent resident application is pending. Such an application would not have a negative bearing on the permanent […]
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Canada’s immigration department was dealt a serious blow late yesterday afternoon after a Federal Court judge slapped it with an injunction preventing it from rejecting the applications of skilled workers who applied before Jan. 1, 2002, to immigrate to Canada. The move affects an estimated 100,000 people caught in a backlog when Canada decided to […]
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A court ruling has offered new hope to thousands of would-be New Zealanders anxious to put down roots in their new homeland. The High Court in Auckland today ruled against the retrospective application of immigration rules changes introduced on 19 November last year. These changes restricted the issuing of temporary “Job Search” visas for General […]
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Q. My husband is a US citizen, living and working in the USA. Due to our circumstances, neither of us are presently able to leave out home country to emigrate. However, my husband was recently refused admission to Canada as a visitor. Can anything be done? Answer: This is an unfortunate issue of timing, and […]
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The B.C. and Canadian governments are working on a new “made-in-B.C. strategy” for immigration that would increase the number of skilled out-of-province workers entering the workforce. Federal Immigration Minister Denis Coderre met in Vancouver yesterday with George Abbott, B.C.’s minister responsible for immigration, and said afterward the deal involves greater recognition of foreign credentials. And […]
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The Citizenship and Immigration department is bracing for a flood of multi-million dollar lawsuits after a panel of judges upheld a controversial ruling that said federal bureaucrats misled Parliament about severe backlogs in the immigration system. The decision, handed down on Thursday by the Federal Court of Appeal, alters the fate of more than 100,000 […]
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Q. My application under skilled worker category is submitted in Buffalo in April 2002. Now I see that after June 28, there are new additional forms, and necessity of English language tests, new mark system of 75, etc. 1. Do I have to submit new application with new forms? 2. Is there any flexibility in […]
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Q. My application was refused after the immigration official failed to award 5 points on the adaptability factor for a Canadian relative. What can be done? Answer: There are three available strategies. Without specific knowledge of the case, it is difficult to know which would be best: 1. advise the visa office of the errors […]
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Finance Minister Paul Martin, a strong leader in the bid for the next Prime Minister position, has suggested that Canada must do more to bring qualified immigrants to Canada, and to ensure that they are more easily able to obtain the necessary qualifications to practise their professions. Speculation is that this may hint at yet […]
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Fraudulent immigration consultants — described as ”vultures” by Denis Coderre, the Immigration Minister — should face $50,000 fines and criminal convictions for failing to meet proposed conduct laws, an expert panel says. The panel’s report, to be released today, calls on Ottawa to regulate consultants, spelling out a code of conduct and minimum standards. The […]
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Q. I intend to apply to immigrate to Canada via the Quebec application process, which has a different selection system. Once landed, am I limited to residing in Quebec only? Answer: In principle, if you choose the province of Quebec as a destination, you do have to have an intent to live and work in […]
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Q. Is it possible to obtain to work permit while a permanent resident application is pending ? is HRDC approval required for all jobs? Answer: Yes, it is possible to apply for a temporary employment authorization while a permanent resident application is pending. Such an application would not have a negative bearing on the permanent […]
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Canada’s immigration department was dealt a serious blow late yesterday afternoon after a Federal Court judge slapped it with an injunction preventing it from rejecting the applications of skilled workers who applied before Jan. 1, 2002, to immigrate to Canada. The move affects an estimated 100,000 people caught in a backlog when Canada decided to […]
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A court ruling has offered new hope to thousands of would-be New Zealanders anxious to put down roots in their new homeland. The High Court in Auckland today ruled against the retrospective application of immigration rules changes introduced on 19 November last year. These changes restricted the issuing of temporary “Job Search” visas for General […]
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At the time of implementation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of June 28th 2002, a transitional period was specified in the legislation. This period was recommend by Canadian Parliament as a necessary measure to allow as much of the existing backlog as possible to be cleared out under the Regulations in effect at […]
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The country’s rapidly ageing population, coupled with a dearth of young workers, will cause a major shortage of potential employees and could mean immigrants will account for almost all of the labour force growth within a decade, Statistics Canada suggests. Census data for 2001, released yesterday, predicts potential worker shortfalls in a vast range of […]
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The government will spend $41.4 million over the next two years to attract more skilled workers and foreign students to Canada and to help workers find jobs once they get here. And at a time when the vast majority of immigrants settle in Toronto, part of the money will be earmarked for efforts to attract […]
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Q. How can I know that my case is assessed by the visa officer before March 31,2003. I want to know if application is being assessed under the new law or old criteria? Answer: Your application will be processed under the old regulations up until March 31, 2003. If you have not received an interview […]
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Q. Following the completion of my selection interview, I have not received any new information. What are the possible reasons for delays? Answer: It can take several months for the immigration officer to make a review of the application after the selection Interview. Average times vary from each processing post and can depend on a […]
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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations implemented June 28th 2001 included legislation allowing Citizenship and Immigration Canada to restrict submission of immigration applications. Applicants would be required to submit the application only in a country in which they have resident status for a period for one year or more. Although these provisions were […]
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Canadian ports of entry are directing Refugee applicants seeking admission from the United States back to the USA with an appointment to return for a hearing at a later date. This is being done to reduce waiting times at ports of entry, but is causing some such applicants to be forced to return to face […]
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Recent reports suggest that US immigration authorities are conducting exit-control investigations at certain Canadian ports of entry. In accordance with current US policy, individuals found to be out of status in the United States during such checks may be subject to detainment.
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Q. I have submitted a Federal application, but I will be studying in Quebec when I expect the case to be concluded. How ill this affect my case? Answer: As you may be aware, Quebec has its own criteria for selection of immigrants. In a case in which you are studying in Quebec at the […]
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