Prospective immigrants to Canada will soon be better protected against fraud and exploitation by unauthorized or “ghost consultants”. Last June, Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney proposed Bill C-35 entitled the “Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act” that will make it a criminal offense for unauthorized individuals to charge money to provide immigration advice and services. […]
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New rules to strengthen Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program came into effect on April 1, 2011. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) will be making significant changes to the current procedures impacting both foreign workers and Canadian employers. As a general rule, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows […]
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Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province and is known for its beautiful sandy beaches. Due in part to the warm and welcoming nature of its residents, PEI is quickly becoming an attractive settlement destination for newcomers to Canada. To entice more immigrants to the province, the PEI provincial government recently announced the addition […]
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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 few weeks. • Alberta’s economy continues to grow A report from RBC Economics has indicated that Alberta’s economy will grow by 4.3% in 2011. Alberta is expected to have the third highest economic growth […]
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Can you guess which country sends Canada the greatest number of foreign workers? Here’s a hint. It’s not the U.S. or Mexico, despite the opportunities for cross-border employment provided by the North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The correct answer, according to a recent survey, is the Philippines. In 2009 there were 51,325 Filipinos working in […]
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently announced they are consulting with relevant stakeholders about changing various aspects of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. CIC is considering changing the number of points awarded in three of the six selection factors. CIC is also proposing changes to educational requirements and stricter rules for assessing the validity of […]
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Last month we informed you how to qualify for Canadian permanent residency through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. This month, we would like to tell you what the province of Quebec has to offer. Quebec is Canada’s largest province by area and is home to over 7,800,000 people. Its residents account for nearly 25 percent […]
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Last year, Canada accepted 182,322 temporary foreign workers into the country. Nearly 100,000 international students were accepted to study at Canadian schools. International students and temporary foreign workers are ideal candidates for Canadian permanent residency. These individuals have already settled into Canadian society and have established important networks in their communities and their careers. The […]
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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 few weeks. • Study shows Canada excels at integrating immigrants A recent survey found that Canada was better at integrating immigrants into its society compared to most other North American and European countries. Canada […]
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Once upon a time, about half a century ago, Canadians felt differently about providing safe haven to people fleeing persecution. I can still remember the excitement that permeated my elementary school classroom as we prepared a mid-year welcome for three new students. They were Hungarian kids, whose parents had fled their homeland in the aftermath […]
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It is quite common for individuals to submit their applications for Canadian permanent residence to the wrong visa office, resulting in the return of the applications without processing. This mistake can be avoided by understanding which visa office is right for your application. Most applications for Canadian permanent residence are first submitted to an immigration […]
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An aging population combined with a shortage of nurses is a dangerous combination for the Canadian health care sector. The number of practicing nurses is declining worldwide and in Canada, the shortage of nurses is causing longer hospital wait times and a decrease in the quality of service provided. Canadian nurses themselves are part of […]
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Quebec is Canada’s largest province in terms of size and is often referred to as “La Belle Province” or the beautiful province in the rest of Canada. Known for its European-style cities, such as Montreal, Quebec is a prime destination for immigrants from all over the world. >>Read the full article on Canadavisa.com…
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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 few weeks. • Helping immigrants integrate into the Canadian workforce A Vancouver pilot project was launched this week in order to help skilled immigrants better integrate into the Canadian business world. The Newcomer’s Mentorship […]
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There are no two ways about it. As a group, newer Canadians are getting the short end of the stick. In the next Federal election most of their votes will count for only half as much as the votes of other Canadians. This is entirely due to where they happen to reside. >>Click here to […]
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This year has brought many changes to various Canadian immigration laws, regulations, and policies. While most changes were made in order to allow more people to immigrate to Canada, other changes were made to limit who could apply under a specific program. The following are some of the more notable changes that were made to […]
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The province of Nova Scotia recently announced the introduction of a new stream to their Provincial Nominee Program. Immigrants who have farming experience are now able to apply under the Agri-Food Sector stream. The aim of this new program is to create additional jobs and strengthen the economy of Nova Scotia by attracting skilled immigrants […]
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Having a job offer from a Canadian employer can be a great way to optimize your chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency. A genuine job offer may entitle you to a work permit or permanent residency under various Federal and Provincial immigration programs. Both levels of government recognize that individuals are more likely to be […]
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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 few weeks. • Canada’s growing nursing workforce According to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada now has around 350,000 regulated nurses across the country. Since 2005, approximately 30,000 […]
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Canadian immigration policy will likely come under considerable scrutiny in 2011. Most political pundits predict that Canadians will be going to the polls next spring to elect a national government and if that happens Canada’s approach towards immigration is certain to come up for debate. >>Click here to read the full blog post…
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Why is it that 2 million Quebecers lack access to a family doctor when there are hundreds of qualified foreign trained doctors in Quebec who are unable to practice? The Quebec Human Rights Commission just completed a three-year investigation of this apparent mismatch and recently made its findings known. According to the report, the culprits […]
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Last month we informed you that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is publishing the number of complete applications it receives for each open occupation under the Federal Skilled Worker category. Between June 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011, CIC will only accept 20,000 total applications for processing under the Federal Skilled Worker category with a cap […]
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Several Canadian provinces offer Canadian Permanent Residency nominations for individuals in semi-skilled professions in manufacturing, transportation, food and beverage, and hospitality occupations. These provincial nomination programs (PNPs) are designed to support economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the provinces. In general, the goal of any PNP is to simplify and speed-up the process of […]
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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 few weeks. • Skilled worker immigrants doing well in Canada A new evaluation has found that those who immigrant to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker program are contributing positively to Canada’s economy. The most […]
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I came across several blogs recently written by new Canadians who use their blogs as a venue to share aspects of their lives in Canada. I was curious to know what these bloggers have in common, if anything. They have immigrated to Canada from different countries, they vary in age, and some have children, while […]
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