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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I never knew Edna Aldovino. She passed away last August in Toronto. Nonetheless, this blog is dedicated to her memory because Edna’s determination and motherly love are deserving of tribute. >>Read more…
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As of January 2, 2014, the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program is accepting new sponsorship applications. With a strict cap of 5,000 placed on application intake, prospective sponsors are working hard to ensure that they submit their applications before the cap closes. “The re-opening of this program has been the subject of great excitement here […]
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Canada’s temporary foreign worker program allows Canadian employers to fill short-term labour shortages with qualified workers from abroad. To protect Canadian workers, the program is designed primarily for short term work permits of less than four years. However, because foreign workers typically have skills and experience which are in high demand in Canada, employers often […]
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2013 was an important year in the world of Canadian immigration. Some of the country’s largest immigration programs were opened, closed or changed, and some brand new programs were introduced. “In 2013, we continued to see the Government of Canada shake up its immigration system,” said Attorney David Cohen. “Widespread changes were made across the […]
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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 a foreigner on a visitor visa apply to change to a temporary work or study visa while remaining in Canada ? No. The first temporary work permit or study permit […]
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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. • Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Re-opens Today The parent and grandparent sponsorship program, which previously saw a moratorium on application intake, began accepting applications once more on January 2, 2014. >>Read more… • Changes […]
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There has been a lot of buzz and some mixed opinion regarding the decision by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to re-open, ever so slightly, the door to parent and grandparent sponsorship. >>Read more…
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CIC News has, in the past, discussed the high demand for nurses in Canada, as well as their many options for immigration. In addition to nurses, Canada is looking for workers in a number of other healthcare fields. In fact, Canadian immigration programs across the country have been structured to specifically attract healthcare practitioners with […]
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The Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program has received a surprisingly high number of applications since it introduced a cap on overall application intake. Since August 1, 2013, a total of almost 4,000 new QSW applications have been received by the Province of Quebec, out of an overall cap of 20,000. This outpaces the Federal Skilled […]
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Canada has over 60 immigration programs, each with its own unique set of criteria. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) makes every effort to create programs with requirements that are clear. Nevertheless, every year applications are returned or rejected due to mistakes made by applicants. These mistakes are often made accidentally by the applicant. Sometimes, mistakes […]
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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. • Improvement to Canadian Passport Services Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced yesterday that Canadians living abroad will receive improved passport services. >>Read more… • Canadian Leaders Reflect on Nelson Mandela’s Legacy […]
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Results from a recent Statistics Canada survey, released this past Monday, have revealed a growing trend of migration to the country’s western provinces. These provinces, especially Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, are currently seeing an upswing in employment and economic growth. Workers from across Canada and across the world have taken note of this prosperity, and […]
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2014 is set to be an important year for family sponsorship. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) anticipates that 68,000 family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will immigrate to Canada in the next calendar year, accounting for 26.1% of total immigration. Of this number, approximately 48,000 new immigrants will be spouses, partners or children, […]
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In Canada, certain individuals can enter the country to conduct business or trade activity without needing a work permit. These individuals, known as business visitors, are an important but often overlooked aspect of Canada’s international business. This article is a brief primer on who may generally enter Canada as a business visitor, and what prospective […]
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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 understand that when my immigration application is accepted for review, I will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt from the government. Will this be received by mail or email? What if I […]
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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. • Ontario Expands Programming for Immigrants throughout Province The Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Federal Government, is expanding the successful Ontario Bridge Training Program. >>Read more… • Entrepreneur Start-Up Program Prepares […]
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Canada, like most developed countries competes for talented would-be immigrants. Part of what makes Canada desirable is the clear path it offers to citizenship and a Canadian passport. >>Read more…
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Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced significant changes to the popular Canadian Experience Class (CEC) of immigration. Most importantly, an intake cap of 12,000 applications has been instituted for the upcoming year. The cap is effective from November 9, 2013 to October 31, 2014. The CEC is a popular immigration path for […]
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that, in response to feedback from immigration stakeholders, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will be overhauled and streamlined in the New Year. The SINP is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces have dedicated PNPs, which allow them to nominate foreign nationals to the Federal government for […]
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Intake caps are slowly closing for the many occupations currently eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. However, potential immigration applicants should be aware that while caps may be closing (or closed) in some programs, many are still open and accepting applications. Most notably, the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program continues to welcome applications […]
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