As noted in my most recent blog, the Canadian government is proposing to amend the current Citizenship Act in a way that will fundamentally transform the meaning, scope and processing of Canadian citizenship. >>Read More…
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The Province of Nova Scotia has created a new immigration option for aspiring permanent residents called the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream. This stream, which is administered under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), is particularly exciting because individuals do not need a job offer in Canada to apply. The Regional Labour Market Demand Stream […]
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A number of new regulations for international students will come into force on June 1, 2014. The changes are intended to make the process easier for genuine students and to minimize abuse of the study permit program. The Changes The chart below compares and contrasts the current rules with the new rules as of June […]
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As part of its commitment to family unification, Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouses or common-law partners for permanent residency. For many couples, it is important that the sponsored spouse is able to work in Canada while waiting for their permanent residency to be finalized. Permanent resident visa applications for sponsored spouses […]
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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]
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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. • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Encourages Use of Authorized Representatives On Thursday, March 13, 2014 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) issued a statement encouraging prospective immigration application to use authorized immigration representatives. […]
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Many international students find that their ‘homework’ begins long before arriving in Canada. Before setting foot in the country, they must obtain a study permit, coordinate travel plans, and prepare for their upcoming studies. One of the most important steps that an international student must complete is making sure that they will have health insurance […]
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On any given night in one of Canada’s cities, the entertainment options will seem almost endless. There may be a new Russian ballet in town, or perhaps an American musical straight off Broadway. The newest rock group from London may be playing a show, and an international sporting event taking place just down the street. […]
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The Chinese community in Canada has a long and storied history. One of Canada’s largest and most prominent demographics, persons of Chinese descent have played an important role in shaping Canadian society since the first Chinese immigrants landed on the country’s shores over 200 years ago. As perhaps Canada’s oldest non-European immigrant community, the Chinese […]
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As regular readers of CIC News may already know, lawyers are currently challenging two major immigration decisions in courts of law. The first concerns the decision by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to eliminate backlogged applications to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). In 2012, CIC announced that it would return all FSWP applicants that […]
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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]
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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 just heard my application to the Immigrant Investor Program will likely be returned. What should I do now? For now, you should wait for more information about how your application […]
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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. • Children of Immigrants Succeed in Canadian Universities According to a study by Statistics Canada, children of immigrants to Canada are almost twice as likely to attend university as students whose parents […]
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Under the current Citizenship Act, the minister can grant fast-tracked Canadian citizenship to alleviate cases of special and unusual hardship or to reward services of exceptional value to Canada. >>Read more…
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The deadline for submission of applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) Program is March 31, 2014. On that date, the current regulations governing the program are set to expire. The Government of Quebec has yet to announce its plans for the QSW program going forward, leaving many to speculate as to what the future […]
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Last week, the Canadian government announced its plans to enact sweeping reforms to the Canadian Citizenship Act. These reforms, the first major changes since 1977, will affect the process of applying for Canadian citizenship and introduce new rules for some Canadian citizens. The proposed changes have been tabled in a bill before Canadian Parliament. Though […]
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In a statement made on the evening of February 11, 2014, the Canadian government announced that it intends to terminate both the Federal Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) and Federal Entrepreneur (EN) program. In doing so, it plans to eliminate several thousand backlogged applications. The Programs The IIP and EN programs have been cornerstones of Canada’s […]
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Foreign entrepreneurs have a range of options to come to Canada. With their innovative ideas and unique business expertise, these individuals help to drive economic growth across the country. Several Canadian permanent resident immigration programs target entrepreneurs, but the process can be lengthy. For many entrepreneurs, the fastest way to enter Canada is by obtaining […]
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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 Regulations for Students to Take Force June 1 A number of new regulations for study permits and other international student programs were announced today, February 12. >>Read more… • Major […]
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In just a few short decades, Canada’s Filipino community has grown from less than a thousand residents to become one of the country’s largest immigrant demographics. At present, over 500,000 Filipinos call Canada home, and this number is increasing rapidly. In fact, in recent years the Philippines has been the greatest source of immigrants to […]
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Landing a contract with a Canadian customer can mean that you or your employees may need to enter Canada to perform work. In recent years, immigration authorities at the Canadian border have increased the level of scrutiny applied to those seeking entry to Canada to work or do business. As a result, many businesses which […]
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The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program remains open until April 30th, 2014. As the date for final submission of applications draws closer, CIC News checks in to see where the program currently stands, and what this means for prospective applicants. Many Occupations Remain Open At present, 15 of the 24 eligible occupations remain open to […]
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Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]
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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: On average, how much time does it take to prepare an application for the Federal Skilled Worker Program? Most of the time taken to prepare an application under the Federal Skilled […]
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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. • Canada Seeks to Double Number of International Students by 2022 According to a new plan released this week, the Canadian government hopes to attract 450,000 international students by 2022. >>Read more… • […]
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