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Conjugal Partners
2007-03-09 05:54:00
I get a lot of email asking about the conjugal partner category. As you may know, this category is for couples (either heterosexual or homosexual) who are not married but who are committed to a life together. Proving a conjugal relationship can be difficult. A rule of thumb is that the relationship has to "look" like a marriage -- shared property, shared accommodation (usually, but not always)
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Criminal Convictions and Crossing Canada's Border
2007-03-05 14:53:00
I get a lot of questions about crossing the Canadian border after having been convicted of a criminal offence. Such offences range from drunk driving, drug possession to assault and worse. No matter how minor (or major) your criminal conviction, chances are you won't be allowed across the border without first making application for a temporary resident permit. Don't try to lie at the border and
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Sponsoring Parents - Unacceptable Delays
2007-02-06 18:45:00
If a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) sponsors a spouse for Canadian permanent residence, the process takes about 6 to 8 months. If that same person sponsors a parent, the process will likely take 5, 7 or even 10 years. Why the difference? CIC does not place the same importance on parental sponsorships as they do for spousal sponsorships. CIC supports the premise that spouses should not
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Under 30 years of age? Try a Youth Exchange Program
2007-01-25 22:22:00
Canada has reciprocal agreements with many European countries and some Asian and South American countries that typically allow individuals 18 to 30 or 35 years of age to work in Canada for one year. Sometimes a university degree or post-graduate training is required, but not always. A work permit must be granted prior to an individual arriving in Canada. A youth (or young worker) exchange
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NAFTA Immigration
2007-01-05 05:35:00
I thought I'd start the year with a review of NAFTA occupations that allow US and Mexican citizens to work in Canada without a work permit. If your eduation and experience fall within one of the following listed occupations, you may be able to work in Canada under the provisions of NAFTA. As always, it is best to consult legal counsel to ensure eligibility: General Professions Accountant:
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Happy Holidays
2006-12-21 19:44:00
To all my readers: Have a happy and safe holiday season.
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Immigration is Canada's Future
2006-11-23 05:44:00
Here's another article that reinforces the fact that immigration will continue to be an integral part of Canadian life and properity: Blueprint for nation building - RBC's Nixon tells Albertans immigration and diversity are key drivers for Canada's future prosperity CALGARY, Oct. 10 /CNW/ Canada's future prosperity will depend upon its ability to supplement its aging workforce by more
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Entrepreneur? Immigrate to British Columbia
2006-08-23 01:24:00
A new Memorandum of Understanding between CIC and the Province of British Columbia will allow current (and future) entrepreneur category applicants access to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) -- a faster track program that speeds up processing immensely. In fact, all current entrepreneur applicants will be contacted by mail enquiring whether they are interested in settling in British
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New Application Process
2006-07-11 01:26:00
There is a new, simplified application process coming for permanent resident economic class applicants (i.e., skilled workers, investors, entrepreneurs) that is supposed to begin September 1, 2006. Under this process, a simplified application form (plus application fees) will be submitted to the appropriate CIC office. This will get the applicant in the queue. Once the application is close to
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Adopted Children
2006-06-13 23:54:00
This is truly great news. Instead of treating children adopted overseas like adult immigrants, we now treat them as an integral part of their new Canadian families. This new government has taken immigration issues seriously and I am confident they will continue to make intelligent progress on issues that have been outstanding for many years. Citizenship for Adopt ed Children Ottawa, May 15,