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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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honoured in Ottawa Five outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs were bestowed with the first ever Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards ceremony. >>Read more… • Ontario Wants 135,000 New Immigrants Each Year An […]
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The two most popular economic immigration programs in Canada are Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. Neither program requires a Canadian job offer to be eligible to apply. The government of Canada recently announced significant changes to the FSWC, which were reported on in CIC News last month. It is […]
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As many readers of CIC News are aware, recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February 28, 2008. Campbell Cohen law firm has been at the forefront of challenging the legality of these changes. Currently, Campbell Cohen is representing 897 pre-February 2008 applicants […]
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The number of immigrants in Canada is at an all time high, and sustained immigration efforts mean that this number will only continue to grow. In fact, data from the most recent census shows that about 1 in every 5 Canadian residents were born outside of Canada. >>Read more…
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Canadavisa is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Resume Builder! The Resume Builder is a one-of-a-kind tool that helps users upload their resume and connect with Canadian employers in their fields. Here are some of the exciting updates we have made, and how they can help you come to Canada: Easier […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 9,000 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… Sparked a dialogue about immigration levels in Canada Shared a video about the “Canadian Bucket List” […]
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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: Can my 18 year old child be included in an immigration application? What is the oldest my child can be and still be considered a dependent? Yes, as a general rule […]
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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. • New Citizenship Language Rules to Take Force in November Beginning November 1, 2012, citizenship applicants will have to follow new rules to prove their competency in one of Canada’s official languages. >>Read […]
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I was quite fortunate growing up. Not only did I come of age in one of the most peaceful countries in the world, but I got to spend considerable time during my early years with my grandparents, all of whom lived long lives. It is difficult to put into words how it feels as a […]
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