The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: New Routine Laboratory Test – HIV According to a new directive sent by Dr. Gushulak, Director General of Medical Services Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada to Designated Medical Practitioners, effective January 15, 2002, […]
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On January 15, 2002, Denis Coderre was appointed Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Mr. Coderre is the Member of Parliament for Bourassa (Montreal). He had been Secretary of State for Amateur Sport since August 3, 1999. Following his appointment, Mr. Coderre, noted that Canada was largely built by immigrants, and called his new appointment […]
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Q. I’ve phoned Immigration Canada 3 times to get information on getting permanent residence for my fiancé (he’s an English citizen, I’m Canadian). I was told 3 different things by 3 different people, and I’m really confused. He’s currently still in England, we are planning to get married early 2002. One story we heard was […]
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Q. If you pass the minimum number of points to qualify for an interview (pass pretty comfortably), does that mean that you’ve got a good shot at getting in? Or, is this only the first hurdle? I mean, is a lot decided in the interview? Answer: The answer to your question would depend considerably on the […]
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The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: Resumption Of Regular Service In Islamabad, Pakistan: As the situation in the region is stabilizing, CIC’s mission in Islamabad, Pakistan as been taking gradual steps to return to full services. As a result, […]
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As many may know, a first “tranche” of proposed regulations was published on December 15, 2001. This first set of Regulations sets out the details and procedures needed to administer the new Act. This pre-publication gives the opportunity to interested parties to review them and express their views before the regulations receive final approval and […]
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Q. If you pass the minimum number of points to qualify for an interview, does that mean that you’ve got a good shot at getting in? Or, is this only the first hurdle? Answer: The answer to your question would depend considerably on the circumstances. If your score at paper screening is high, if your […]
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Q. I have recently been laid off from my position in the USA and have returned to my home country. My application for Canadian permanent resident status was already pending at Buffalo. Am I still eligible for an interview waiver? Answer: It is difficult to estimate your likelihood of an interview waiver without all the details […]
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The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: Warsaw Relocates: Following over a year in temporary facilities, the Warsaw visa office has relocated its operation to a permanent establishment. Although the relocation caused some disruption to service, the long term effect […]
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EDMONTON — To solve Alberta’s chronic labour shortage, 10 provincial ministries have come up with some unusual proposals, including enticing skilled workers to come to the province, even temporarily. Other plans include fast-tracking skilled immigrants to the province and encouraging employers to hire from “non-traditional” sources such as aboriginals, older workers and the handicapped. “We’ve […]
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Q. Once landing documents are issued, is it still possible to be refused landing at a Canadian port of entry? Answer: Yes, an immigration official can refuse landing for numerous reasons. Some common reasons for such refusal include: – landing in a destination different than stated in your application (generally only where the province of Quebec […]
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Q. Is there any estimate as to when Bill C-11 will be implemented, or as to what score will be necessary to succeed at that time? Answer: The current estimate for implementation of C11 is June 28th 2002. Canada’s laws presently state that such implementation would not be retroactive, but it is known that the […]
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There were several important news releases in the month of October which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent status in Canada. The following is a summary of such: Physician Pilot Project: In an effort to stem a shortage of qualified physicians in certain communities in Ontario, that provincial government and CIC have implemented a […]
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OTTAWA, October 31, 2001 — Citizenship and Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to immigration today by tabling a plan in the House of Commons on immigration levels for 2002. The planning range, established in consultation with provincial and territorial governments, moves the Government of Canada closer to its long-term goal of annual immigration […]
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Q. Given the current situation in the USA, are there any expected consequences for Canadian immigration? Answer: Many of our clients and visitors to this website are asking if the tragic events that took place in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001 will have an effect on the Canadian immigration process. There have been […]
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Q. A parent that I am sponsoring was asked to do additional medical examinations due to a small kidney stone? Might this result in inadmissibility? Answer: I would not expect such a condition, unless representative of a larger problem, to critically affect admissibility. Determination of medical admissibility, however, is made by a Medical Officer in […]
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The principal changes to the “Regulation respecting the selection of foreign nationals”, which was adopted on May 2, 2001, came in effect on September 17, 2001. Major changes are affecting the point system, the factors and criteria of the selection grid. In summary, there will be a higher number of points awarded to certain types […]
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OTTAWA — A new immigration law that’s lingering in the Senate contains the tools to tighten Canada’s borders and weed out potential terrorists, Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan says. In her first statement since the U.S. terrorist attacks, Caplan pressed the Senate to pass Bill C-11, a long-awaited revamping of the Immigration Act. “The protection of […]
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Q. What is the major criteria for interview waiving? I heard from qualified friends that they got there interview waived but there English ability seems to be below average. English ability is one of the major criteria. Is it that for qualified professionals the visa officer take it granted that the candidates English ability is […]
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Q. I own a house in my home country which I intend to sell after I land in Canada. I will declare it upon my landing along with other funds I intend to bring in Canada at a later stage. 1) Do I have to make an estimation of the value of my house, i.e., […]
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Tens of thousands of temporary workers could be fast-tracked into Canada some within weeks, possibly even days – under a proposed radical overhaul of federal immigration rules. The rewriting of the rules is aimed at easing Canada’s skilled labour shortage, which experts warn is growing at an alarming rate. High-tech and the building trades are […]
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OTTAWA — Canada is on the road to exceeding its immigration targets for the second year in a row, according to an internal government document. It indicates that in the first quarter of this year, almost 58,000 people immigrated to Canada. That’s an increase of 27 per cent over the same period last year. This […]
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Q. Now that I am on a work visa (1 year work permit after graduation), I wonder if I have to pay the federal taxes they deduct from my paycheck? I am still not a resident of Canada. Answer: It is first important to remember that the term “resident of Canada” for immigration purpose and for […]
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Q. Do you have any suggestions for improving the chances of successful application for a candidate who does not score high points in the Skilled Worker category? Answer: There are two possible approaches under the present selection criteria: 1. Arranged employment in Canada. This would require either a validated job offer from a Canadian employer, or […]
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Bill C-11 was adopted by the House of Commons (3rd reading) and was introduced in the Senate in June 2001. There will be no official movement on the Bill until the resumption of the Senate’s session in September of 2001 . The following is a summary of the provisions proposed in regards to the Skilled […]
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