Q & A: Same Sex Couple + Medical Condition

Q. Does anyone know anyone who might have any information at all that might help an HIV+/HIV- same-sex couple immigrate to Canada on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds? Neither member of the relationship currently resides in Canada, though the negative partner could likely immigrate as an independent. Answer: Current Canadian Immigration regulations do not allow for same-sex […]

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Q & A: Re-Entry After Extended Absence

Q. My friend who is a Canadian PR has been stayed outside Canada for more than 6 month for the purpose of study in a European country, and now he would like to return to Canada. He didn’t apply for a Returning Permit when he left Canada, because he didn’t have the intention of abandoning […]

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Labour Force Survey, October 1999

Employment grew strongly in October for the second consecutive month. An increase of 80,000 builds on September’s gain of 64,000 and brings job gains so far this year to 253,000 (+1.7%). Unemployment fell in October by an estimated 47,000 and the unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points to 7.2%, its lowest level since March 1990. […]

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Efforts to Expedite Application Process Necessary

In a recent article which appeared in The Globe and Mail (November 19, 1999), Elinor Caplan – Canada’s newly-installed Immigration Minister – indicated Canada’s intentions to encourage the entry of immigrants. During the course of an interview, Ms. Caplan admitted that Canada has been focusing too much of its resources on protecting its borders, as […]

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Proposal Regarding New Citizenship Act

On November 5, 1999, the Government of Canada announced the proposal of a new Citizenship Act. According to Elinor Caplan, Canada’s Immigration Minister, the new Act is designed to “strengthen the value of Canadian citizenship by better defining what it means to be Canadian and by setting clearer criteria for acquiring citizenship.” As the government […]

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Q & A:Employment Authorization: Difficulty at Port of Entry

Q. I am an American-Chinese, was traveling with a white salesman to make a service call at a large computer company in Toronto. At the airport, customs/immigration asked us the same questions, I was sent for further questioning, but the salesman was sent through. The immigration official said they were worried about giving out too […]

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Q & A: Licensing Requirements for Financial Professionals

Q. Campbell/Cohen web site warns that in certain instances the lack of Canadian accreditation may result in the refusal of an application for Canadian Permanent residence. Is the accreditation for the professions of the: Auditor, Accountant, and Financial analyst required for the acceptance of the application? If yes, would the US CPA license suffice? Answer: […]

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Labour Force Survey, September 1999

Employment rose by an estimated 64,000 in September, bringing gains so far this year to 173,000 (+1.2%). September’s job growth resulted in a drop in the number of unemployed, causing the unemployment rate to fall 0.3 points to 7.5%, its lowest level since June 1990. Full-time employment shows strong growth September’s job growth was all […]

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Case Comment: “Usually Required”

Applicants who apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa under the “Skilled Worker” category are assessed under a “points” system. Under current Federal Selection Criteria, applicants are awarded “units of assessment” for a number of objective factors, such as age, education, occupational background and language ability. In addition, applicants must satisfy the employment requirements associated […]

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