Q & A: Timing of Submission of Application

Q. I am planning to immigrate to Canada in 2 to 3 year time frame. Should I start the application process now, before any changes take place in Canadian law? or should I wait for some time before applying? Once I start the process would I be able to put it on hold? Answer: That […]

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Q & A: Education Inconsistent with Occupation

Q. Although I obtained my university education in Chemical Engineering, my subsequent profession was in the field of software engineering. I am now interested in pursuing an application for immigration to Canada in the IT sector. Will my previous education be a problem? Answer: You would have to be able to satisfy an immigration official […]

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Current Canadian Economic Indicators

Gross domestic product by industry at factor cost, March 1999 Strong showings in most industrial sectors combined to produce a 0.3% increase in gross domestic product in March. The latest increase extended the economy’s steady expansion since strikes put the brakes on growth in mid-1998. Labour Force Survey April 1999 After rising sharply in the […]

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Case Comments: Summarization of some recent court rulings

Assessing Business Experience: One of the most essential criterion for success in an application for a Canadian permanent resident visa under the “entrepreneur” category is that of “business experience.” Previous success in business and business management is considered one of the leading indicators of future success in Canada as an entrepreneur. As a recent Federal […]

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Legal Update: Meaning of “Residency” for Citizenship Purposes

In order to become a Canadian citizen, landed permanent residents of Canada must satisfy a Citizenship judge that they have “resided” in Canada for a total of at least 1,095 days (three years) during the four years preceding their application for citizenship. The principle behind this residency requirement is that in order to be granted […]

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