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Help With Getting Your Credentials Recognized
2008-06-08 00:38:00 Here's an article at British Columbia's ongoing efforts to help immigrants have their foreign credentials recognized (see http://www.arrivebc.com/ for more information): Immigrant workers get connected Business Examiner - Fraser ValleyMonday, June 02, 2008 By Gary McKenna Skilled labour may be in short supply in B.C., but there is no lack of bureaucracy and red tape preventing immigrants
CIC Will Be Taking Closer Look at Sponsorship Applications
2008-06-03 05:37:00 CIC confirmed recently that they will be cracking down on sponsorship applications after numerous "marriages of convenience" entered into solely to gain residence. I believe that hiring legal counsel is essential for the sponsorship process -- lawyers know the questions CIC officials will be asking when reviewing a sponsorship application and can prepare an application that will likely withstand More About: Applications , Closer , Sponsorship , Taking
Even 67 Points May Not Be Enough
2008-05-14 21:50:00 Applicants sometimes struggle with whether they should hire an immigration lawyer to represent them through the immigration process. There are many pitfalls that are not advertised by CIC that a lawyer can help you avoid. One major potential pitfall is the ability of a Visa Officer to substitute their evaluation in place of the 67 point evaluation threshold. In other words -- without More About: Points
Bill C-50: A New Era in Immigration
2008-04-17 05:50:00 Late last month the government introduced new legislation that will change the landscape of immigration. It will give the Minister the power to designate who should be allowed into Canada, and who should not. It is aimed at reducing the backlog and getting key immigrants here much faster. Note that these new rules will not affect family sponsorship applications. These are laudable goals, but More About: Immigration , Bill
Highest Number of Immigrants since 1911
2008-03-16 18:02:00 This story confirms the importance of ongoing immigration to Canada's government and its future: Tories set to announce number of foreigners allowed into Canada highest since 1911 By: Alexander Panetta, THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The government is set to announce Friday that a near-record number foreigners was allowed into Canada last year - 429,000 - a total higher than in any year since 1911 More About: Immigrants , Number
2008 Immigration Budget
2008-03-02 00:08:00 Here's an excerpt from the Federal Government's 2008 Immigration Budget -- it is good news and shows a commitment to immigration and response to the queues created by the huge number of immigration applicants that continues to grow every year: Advantage Canada recognized that in a modern global economy, Canada’s immigration policies need to be closely aligned with our labour market needs. Budget
Sponsoring Parents with Medical Issues
2008-02-18 01:37:00 There are often challenges in sponsoring parents for permanent residence, as parents are older and in many cases suffer from medical conditions. Any medical condition that might cause "excessive demands" on Canada's health care or social service system will render that person inadmissible. However, one way to overcome this inadmissibility is to apply under humanitarian and compassionate grounds. More About: Medical , Issues , Parents , Sponsoring
Compassionate Canada
2008-01-22 15:01:00 Canada Lauded by UNICEF THE CANADIAN PRESS January 22, 2008 at 7:46 AM EST TORONTO — The president and CEO of UNICEF Canada is praising Canada for backing innovative programs and research aimed at reducing child deaths in poverty-stricken African countries. Canada's “pioneering” role in successful programs such as the Accelerated Child Survival and Development initiative has saved children's More About: Canada , Compassionate
Crossing the Border with a Work Permit
2008-01-11 02:45:00 Congratulations your work permit has been approved! Before you cross the border, you may wish to have my useful list of documents readily available for inspection by the border officers to make your crossing as smooth as possible (other documents may be required depending on your particular circumstances): Approval letter from CICCopies of degrees or educational documentsCopies of any previous More About: Work , Crossing
Happy Holidays
2007-12-22 20:57:00 I would like to wish each and every one of you a truly Happy Holiday Season. If it is your wish to enter Canada, I hope you join us soon (despite the CIC)! More About: Holidays , Happy Holidays
Internet Dating Can Lead to Sponsorship
