Refugee claimants in the U.S. will have limited time to seek asylum in Canada before a controversial agreement comes into effect requiring them to seek a safe haven in the first country they reach. The move could decrease the number of refugee claims in Canada by as much as one-third, and has already prompted anxiety […]
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Q. I intend to come to Canada as a visitor for several months. If I find a job during that time, can I change my status while in Canada? Answer: Specific provisions to ‘change’ status under such circumstances do not exist, but an applicant can apply for a work permit or for permanent resident status […]
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The Minister of Immigration, Judy Srgo, have begun investigations into private language schools in order to enhance the foreign student program. Amidst complaints that many such private institutions do not offer an adequate education, the process of accrediting such colleges is being reviewed. The 11 immigration ministers will also discuss how ESL courses can assist […]
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A looming and “severe” labour shortage will put “significant strain” on Canada’s public and private pension system, according to a study by Watson Wyatt Canada. The consulting company predicts that over the coming decade, Canada’s pool of workers will grow more slowly than the population, then stagnate, before shrinking in the 2020s and eventually lead […]
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Q. If I submit my case now and the pass mark changes again, how will that affect my application? Answer: Although no changes to the Regulations or pass mark are presently under official discussion, this is always a possibility. In the last case in which this took place, we saw that the immigration department sought […]
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM), an inter-governmental body with more than 100 member states, tries to address migration issues outside of the U.N. system and cooperates with the U.N. in the Geneva Migration Group. A single global agency should be created to deal with the wide range of issues surrounding the increasingly important migration […]
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Stricter security measures brought in for the new year have left dozens of landed immigrants stranded overseas, barred from Canada-bound flights because they do not have permanent-resident cards. At least 36 people were turned away from flights to Canada since the new rules went into effect on Dec. 31, Citizenship and Immigration spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi […]
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Q. I was admitted to my current country of residence for a period of 6 months. I then was able to extend the duration of this admission by another 6 months. Am I allowed to submit my application to the visa office responsible for my current country of residence? Answer: As you are aware, the […]
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Canadians and landed immigrants should have the right to sponsor a wider range of relatives to help families reunite and the country meet its immigration targets, supporters of proposed federal legislation said Friday. The initiative is important because Canada has fallen “dramatically short” in the numbers of immigrants it attracts and because it would help […]
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LONDON, Ont. (CP) – The economy is showing signs of recovery and should grow by more than four per cent in the final quarter of this year, the governor of the Bank of Canada said Monday. Consumer spending and business investment are healthy while export demand should soon increase, thanks to a boom in the […]
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Q. Is documentation of language skills mandatory? Answer: The present immigration Regulations do provide immigration officials with the authority to require evidence of language skills as part of the application. More an more visa offices are relying on such provisions in an effort to reduce the processing delays for skilled worker applicants by reducing the […]
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Federal Immigration Minister Denis Coderre said Monday Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers and companies are beginning to realize it’s important to integrate immigrants into the workforce. Coderre said Ottawa is now working with the provinces to devise a plan that would allow foreign professionals to be accredited in Canada. Quebec Social Affairs […]
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Q. Will a Canadian job offer speed up an immigration application? Answer: An offer of employment from a Canadian company can expedite an immigration application or relocation to Canada in either of two ways: 1. If the offer of employment is confirmed by the Human Resources Development Canada office responsible for the jurisdiction of the […]
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Q. I would like to know what are the impacts of the new guidelines issued on Sept 18 on Transitional Cases. I had applied for Immigration under Independent Category in Nov 2001. On Feb 2002 Received the acknowledgment card from the Canadian High commission London.On July 2002 Received intimation that Interview is required and the […]
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A new umbrella group of representatives from government, businesses and civic groups aims to help newcomers find work — especially skilled immigrants who have trouble getting jobs in their fields. Called the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, the new group had its inaugural meeting yesterday. The new council announced two pilot programs yesterday. One, called […]
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Q. I am a software consultant employed by a large software company based in the United States. I was hoping to transfer to the company’s Canada office for various reasons. Is this possible? Answer: The details of your qualifications and of the nature of the job offer would determine the available avenues for employment authorization […]
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Q. I am wondering if my current work as a research assistant in a university in Canada can fetch me some points under the working experience factor as well as points for having worked for at least one year full-time in Canada since I have been on this job for up to 2 years part-time. […]
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Montreal, buoyed by a robust economy and aggressive recruitment strategies, vaulted past Vancouver last year among top Canadian destinations for immigrants. It’s the first time since 1993 that Montreal has occupied second place behind perennial leader Toronto – a further sign of the economic turnaround on Quebec’s island metropolis. The Montreal region received 33,004 immigrants […]
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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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