Q. I have sent my application forms to Singapore a year ago. I would like to transfer my application to Buffalo. I will go to Buffalo for the interview if need be. How long will the transfer take? The processing time at Buffalo is shorter, about 4-6 months, according to what I read in this […]
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and M.P. for Westmount-Ville Marie, Lucienne Robillard, today tabled in the House of Commons the 1999 Immigration Plan, in which she sets out the immigration levels forecast for the coming year and the anticipated results for the current year. Canada is expected to receive between 180,000 and 200,000 immigrants […]
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The visa operations of the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade have been disrupted because of the crisis over Kosovo. We hope the situation improves so that we can get back to normal soon but, for now, our ability to provide service is somewhat restricted. VISITOR VISAS: We resumed Visitor Visa service in Belgrade on October 1 […]
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Q. I know that some of the occupations listed in the National Occupational Classification have multiple jobs combined. To be successful in obtaining PR do you have to performed all the duties mentioned here or one/two of the duties mentioned above? Answer: The Career Handbook, which accompanies the NOC, segregates those occupations which contain multiple […]
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Q. I would like to know if CCPE are the only Engineering Society able to give an informal assessment of qualifications in Canada. I am a Civil Engineer and I have recently been accepted as an associate member of the CSCE (civil engineering) and I was wondering if CSCE have the authorization to do this […]
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Q. Can an individual get a Canadian GC and continue work in US and also apply for US Permanent residency? if so by what time has one to decide which one he or she should stick with ? Answer: There is no bar to applying for permanent resident status in either Canada or the USA […]
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In June of 1998, the province of Manitoba signed the Provincial Nominee Agreement, allowing for the selection and nomination of prospective immigrants. A separate selection criteria was created for evaluation of such applicants. Applicants exceeding the minimum requisite 55 points are eligible for nomination. The application for nomination is submitted within Canada, to the Immigration […]
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Our first newsletter was circulated over one year ago (in May/June of 1 997). Our original desire to produce newsletters on a quarterly basis fell victim to significant increases in the workload here in Damascus. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this edition of the newsletter will, in part, be to inform you as to the impact […]
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Q. Could anyone tell me how many points will I get on arranged employment if I am currently working as full-time computer programmer in Canada? Answer: The fact that you are presently employed in Canada does not entitle necessarily you to the points for arranged employment. The permanent job offer would have to be validated […]
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Q. My spouse is presently married. Following the submission of our application, how will her delivery affect processing of the case? Answer: If the baby is delivered any time prior to your landing, medical examinations would be necessary, and the child would be amended to the application. This may entail returning the landing documents if […]
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Q. I am currently in US. From the previous edition of the Canada Immigration Newsletter, I saw that the waiting time for skilled workers is 8 months in Mexico and 16 months in Buffalo. Is Mexico really 8 months faster than Buffalo? If I send my application to Mexico, what should I be aware of? […]
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OTTAWA, September 30, 1998 – Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Pierre S. Pettigrew, Minister of Human Resources Development, and John Manley, Minister of Industry, today announced a pilot project that will help Canada gain a competitive advantage in attracting highly skilled foreign workers for temporary assignments. Under this pilot project, spouses accompanying temporary […]
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The following points were determined following a Canadian Bar Association meeting with the assistant manager at the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville. It should be noted that the CPC does not handle the processing of the PR applications referred to. Vegreville does NOT have a policy of refusing visitor’s extensions for people who have applied […]
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Office Closures: The visa office in Lisbon, Portugal closed on June 30, 1998. Responsibility for processing applications from Spain and Portugal, along with all existing files, has moved to Paris. Our office in Riyadh will cease processing visitor visas from the Gulf as of November 11. Nonetheless, a locally-engaged employee will be retained in Riyadh […]
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Q. Does anyone have CCPE’s definition for Chemical Engineers or know where to find it? Answer: The CCPE is not responsible for the definition of occupations for the purpose of evaluation of eligibility for immigration to Canada. The CCPE simply evaluates engineering education for consistency with Canadian labour market requirements. The individual should refer to […]
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Q. I have a chance to be sent by a Canadian company to work in the US. The company recruits and then sends engineers all over N. America. Will this mean I am still subject to the 6 months rule during my 3 year wait on PR (before getting a Canadian passport)? Or as its […]
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Q. How much time is given within which one has to undergo the medical exam once the notice of assessment is sent out ? Is it possible to wait for a tentative approval of application before going for the medical ? Answer: If medical examination forms are issued prior to the interview date, the applicant […]
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Q. My family got PR and landed in Canada. Because I have not finished my Ph.D. degree, I applied for RRP in Bonn. In my application I showed a proof from my professor. He wrote that I will finish my degree till 30th. Sept. 1999. However, our application is refused. Please tell me what I […]
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Q. In the event that my spouse becomes pregnant following issuance of landing documents, does the visa office have to be advised of this change in medical status? Answer: I am not personally aware of visa offices requesting information about change of medical status at the issuance of landing documents. They do, however, require notification […]
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BETWEEN: OLANREWAJU OLATUNJI OLAJUWON (Applicant) – and – THE MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION (Respondent) REASONS FOR ORDER MacKAY, J.: [1] This is an application for judicial review of and an order setting aside, the decision of the visa officer at the Canadian High Commission in London, dated August 14, 1997, whereby the applicant’s application […]
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The following information has been reproduced with the permission of Lexbase, a monthly immigration law journal, Editor-in-Chief, Richard Kurland, email: lexbase@interlink.net The table indicates the time in months that is required to process 80% of all final cases in every overseas immigration processing post for the most recent quarter. Indication is also given of the […]
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Q. Based on the new occupational code (NOC) that was put into effect in May, 1997 that I will be disqualified from receiving points altogether (15 ETF points and 10 occupational points) because of the lack of a degree. It seems unfair. Is this true? Is there any way around it? Answer: Yes, it is […]
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Q. I am keen to know a few facts about the background check such as how long does it take?, what do they check? Answer: The background clearance is to maintain and protect the safety and good order of Canadian society by preventing the admission of persons who threaten the internal security of Canada or […]
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Q. I have recently heard from someone that if I show arranged employment on my permanent residence application then the visa officer may decline me the immigration visa and rather offer me a temporary work visa.Has anyone heard or experienced such a thing? Answer: If you possess the validated offer of permanent employment, and an […]
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Q. At the moment I am a Ph.D student in USA on a foreign visa. I have received landing documents and must land prior to the completion of my degree. Will I be eligible for the Returning Resident Permit to complete my education? If not, will I forfeit my status in Canada? Answer: As a […]
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