The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Canada and U.S. Promote Cross-Border Business Canada and the U.S. have released their first progress report after announcing the creation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan in 2011. >>Read more… • […]
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Until quite recently, Canadian immigration law and Canadian immigration policy were in sync, when it came to keeping families together. >>Read More…
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Enhanced inspection regulations for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were announced on Saturday, June 8th. When the proposed regulations take effect, immigration officials will have the right to enter Canadian places of employment without first obtaining a search warrant. The inspection regulations have been proposed in the midst of a nation-wide controversy surrounding Canada’s […]
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According to recent statistics, individuals who are eligible for Canadian citizenship today may not become citizens in time to vote in the 2015 federal election. Delays in application processing, which range from 21 to 29 months, have left over 24,000 individuals waiting to take the final step in their journey to becoming Canadian. Since 2006, […]
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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 Sees Largest Job Gains Since 2002 Canada’s economy shocked even the most optimistic observers, as the month of May saw 95,000 new jobs created across the country.>>Read more… • Changes […]
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For individuals whose professions were included on the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) list of 24 eligible occupations, the time has never been better to apply for Canadian immigration. However, many people whose skills and experience did not match up with jobs on the list, or who are otherwise ineligible, were disappointed to learn that […]
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There has been no official announcement, but it is rumoured that the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, which leads to a Canadian permanent resident visa, will reopen and begin accepting a limited number of applications on August 1st, 2013. To qualify, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have legally acquired a net worth of […]
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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 apply to two different permanent residence programs at the same time (like the Federal Skilled Worker and Spousal Sponsorship)? The current regulations do not prohibit the submission of applications […]
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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. • Number of US Visitors to Canada is Increasing The number of US visitors to Canada appears to be on the rise, according to figures from Statistics Canada. >>Read more… • Canadian Court […]
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Most readers are far too young to identify with the expression “hurry up and wait”. This expression dates back to the 1940’s and was used to describe the non-combat daily lives of infantrymen during World War II. Nowadays, the same expression applies to preparing for the Canadian immigration process. >>Read More…
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After two years of waiting, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon be able to, once again, sponsor their parents and grandparents for Permanent Residency. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced last Friday, May 10th, that the Parent and Grandparent stream of the Family Sponsorship program will begin accepting new applications on January 2nd, 2014. […]
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More than ever, Canada is in need of qualified workers in a range of professions. From nurses to miners, food servers to IT professionals, employers in Canada are increasingly looking beyond their own borders to meet their employment needs. When living abroad, finding a job in Canada can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, a […]
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Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney will be heading south to the US to promote Canada’s newest business immigration program, the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa. In an upcoming visit to Silicon Valley, the Minister is set to meet with some of America’s most promising business innovators in an effort to spread the word about Canada’s attraction for […]
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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 Courts Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is visiting Silicon Valley to push the government’s newest business immigration program, the Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa. >>Read more… • Parent and […]
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After almost a year of waiting, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will reopen to applicants on May 4th, 2013. In preparation for this date, the Canadian government has announced the full list of criteria for the program. These criteria include an application intake cap of 5,000 in addition to a list of 24 eligible […]
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Yesterday, April 29th 2013, the Government of Canada announced major changes to its sprawling Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. >>Read more…
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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: Is it mandatory for my spouse to meet a language threshold? It is not mandatory for a spouse to meet a minimum language threshold, under the new regulations applicable to 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. • Aerospace Industry Set to Expand in Quebec Three major European aerospace companies have announced plans to establish a presence in Montreal. Together the Austrian, French, and German companies will create nearly […]
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Ponder the following questions: Why haven’t we seen a drop in unemployment rates for certain groups of job-seekers – recent graduates, new immigrants, aboriginals, the unemployed?>>Read more…
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On April 18, 2013, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced final details about Federal Skilled Worker Program, scheduled to begin accepting applications on May 4, 2013. Eligibility Requirements In order to be considered for processing, eligible applicants must meet one the following eligibility criteria: Have at least one year of continuous, full-time (or equivalent) paid […]
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In an official ruling released today, the Federal Court of Canada has refused to hear the lawsuit against the elimination of backlogged Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) applications. However, Mr. Justice Rennie, who issued the ruling, has left the door open for a possible appeal. The Decision On March 29th, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada […]
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