Q. My fiancé and I have an interview arranged in London, UK in March. I am the principal applicant and my fiancé is a dependent on my application.

My question is, when should we marry? Is it best to marry before the interview or medical or does it not have any bearing on the interview result? Is it still the case that we have to marry?

Q.In viewing your web pages pertaining to Canada’s Skilled Worker Program, I see that many basic science categories (microbiologist, mathematician, etc.) have occupational ratings of only 1, while only computer programmers and some clinical professions rate a 10. Do you think these numbers are a reasonable (if crude) guide to employment opportunities in these professions either for foreign workers or Canadians?

Q. I have been a PR for 2 years and 2 months. But I am going to work in US via H1-B Visa next March after university.

I would very much like to retain my landed immigrant status. So, I plan to return to Canada after working for 1 year or so in US.

How do I convince the customs when I return from US that I intend to keep my PR status (i.e allow me to re-enter Canada) ?

I assume that I will not be able to get Return Resident Permit for reason of working abroad (although I’ll try). Will a job offer letter from Canada a good (or enough) support for my case?

I intend to pay Canadian tax during my stay in US. How much risk am I facing?

OTTAWA, January 6, 1999 — The new directions for immigration and refugee protection legislation acknowledge that immigration has given Canada great strength by attracting diversely talented individuals.

OTTAWA, January 6, 1999 — The new directions for immigration and refugee protection legislation reaffirm Canada’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of Canadians.

Following an inquiry at a CBAO meeting with the Immigration Department, the issue of possible discretion on the assessment of applicants marginally below the LICO was addressed.