2000

Q. I immigrated to Canada in January 2000 and brought 12.000 CAD (the minimum amount) with me. At the time…

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Manitoba has recently included a special category for “business persons” in its Provincial Nominee Program. The new regulations aim to…

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Employment increased by an estimated 58,000 in November. After a brief pause in June and July, employment increased each month…

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Kids hate moving. They hate change in general. Or, they seem to, but once it occurs, they adjust with an…

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Q. Our family just passed the interview and is going to have our medical exams. But my son got a…

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Q. Can I apply inside Canada for immigration when I arrive with my wife who was born in Canada. I…

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On October 22, 2000 a federal election was called in Canada to take place at the end of November. The…

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Employment rose by an estimated 56,000 in September. This is the second monthly increase, following weakness in the labour market…

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Q. I have seen the ‘standard’ NOC listed on many web sites some differing slightly in content, but each time…

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Q. Once working in Canada, we are taxed on our world incomes? Do we have a refund if we have…

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The Toronto Star has published an article outlining the most recent proposals concerning the overhaul of Canada’s federal skilled worker…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently released its statistics for the 1999 calendar year and, once again, Canada has…

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The Government of the Province of Quebec — which has the power to select immigrants destined for Montreal or another…

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Following slight declines in June and July, employment increased by an estimated 27,000 in August. Since March, monthly employment growth…

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Q. Do you think there is a ‘Canadian Preferred’ type of resume? What kinds of strengths should new immigrants emphasize?…

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Q. Will the fact that a friend’s application was delayed by a background clearance mean that I will incur the…

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Arriving in Canada to live, work or study is but the first step of a new and exciting journey. Everyone…

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According to a recent article in The Montreal Gazette (a Montreal newspaper), the City of Montreal is urging the Provincial…

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As was discussed in a previous issue of this Newsletter, on April 6, 2000, Elinor Caplan, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship…

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Q. I work in the field of Electronic Data Processing, but I do not see my occupation listed in the…

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Q. My work duties and responsibilities fits the category of a financial manager under the NOC. However, I have no…

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Employment was little changed in June and the unemployment rate remained at 6.6%. Over April, May and June, the average…

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While Canada’s employment crunch isn’t quite at U.S. levels — Canada’s unemployment rate is now 6.6. percent, compared to about…

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For some time now, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has been discussing strategies to help make the processing of permanent…

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Q. I’ve read in one of the recent posts that a background check is a standard procedure and everyone has…

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Q. My university does not appear on the CCPE list, although it is larger and more prestigious from other universities…

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After a slight pause in April, the upward trend in employment resumed in May with an estimated increase of 42,000…

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Foreign professionals who apply for a Canadian Immigrant Visa under the “Skilled Worker” category are assessed under a “points” system….

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Q. Did you know that skilled foreign professionals can obtain legal status to work in Canada in as little as…

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A resume is a marketing document of sorts in which YOU are the product. Therefore, the first step to writing…

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Q. The application of myself and my family has been processed, and we are awaiting landing documents. Once approved, can…

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Q. I am a citizen of India and recently I settled in Canada as a Permanent Resident. I have a…

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An increase in part-time employment offset a decrease in full-time, leaving employment unchanged in April. The unemployment rate remained at…

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Applicants who apply for a Canadian Immigrant (Permanent Resident) Visa under the “Skilled Worker/Professional” category are assessed according to a…

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In a recent edition of this Newsletter, we commented on the term “usually required” and its controversial application by Visa…

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In order to halt the long-term effects of Quebec’s declining birth rate, Immigration Minister Robert Perreault announced that the province…

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Q. My application was not approved .Though I am not satisfied from the visa office. I have decided to file…

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Q. A Canadian IT-company has made a job offer which will allow me to get a temporary working permit for…

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Employment grew by an estimated 30,000 jobs in March, continuing the upward trend that began three years ago. The increase…

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On April 6, 2000, Elinor Caplan, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, introduced a new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act…

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The Quebec Government has recently announced several changes to its Immigrant Investor Program. These changes are currently scheduled to be…

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In a recently released report, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) outlined its goals and priorities for 2000-2001. Most importantly, CIC…

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Q. I have a BA arts, but I have been working for 4+ years as a programmer / analyst. How…

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Q. What are the differences between a spousal sponsorship and a fiance(e) sponsorship? Answer: The main differences between the two…

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Labour Force Survey January 2000 Employment rose by an estimated 44,000 in January, continuing the strong growth of the past…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently released a draft Operations Memorandum on the complicated and often confused issue of Dual Intent….

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OTTAWA, February 28, 2000 — Elinor Caplan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced that, as part of the federal…

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Q. In the case that I am the principal applicant, does it help if my wife’s sister is a PR?…

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Q. When assessing an application under the independent class, do they take into account what your spouse does for a…

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The labour market continued its positive performance in December, with employment rising by an estimated 42,000, building on robust growth…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada has launched a new resource for newly arrived immigrants. Integration-Net provides up to date information on…

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Applicants who are considering submission of an application within Germany, and those who may have done so already, should note…

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Foreign professionals who wish to work in the United States are required to apply for and be issued an H-1B…

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Q. Is it a good idea to apply for a visitor visa at the same time that the sponsorship application…

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Employment increased strongly for the third consecutive month, rising by an estimated 60,000 in November. As a result, employment is…

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The Government of Quebec has recently announced a significant change in its policy regarding the “crystallization” of rights upon the…

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The Federal Government has recently announced plans to convert its popular Pilot Project for Software Development Workers into a permanent…

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According to a recent article appearing in Canada’s “National Post” newspaper, the Canadian and U.S. governments are interested in exploring…

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