2007-12-22 06:24:00 Here is an interesting case from the Federal Court of Canada (Savard, 2006) that begins like this: Armed with a computer and the Internet , Carole Savard and Abderaouf Samadi fell in love! As a result of the development of this relationship, Ms. Savard attempted unsuccessfully to sponsor Mr. Samadi as a conjugal partner. The visa officer rejected her application. However, on appeal to the More About: Dating , Sponsorship , Lead
Working Without a Work Permit
2007-11-16 03:44:00 There are some classes of individuals who do not need a work permit to work in Canada. I've provided a partial list below but please take note: there are numerous pitfalls and very specific requirements to be met in order to qualify to work without a permit. Even if you believe you fall within one of these categories, it is essential that you get legal advice to confirm your ability to work in More About: Work , Working
Current Secret to Fast Permanent Residence Processing
2007-09-27 05:40:00 The best thing you can do to speed-up your immigration processing currently is this: get a temporary work visa. A temporary work visa for Canada (and especially for those occupations under pressure in Alberta and British Columbia -- see my previous post on this issue) will allow you to apply through Buffalo, New York. My experience lately has been that applications from foreigners with Canadian More About: Current , Secret , Fast , Permanent
Conjugal Partners
2007-09-09 23:31:00 I get a lot of enquiries from Canadians who wish to sponsor their significant other when they are not married or living together. The only option in these cases is the conjugal partner category. This can be a tough category of immigration in which to succeed however. Unlike the common law or marriage category, the significant other in the conjugal partner category must reside outside of Canada. More About: Partners , Conjugal
Vancouver, Canada - World's Most Livable City
2007-08-23 22:05:00 Vancouver tapped as world's most 'livable' city Canadian Press August 23, 2007 at 9:24 AM EDT LONDON — Vancouver has been selected as the world's most “livable city” and Toronto the fifth most livable in a survey of 132 cities by the Economist magazine. The Economist Intelligence Unit says Vancouver was chosen number-one due to a low crime rate, little threat from instability or terrorism and More About: Vancouver , Canada , City
Long lost citizen?
2007-08-10 07:20:00 Were you born in Canada or brought up in Canada as a child? You may be a long lost citizen and eligible to re-establish your citizenship if: You were once a Canadian citizen You have become a permanent resident of Canada after you lost your Canadian citizenshipYou have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for at least one year immediately before you applyYou did not have your Canadian More About: Lost , Long , Citizen
Toronto Star Article on Immigration Consultants
2007-07-17 06:44:00 Here is the latest Toronto Star article on immigration consultants: Preying on immigrants unchecked, lawyers say Regulatory body failing to weed out dishonest consultants, Ottawa told Jul 16, 2007 04:30 AM Nicholas Keung Jim Rankin STAFF REPORTERS In light of the Toronto Star 's investigation into unscrupulous immigration consultants, the Canadian Bar Association is urging Ottawa to review a More About: Article , Immigration
Continuing Problems With Immigration Consultants
2007-07-13 05:29:00 As you may know, Canada allows immigration consultants to represent applicants. These consultants are not lawyers. They have very little training and little oversight. Immigration lawyers across the country are concerned over the countless number of people who have great difficulties because of dealing with a consultant. A recent series in one the Canada's largest newspapers confirms that More About: Problems , Consultants , Cons , Conti
Inadmissible? Applying at a Port of Entry
2007-07-08 23:16:00 Generally speaking, so long as you are not from a country that requires you to obtain a temporary resident visa, you can apply for a temporary resident permit or even for criminal rehabilitation at a port of entry (i.e., a border crossing or airport). However, there are disadvantages and advantages to this approach: Advantages: You get a decision immediatelyYou won't pay the immigration More About: Port , Entry , Missi
Quebec Business Immigration
2007-07-08 23:15:00 Many people are attracted to the Quebec investor immigration program as it can be faster than the federal investor program. However, each program has its pros and cons that I'll explore in other posts. A key difference is that the Quebec investor immigration program does not accept the book value of a business. Rather, an assessment of fixed assets is required. This is significant if a large More About: Business , Immigration , Sine
Another Success Story
