Public discussion has been growing over a report recently published by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). The report indicates a growing divide between the number of high-vacancy job fields in Canada and the skills of the Canadian workforce. To combat labour shortages, Canadian employers and government officials are increasingly looking beyond their own […]
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2012 was a record-breaking year for Canadian immigration programs across the board, according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). From visitors to immigrants, workers to students, Canada continued its tradition of welcoming hundreds of thousands of temporary and permanent residents from around the world. Last year continued a 7-year trend of successive record-breaking, welcoming over […]
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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. • Over 1,000 Super Visas Issued Monthly Since its launch in December 2011, the new Parent and Grandparent Super Visa program has seen great success. To date, over 15,000 Super Visas have […]
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In the future, Canada plans to adopt a new model of immigration known as the ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) system. The EOI system will be implemented with the intent of better targeting skilled immigrants to fill specific Canadian labour market needs. By more carefully selecting immigrants, it is expected that this system will better benefit […]
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Refugee advocacy groups and asylum applicants are challenging recent healthcare cuts for individuals in Canada who are applying for refugee status. Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, in conjunction with three affected asylum seekers, filed a lawsuit this past Monday stating that the cuts were both unconstitutional and […]
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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 have a pending application for Canadian Permanent Residency. If I visit Canada, will this affect my application’s processing? You may visit Canada during the process of your application for Canadian […]
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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. • 2012 Breaks Records for Student Visa Issuances Canada welcomed over 100,000 international students in 2012, the highest amount in the country’s history. The number was a 60% jump from intake levels […]
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When it comes to Canadian immigration, actually quite a bit is in a name, especially if the name is “Murphy” or “Sharma”. >>Read more…
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Individuals wishing to work in Canada, as well as Canadian employers, have likely heard of the importance of Labour Market Opinions (LMOs). In most cases, employers must secure an LMO before they can hire and pursue a work permit for one or more temporary foreign workers. In this article, CIC News provides its readership – […]
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A controversial bill that would accelerate the removal of foreign criminals from Canadian soil has progressed forward in Canadian Parliament. Bill C-43, the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act, recently passed the House of Commons with 149 votes to 130. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has stated that, if passed, the bill will help […]
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There have been important new developments in the Class Action lawsuit filed by Campbell Cohen and co-counsel Caron & Partners of Calgary against the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)’s arbitrary closure of applications filed under the US Visa Holder category. Background The AINP launched the US Visa Holder program in 2008. Individuals working in 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 Amends List of Occupations for Facilitated Labour Market Opinion The Government of Quebec announced yesterday that its list of occupations for the Facilitated Labour Market Opinion (FLMO) program has been […]
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will begin accepting applications on May 4th, 2013. In anticipation of this opening date, many prospective immigrants from around the world have already begun preparing their applications for submission. Pressure on FSWP hopefuls increased when CIC announced that “the new FSWP […]
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On January 24th, 2013, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be launching a new program dedicated to helping promising entrepreneurs open their businesses in Canada. Since the announcement, the Start-Up Visa Program has been labeled “historic”, and a “first of its kind” endeavor that will put Canada on 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 I apply for a Super Visa visiting Canada, or must I first return to my home country? A Super Visa is only available to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens […]
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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. • Processing Changes at Canadian Visa Offices in the United States Effective January 29th, 2013, a number of changes have been made to Canadian visa offices in the United States. >>Read more… […]
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Earlier this month, the Federal Court heard arguments in a number of joined cases against the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in relation to the government’s plan to terminate almost 98,000 Skilled Worker permanent resident applications. Including dependents, some 280,000 people will be affected by the court’s decision.>>Read More…
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Canada entered 2013 with a strong economic performance. In contrast to the financial woes of many countries, the Canadian economy has seen growth in a number of sectors, with thousands of jobs added in recent months. Immigration to Canada is expected to play a key part in expanding the country’s population and financial wealth for […]
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2012 was an important year for Canadian immigration. Changes were made to almost all aspects of the immigration system, from the introduction of new Federal programs to the restructuring of North American visa offices. While some changes have already taken effect, others have not yet been implemented or are pending governmental approval. In our first […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 17,300 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. In the past two weeks, we have… Shared important Canadian immigration articles Helped readers begin their Canadian job search Informed readers about Canada’s […]
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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 to Resettle up to 5,000 Iranian and Iraqi Refugees by 2018 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced plans to resettle up to 5,000 Iranian and Iraqi refugees, presently in […]
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