Canada’s Information Technology (IT) sector is currently growing. Faced with the need for more IT workers, the Canadian government has taken steps to attract leading IT companies and industry professionals from around the world. Currently, IT professionals in a wide range of fields may be eligible to immigrate to Canada, or to come to the […]
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Many prospective immigrants around the world were excited to learn that Canada’s popular Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program reopened on May 1, 2014. Moreover, the program is open to a full 50 eligible occupations, with an overall intake cap of 25,000 applications. The excitement for the program’s reopening has been reinforced by the fact that […]
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Canadavisa is dedicated to helping you find your ‘clear path to Canada’. For many individuals, that path starts with studies in Canada. That’s why we are excited to introduce our brand new Canadavisa School Finder! The Canadavisa School Finder is a tool designed to help you make an informed decision when choosing a school in Canada. You can […]
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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: Does the temporary foreign worker moratorium affect individuals already in Canada on a work permit? On April 24, 2014, the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced an immediate […]
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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 month. • New Immigrant Investor Program in the Works Last Friday, May 23, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander met with business leaders to begin formulating plans for a new federal immigrant investor program. […]
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When the Soviet Union crushed the Hungarian uprising of 1956, Canada responded decisively to the plight of the 200,000 refugees who fled for their lives. Back then, the Canadian population was less than half of what it is today, and yet we managed to resettle almost 40,000 victims of the hammer and sickle within our […]
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Many prospective immigrants were excited to learn that the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program reopened to applicants on May 1, 2014. The program, Canada’s most popular, is open to applicants with education and experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. While some aspects of the FSW program remain unchanged from the previous application cycle, there […]
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Many prospective travelers to Canada are surprised to find out that a past criminal conviction – even one committed many years ago – can render them inadmissible to Canada. Whether coming to work, study, or just planning a day of sightseeing, increased security at the Canadian border means that a past conviction can bar an […]
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The Minister of Employment and Social Development, Jason Kenney, recently announced that a temporary moratorium has been placed on the issuance of Labour Market Opinions (LMOs) to employers seeking to hire workers in the food service industry. The decision to institute a moratorium came as the result of recent widespread allegations of fraud in the […]
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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 month. • Quebec Seeks Exemption from Foreign Worker Moratorium Quebec’s Immigration Minister, Kathleen Weil, has gone on record stating that the province will seek an exemption from a recent moratorium placed on hiring foreign […]
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On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the Government of Canada announced new occupations and caps for the popular Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. Additional important information has been announced for the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programs. The new changes go into effect for all three programs on May 1, 2014. “This […]
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On April 1, 2014, the popular Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program began accepting applications under the same eligibility requirements as the previous application cycle. Between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015, the program will limit its application intake to 6,500 applications. According to Attorney David Cohen, this is good news for prospective applicants around […]
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The Indian community in Canada has a fascinating history spanning more than a century. Starting with just a few immigrants landing ashore in Vancouver, British Columbia, Indo-Canadians now comprise one of Canada’s largest and most well-integrated immigrant communities. A Brief History of Indian Immigration The first documented immigrants from the Indian subcontinent were of the […]
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Many employers know that, when looking for a new employee, time is of the essence. In the days, weeks, or months that an important position remains unfilled, a company can lose untold sums of money and valuable resources. It is therefore important for employers hiring abroad to be aware of the timeframes needed to bring […]
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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 a Destination for Venture Capitalists The Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia are three of the most popular locations in North America for venture capital investment. >>Read more […]
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In recent weeks, the small Canadian province of Nova Scotia has been under the spotlight for many prospective immigrants. This is due largely to the creation of a new stream of immigration called the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream (RLMD), which is administered as part of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. Unlike most Canadian immigration […]
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La version française suit The Government of Quebec has announced new intake caps for its skilled worker, investor, entrepreneur and self employed immigration programs. By enforcing strict limits on application acceptance, Quebec is ensuring that it will receive a manageable load of applications this year. It will also reward proactive individuals who prepare and submit […]
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Over the past few years, the Government of Canada has expressed its intention to bring immigration processing times down to approximately 12 months or less. Recently, it appears as though the government has begun to deliver on its promises. According to Attorney David Cohen, of the Canadian immigration law firm Campbell Cohen, some clients who […]
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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 I still submit a Quebec Skilled Worker application after March 31, 2014? Yes. The Government of Quebec has announced that it will accept a maximum of 6,500 applications under 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 two weeks. • Quebec Announces New Caps The Government of Quebec has announced a number of measures for its Skilled Worker, Investor, and Entrepreneur programs. >>Read more • Immigration Minister Hints at New Immigrant […]
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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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