2007-07-08 23:13:00 Here's another success story from Citizenship and Immigration Canada: In his five short but action-packed years in Canada, Shen has gone from a computer programming masters student at Dalhousie University to a constable with the Toronto Police Service. In between, he got married, his wife had a baby son, he became a Canadian citizen and he ran his own business. While his career path is not More About: Story , Success , Success Story , Tory
IELTS -- Language Testing
2007-07-05 06:39:00 Just a quick note to those needing an IELTS score for a skilled worker application -- IELTS scores can be submitted within 90 days after your Canada immigration application is submitted, so there is no need to wait for IELTS results to submit an immigration application. More About: Testing , Language
CIC Officer Gets It Wrong
2007-05-31 00:54:00 Some people still have a hard time believing that CIC officers can make bad decisions during reviews of immigration applications (another good reason to hire an immigration lawyer!). Here's a summary of a recent case where the CIC officer did not consider the fact that a couple had a child as a factor in favour of showing the relationship was genuine! "The sponsored application for permanent More About: Wrong , Officer
"Simplified" Application Not Simple
2007-05-27 05:31:00 A number of people have asked me if the new simplified application process for all CIC offices (except Buffalo) is actually any more simple than it was previously. I can tell you that is not any more simple. In fact, I wonder why they called it "simplified". It is actually the "delayed" application process. An initial form gets you into the queue, however, at a later date, you will still have More About: Simple , Application , Simplified
The Best Occupations for Work Permits
2007-05-01 22:46:00 As many of you know, Canada has a "Canadians first" policy for the labour market. This means that if a Canadian can be hired for the job, a work permit for a foreign worker will not generally be issued. However, it is recognized that certain occupations are in demand througout the country, and employers and workers trying to get a work permit for these occupations will have a much easier time. More About: Work , Permits
Updating Your Application -- Education
2007-04-24 02:43:00 Normally you must meet all requirements at the time of application. However, if you are graduating with a post-secondary diploma or degree, that education factor is assessed at the time your file is assessed (not on the date it is submitted). As it often takes a year or longer for your file to be assessed, you can submit your application and get in the queue before you actually graduate (so More About: Education , Application , Duca , Dati
Vancouver 3rd Best City in the World
2007-04-02 21:57:00 The 2007 Mercer Quality of Life survey is out, and Vancouver , Canada ranks as the 3rd best city to live in throughout the world (which is no surprise to those of us living here!) Other Canadian cities such as Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal also did quite well, and were the top-ranked cities in all the Americas. The survey is based on 39 factors, including political, social, economic More About: World , City , The World
Success Story
2007-03-26 01:40:00 CIC reports on recent immigration success stories. Here's one of them: An Easy Choice When Edmond began a serious search for a new country, the young Albanian kept reminding himself it would not be easy to start a new life, search for a new job and adapt to a new culture. While he kept preparing himself for the changes, he realized the easy part was making the choice about where to go. ? More About: Story , Success , Success Story , Tory
New Federal Budget Good for Immigration
2007-03-22 03:47:00 The new 2007 Federal Government budget has just been released and there is a real commitment to enhancing the immigration system and attracting more people to Canada. I provide excerpts below: Helping Immigrants Succeed Immigration has played an important role in building the strong and vibrant economy that Canadians have come to enjoy. To stay competitive in the global economy, Canada needs to More About: Budget , Good
Never Misrepresent Yourself or Your Situation
More articles from this author:2007-03-12 17:54:00 Many (most?) people applying to immigrate to Canada do not understand the seriousness of even an innocent misrepresentation. I've had clients who've asked me if they should conceal a fact for fear of being denied entry. I always advise them to be completely truthful and we deal with any difficult or awkward facts separately. Make no mistake -- a misrepresentation can prevent you from ever coming More About: Situation , Resent 1, 2 |
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