2012

2012 saw a number of important changes to Canadian immigration programs across the board. Some have already taken effect, while…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is almost 16,500 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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It is a trite, but true, saying that the measure of a society lies in its treatment of its weakest…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that the new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will…

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A recent study has revealed that Canada ranks third in the world, and first of all English-speaking nations, for integrating…

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The hazards that accompany long-term visits to other countries are many. Chief among these are the familiar insecurities surrounding depleting…

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The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) will play a prominent role in shaping immigration for 2013. The program, which was created…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is almost 15,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Earlier this month, discussions were held between federal and provincial authorities regarding improvements to the country’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)….

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There have been important new developments in the legal case against Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), which challenges their plan…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 14,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Time is no friend of Vilma Serrano. The middle-aged Toronto woman suffers from end-stage kidney disease and is in dire…

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The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Jason Kenney, has presented the Annual Report on Immigration to Parliament. In this report, Citizenship…

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Today more than ever, many Americans are looking beyond their own borders for jobs and lifestyles that suit their needs….

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Reports recently issued on the 2011 Canadian census reveal that the country is more culturally diverse than ever before. Perhaps…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 12,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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The United States and Canada share a long geographical, political, and cultural history. An important part of this history is…

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Canada has a longstanding commitment to family values. This commitment is reflected in the government’s ongoing efforts to keep immigrant…

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Representatives from David Cohen’s immigration law firm, Campbell Cohen, will be traveling to the United Kingdom in mid-November. They will…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 11,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced a new regulation, which it hopes will deter people from scamming their way…

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It is no secret that Canada is a global leader in science and technology. The country produces industry leaders in…

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Many individuals wishing to travel to Canada are upset to discover that a previous criminal conviction may result in their…

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For employers seeking to bring Temporary Foreign Workers to Canada, as well as the workers themselves, it is important that…

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 10,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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The two most popular economic immigration programs in Canada are Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and the Quebec Skilled Worker…

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As many readers of CIC News are aware, recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of…

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The number of immigrants in Canada is at an all time high, and sustained immigration efforts mean that this number…

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Canadavisa is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Resume Builder!

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The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 9,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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I was quite fortunate growing up. Not only did I come of age in one of the most peaceful countries…

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When the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) reopens, it will include a number of important changes. The changes to the…

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Earlier this year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new program that will significantly reduce waiting times for Canadian…

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If you own and/or work in a foreign business, and you wish to establish a business presence in Canada, the…

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 Canadavisa has launched its immigration application for Android phones! Now both Iphone and Android users can have the latest immigration…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), earlier this month, announced major changes to Canadian immigration that will amount to an overhaul…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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This well-known proverb concludes with the words “is worth two in the bush” and it means that it is preferable…

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International businesses have the option to bring important employees to Canada through the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program. The ICT program…

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Clickez ici pour la version français Nurses continue to be in high demand throughout Canada, due to a national shortage…

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What happens when a Temporary Foreign Worker is convicted of a crime while living and working in Canada? The answer…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February…

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The Province of Quebec is well known for its society, language, and unique cultural charm. However, the province is also…

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Since launching our new and improved Facebook page earlier this summer, Canadavisa has been hard at work making it the…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Back in 2004, it took Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) 4.5 years, on average, to process an application for permanent…

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Many Canadian immigration programs remain open, despite the Canadian government’s announcement that it will be taking a ‘temporary pause’ in…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday a temporary freeze on accepting new applications to the Federal Skilled Worker…

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A group of lawyers have successfully negotiated a 90-day halt on a government plan to return some 280,000 Federal Skilled…

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Canadavisa, the publisher of CIC News, is proud to announce the launch of its new interactive Facebook page dedicated to…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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This Canada Day, as we celebrate our good fortune, we should all take a moment to give thanks to Mohammad…

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Nova Scotia, part of the Maritime provinces, was the first province to be settled by European colonists. Since then, it…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Many foreign post-secondary students in Canada would like to continue living and working in the country after they complete their…

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The Government of Canada has announced a large restructuring of its processing network in North America. Individuals who plan to…

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The Province of Quebec has long been renowned for its unique culture, which blends elements of North American and European…

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Canadavisa, the publisher of CIC News, is debuting its new Immigration iPhone Application!

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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The intention of this blog is to add my voice to the large chorus of critics of Bill C-38, otherwise…

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British Columbia (BC), situated in the westernmost part of Canada, is a province renowned for its cosmopolitan population and great…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Recent months have seen profound changes to Canadian immigration programs. For those who follow these changes, or whose applications may…

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Speaking in Calgary on 10 April 2012, Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced plans to create a new…

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Any person with a criminal conviction may be considered inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of security. In most cases,…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Last Thursday, April 25th 2012, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) announced the implementation of a new Accelerated Labour…

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The province of Alberta, located in Western Canada between Saskatchewan and British Columbia, is one of Canada’s most rapidly expanding…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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BREAKING NEWS The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled…

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On 21 March 2012, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities (MICC) issued a statement outlining new policies for…

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Every year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) sets immigration targets to meet the Canadian government’s economic, family reunification, and humanitarian…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is on a mission to transform Canada’s immigration policy. If all goes according to plan, gone…

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Saskatchewan, located in western Canada between the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta, is home to a booming economy and rapidly…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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The most recent Canadian census, published in May 2011, has revealed new information about emerging population trends throughout the country,…

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Applicants in the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program may be required to attend an interview with a Quebec immigration officer….

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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The Minister of Immigration has let it be known that we can soon expect changes in the way economic immigrants…

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While Canada is a large and diverse country, traditionally newcomers tended to settle in immigrant enclaves like Toronto, Vancouver, and…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this past week, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper outlined a plan…

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The path to Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada can be daunting in its complexity. However, some individuals find work in…

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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this…

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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the…

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January 12th marked the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. This event, which resulted in the deaths of…

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