The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks.
• 2012 Breaks Records for Student Visa Issuances
Canada welcomed over 100,000 international students in 2012, the highest amount in the country’s history. The number was a 60% jump from intake levels in 2004. >>Read more…
• Canada Issued Almost 1 Million Visitor Visas in 2012
Canada issued a record number of visitor visas last year. >>Read more…
• Detroit Visa Office to Close
The Visa Office at the Canadian Consulate in Detroit has been closed. >>Read more…
• Refugee Claimants from 8 More Countries Will See Faster Processing
The list of Designated Countries of Origin, which was introduced on December 15th, 2012 as part of the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act, has been amended to include 8 new countries. >>Read more…
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I want to apply for FSWP in 2013. From which organisation can I get my education credentials assessed.
Wht next must i do.i ve answe the question several times but score 57 but telling me am not qualified.i wish to come down to canada an live with my family.maine engineer while my wife is a master degree holder in education fromuniversity of lagos nigeria.
Need to known about my son he is completing this 12 standard and will be entering 19 years and would like him to be a Doctor ,can you advice how can he get an admission to any Canadian good collages of medicine.
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I want to apply for FSWP in 2013. From which organisation can I get my education credentials assessed. pls explain how apply for this .
Hi I have a friend who was visiting Canada and decided not to return, and took 20,000 usd payment that lawyers and legalize their situation, but says q as a Cuban and lived in Angola was easier legalization. This step is very risky for an Angolan who have some money and some studies and much desire to work and live in Canada.
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