The Quebec government recently released a draft Regulation setting forth proposals for the amendment of the existing selection criteria for immigrants destined for the Province of Quebec. The following is a summary of the main changes proposed in the draft Regulation: Sponsorship: In addition to the existing criteria required to qualify as a Sponsor, the […]
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Q. The occupation of my sister is Community Pharmacist (NOC 3131.1) and according to General Occupation List she can get 1score as occupational factor and 17 scores as ETF. She got education in Russia. My question is can she get 1+17=18scores in her application without Canadian license? Answer: As many professional licenses require that the […]
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Q. I would like to know about that “return ticket” for the application for extending a visitor visa. Is it really helpful, or an itinerary is enough? Answer: The return ticket is used as an indication of intention to leave Canada and, therefore, of the bona-fides of the intentions as a visitor. It does not […]
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The Economic Policy and Programs Division (Selection Branch) of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently published a Discussion Paper on proposals for a new Skilled Worker selection system. As the Discussion Paper confirms, the proposals are a “work in progress” which reflects the evolving conceptual and analytical developments on the many issues proposed. The Discussion […]
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Employment rose by an estimated 40,000 in July following little change in the previous five months and strong growth over most of 1998. In July, an increase in the number of persons looking for work, mostly among youths, caused the unemployment rate to edge up 0.1 percentage points to 7.7%.
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Q. We were rejected at the border while trying to move back to Canada with RRP (both my wife and myself have one). My son was with us and he has only his U.S. birth certificate. The reason were denied of entering Canada was stated in the document as: ‘I am of the opinion that […]
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Q. I had applied to Buffalo in early May 1999 with a request that I be interviewed in Buffalo. Now I have received a letter from buffalo that I will interviewed in LA in about 4-6 months time. They have also sent me the medical forms now. Why have I got medical forms now if […]
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Canada, for the sixth consecutive year, ranks first among places to live, while Norway treats women better than any other country, according to the 1999 U.N. Human Development Report, released Monday. This year’s survey, like its predecessors, ranks 174 nations according to how people live, factoring in health care, life expectancy, […]
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In June, employment remained little changed for the fifth consecutive month following strong growth in the second half of 1998. The number of people in the labour force fell sharply (-81,000), with youths aged 15 to 24 accounting for most of the decline. As a result, unemployment fell by an estimated 84,000, pushing the unemployment […]
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Q. I would like to join my same sex partner who is a Canadian citizen residing in Canada. Although my education is not yet complete, the Canadian Embassy has suggested to me that I should start my application process before I receive my diploma as the application time can be quite lengthy.I am uncertain as […]
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Q. I am a Canadian citizen and engaged to a south Korean, we planned on getting married in Seoul then having her return with me to Canada, at which time I would sponsor her to immigrate to Canada. She does not require a visa to enter canada as a visitor, just a passport. Could she […]
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As was previously reported in this Newsletter (April 1999 Edition), on April 1, 1999, the Federal government announced the implementation of its new Investor Program. The new rules and regulations only apply to individuals who submit their Immigrant Investor applications after March 31, 1999. As previously reported, the essential changes to the Federal Program can […]
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Evaluating Personal Suitability: Applicants who apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa under the “Skilled Worker” category are assessed under a “points” system. Under current Federal Selection Criteria, applicants are awarded “units of assessment” for a number of objective factors, such as age, education, occupational background and language ability. In addition, applicants may be awarded […]
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The Quebec government has recently issued a statement aimed at Canadian permanent resident applicants who intend to settle in the Province of Quebec. According to the statement, all applications for Quebec Certificates of Selection (these are the Certificates issued by the Quebec immigration authorities to applicants “selected” by Quebec for immigration to Quebec) filed on […]
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Q. I am planning to immigrate to Canada in 2 to 3 year time frame. Should I start the application process now, before any changes take place in Canadian law? or should I wait for some time before applying? Once I start the process would I be able to put it on hold? Answer: That […]
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Q. Although I obtained my university education in Chemical Engineering, my subsequent profession was in the field of software engineering. I am now interested in pursuing an application for immigration to Canada in the IT sector. Will my previous education be a problem? Answer: You would have to be able to satisfy an immigration official […]
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Gross domestic product by industry at factor cost, March 1999 Strong showings in most industrial sectors combined to produce a 0.3% increase in gross domestic product in March. The latest increase extended the economy’s steady expansion since strikes put the brakes on growth in mid-1998. Labour Force Survey April 1999 After rising sharply in the […]
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Assessing Business Experience: One of the most essential criterion for success in an application for a Canadian permanent resident visa under the “entrepreneur” category is that of “business experience.” Previous success in business and business management is considered one of the leading indicators of future success in Canada as an entrepreneur. As a recent Federal […]
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In order to become a Canadian citizen, landed permanent residents of Canada must satisfy a Citizenship judge that they have “resided” in Canada for a total of at least 1,095 days (three years) during the four years preceding their application for citizenship. The principle behind this residency requirement is that in order to be granted […]
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Q. I will be attending my interview in early May, I am worrying about my employer’s reference letter. The Company won’t write me letter “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”, the Company has a policy that every letter must state recipient’s address and the purpose clearly, I don’t want the Company know I am applying Canadian […]
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Q. If an individual applies for immigration through a quicker visa office (i.e., Buffalo) and requests an interview waiver, what if visa waiver is not granted; can he move his interview to a local visa office in that situation because he may not get US visa to come and take the interview in Buffalo. Answer: […]
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The Quebec Government recently announced that the number of Quebec Investor applications submitted since the fall of 1998 has increased dramatically, particularly from Asian applicants. The volume of applications reached an all-time high in the month of March 1999, when over 2,000 Investor files were submitted – the vast majority of them from Asia. On […]
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Visa officer must advise of specific concerns: In the recent case of Hussain v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship & Immigration), the applicant, a citizen of India, had applied for a Canadian permanent resident visa under the Skilled Worker category. The applicant’s intended occupation in Canada was that of “Executive Secretary” and at his selection interview, […]
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A recently released Federal Report sought to determine some of the telling factors that correspond with the economic success of immigrants. Basing itself on income tax returns submitted by immigrants landed between 1980 and 1995 and over the age of 18, the report indicated that individuals who spoke both official languages at landing reported significantly […]
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Q. I have contacted with my local police department and was informed that they are not allowed to do the finger printing for immigration since last year. The local police department also do not know where to get the finger printing for immigration. How do I get the fingerprints done? Answer: Although it does relate […]
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