The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Reviews its Last Twelve Months Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) issued an announcement summarizing its changes in the past 12 months. >>Read more… • Breaking News: Government Overhauls […]
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This well-known proverb concludes with the words “is worth two in the bush” and it means that it is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than the mere potential of a greater one. What is left unsaid is that, more often than not, we don’t ever succeed in getting “the two in the […]
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International businesses have the option to bring important employees to Canada through the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program. The ICT program allows qualified employees to be transferred, on a temporary basis, from an international post to a Canadian-based entity. Through this program, both businesses and the Canadian labour market as a whole are able to benefit […]
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Clickez ici pour la version français Nurses continue to be in high demand throughout Canada, due to a national shortage of qualified workers. Nowhere is this need for nurses more pronounced than in Quebec. The province, by pursuing economic and immigration-based programs, has situated itself to become Canada’s newest healthcare hotspot – but only if […]
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What happens when a Temporary Foreign Worker is convicted of a crime while living and working in Canada? The answer may surprise you. CIC News recently came across one such case. An individual who was already working in Canada was convicted of drunk driving. This began a long process for himself and his legal representatives, […]
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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. • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Continues to Expand Settlement Programs Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently issued a call for proposals for new language training, settlement, and resettlement services. Such programs […]
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Recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February 28, 2008. Many who applied before this date have been confused and upset by this decision, and want to know what they can do to fight it. Click Here to Learn What You Can Do […]
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The Province of Quebec is well known for its society, language, and unique cultural charm. However, the province is also an established leader for business, both in North America and worldwide. It is this leadership that has resulted in Quebec’s increasing appeal for top international organizations, workers, and entrepreneurs. >>Read full article on CanadaVisa.com
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Since launching our new and improved Facebook page earlier this summer, Canadavisa has been hard at work making it the best place for users to connect and learn about all things related to Canadian immigration. The Canadavisa Facebook page is updated five days a week with the latest and most exciting immigration news, photos, stories, […]
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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: How long must I stay in the province I choose to “land” in as a Permanent Resident before I am free to move? As a general rule, Canadian citizens and permanent […]
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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. •Canadian Employers Look to Hire in Portugal Canadian employers are hoping to hire approximately 400 Portuguese construction workers, according to details divulged by Albano Ribeiro, spokesperson for the Construction Union in Portugal. >>Read more… […]
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Back in 2004, it took Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) 4.5 years, on average, to process an application for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category. By 2008, there were more than 600,000 FSW applicants and their dependents in the system awaiting a decision. >>Click here to read the full blog post…
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Many Canadian immigration programs remain open, despite the Canadian government’s announcement that it will be taking a ‘temporary pause’ in accepting Federal Skilled Worker applications. In this article, CIC News will briefly explore current open programs, as well as the future of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Individuals were disheartened to hear that the Federal […]
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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. • Toronto is One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities The city of Toronto has been ranked the world’s 8th most liveable city for 2012. This is according to a study released […]
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Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday a temporary freeze on accepting new applications to the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Immigrant Investor programs. This “temporary pause”, as Minister Kenney described it, will be effective starting July 1, 2012. Mr. Kenney explained that by not accepting new applications, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will […]
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A group of lawyers have successfully negotiated a 90-day halt on a government plan to return some 280,000 Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications and $130 million in associated processing fees. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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Canadavisa, the publisher of CIC News, is proud to announce the launch of its new interactive Facebook page dedicated to all things related to Canadian immigration and settlement. It has been created to address the needs of prospective and current immigrants, as well as those already in Canada who are looking to learn more 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: My husband submitted an application to the Federal Skilled Worker program in 2009. He submitted his medical forms in May 2012, as this was the deadline for submission. However, we were […]
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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. • Breaking: Temporary Moratorium on Some New Immigration Applications Effective July 1, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will temporarily cease accepting new applications to the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Immigrant Investor programs. […]
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This Canada Day, as we celebrate our good fortune, we should all take a moment to give thanks to Mohammad Asif. This 35-year old Afghan risked his life by working for our troops in Kandahar for three years. In recognition of his good service, Mohammad and his family were resettled in Canada as government – […]
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Nova Scotia, part of the Maritime provinces, was the first province to be settled by European colonists. Since then, it has remained a vibrant and diverse center for immigration from all parts of the world. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
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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 Ranked World’s 4th Most Peaceful Country Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, according to the annual Global Peace Index (GPI). >>Read more… • Trade Unions and […]
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Many foreign post-secondary students in Canada would like to continue living and working in the country after they complete their studies. Luckily for them, there are a number of ways to transform a student visa into Permanent Resident (PR) status. With a little motivation and advance planning, they will be able to identify and take […]
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The Government of Canada has announced a large restructuring of its processing network in North America. Individuals who plan to submit an application in North America, or who have an application already in process, should be aware of these changes as they may affect processing location. Closure of the Buffalo Visa Office The Buffalo, New […]
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The Province of Quebec has long been renowned for its unique culture, which blends elements of North American and European language and society in a way that is found nowhere else in the world. Far from being simply ‘the French part’ of Canada, Quebec today is a vibrant province that continues to attract newcomers from […]
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