Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has stated that the ability to communicate in one or both of Canada’s two official languages is key to finding employment in the country. To help ensure that prospective immigrants arrive in Canada with the language skills needed to succeed, many Canadian immigration programs require that applicants prove their ability […]
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2012 saw a number of important changes to Canadian immigration programs across the board. Some have already taken effect, while others will not be effective until various times in 2013. As we embark on a new year, CIC News is pleased to provide a summary of the major changes to some of Canada’s most popular […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is almost 16,500 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. This month, we counted down to New Years Eve in style. Don’t forget to watch our exclusive video to celebrate the occasion: In 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: What is the difference between ‘intention to refuse’ and ‘intention to reject’? These two terms are usually used with reference to applications submitted to Immigration Quebec under the Quebec Skilled Worker […]
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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. • CIC Proposes Changes to International Student Program Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has proposed changes to the International Student Program. >>Read more… •Certain Visitors to Canada Must Now Provide Biometric Data Beginning […]
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It is a trite, but true, saying that the measure of a society lies in its treatment of its weakest and most helpless citizens. By this standard Canada comes up quite small, particularly when you consider the treatment accorded to one young and extremely vulnerable Canadian citizen. >>Read More…
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4th, 2013. At that time, the program will begin accepting applications for review. In addition to the long-awaited announcement, important new details about the program have been revealed, helping to paint […]
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A recent study has revealed that Canada ranks third in the world, and first of all English-speaking nations, for integrating immigrants into its society and economy. With recent changes made to a number of key immigration programs, the country has taken steps to ensure that future newcomers are better prepared than ever before to settle […]
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The hazards that accompany long-term visits to other countries are many. Chief among these are the familiar insecurities surrounding depleting bank accounts. If only it were possible to counter this problem with the simplest solution to financial hardship—a job. Thanks to International Experience Canada (IEC), such a possibility now exists for those seeking to live […]
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The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) will play a prominent role in shaping immigration for 2013. The program, which was created to streamline Permanent Residency applications for workers and students already in Canada, is expected to issue 10,000 visas next year. This is an increase of 3,000-4,000 from last year’s immigration targets. International students who have […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is almost 15,000 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… Celebrated the holiday season with a special message from Canadavisa Shared some pictures from Canada’s two locations […]
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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. • CIC to Launch New Federal Skilled Trades Program in January 2013 Starting January 2, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will begin accepting applications for a new Federal Skilled Trade program […]
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Earlier this month, discussions were held between federal and provincial authorities regarding improvements to the country’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These discussions have been part of a larger move away from the current PNP system to one that will more effectively bring immigrants to provinces in need of their specific knowledge and skills. Many provinces […]
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There have been important new developments in the legal case against Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), which challenges their plan to terminate most Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted prior to February 27, 2008. These new developments appear to be technical in nature and should not affect the outcome of the case, one way or the […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 14,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. Take a look at our Facebook page today to receive a special holiday greeting from Canadavisa in our exclusive video: In the past […]
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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: My temporary visa application was rejected because I could not prove that I would leave Canada after my stay. What can I provide to convince them that I have no intention […]
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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. • Immigrants Granted Permanent Residency Due to Computer Glitch Approximately 150 new Canadian Permanent Residents were allowed to stay in Canada even though their visas had been issued by mistake. >>Read more… •Federal […]
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Time is no friend of Vilma Serrano. The middle-aged Toronto woman suffers from end-stage kidney disease and is in dire need of a kidney transplant. >>Read More…
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The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Jason Kenney, has presented the Annual Report on Immigration to Parliament. In this report, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) examined immigration levels for 2012 and set goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The goals laid out in this report will play an important role in shaping Canada’s immigration policies on […]
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Today more than ever, many Americans are looking beyond their own borders for jobs and lifestyles that suit their needs. Many need not look far – Canada, their neighbor to the north, is in need of skilled workers in a number of occupations. Those who choose to make the move are rewarded by a robust […]
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Reports recently issued on the 2011 Canadian census reveal that the country is more culturally diverse than ever before. Perhaps the most important factor in the spread of diversity has been Canada’s immigration system, which welcomes thousands of newcomers each year to the country’s shores. Diversity in Canada takes many forms. Throughout the country, one […]
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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 12,000 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… Hosted our very first Facebook Contest, where 20 participants won tickets to an international jobs expo […]
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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. • In Light of Controversy, Temporary Foreign Worker Program to be Reviewed After a hiring controversy in British Columbia, the Canadian government has announced that it will conduct a review of its […]
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The United States and Canada share a long geographical, political, and cultural history. An important part of this history is the exchange of peoples across the two countries’ long border. Every year, foreign nationals in the US come to Canada on both temporary and permanent bases. Upon arrival in Canada, many find that their prior […]
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Canada has a longstanding commitment to family values. This commitment is reflected in the government’s ongoing efforts to keep immigrant families together whenever possible. >>Read More…
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