Q & A: Assisted Relatives

Q. In the case that I am the principal applicant, does it help if my wife’s sister is a PR? Answer: The legislation does not specify that the relative of an accompanying spouse may allow the associated assisted relative bonus for the principal applicant. Previously, most visa offices have typically granted such points, however, in […]

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Q & A: Benefit of Spouse’s Qualifications

Q. When assessing an application under the independent class, do they take into account what your spouse does for a living? If their occupation has a high ETF number, would this be helpful if my points were in the low – mid 60’s? Answer: The scores are not combined in the manner you suggest. If […]

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Labour Force Survey, December 1999

The labour market continued its positive performance in December, with employment rising by an estimated 42,000, building on robust growth in the previous three months. ecember’s employment growth was matched by an increase in the number of people participating in the labour market, leaving the unemployment rate unchanged from the previous month at 6.9%. Between […]

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Launches Integration-Net

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has launched a new resource for newly arrived immigrants. Integration-Net provides up to date information on issues governing settlement in Canada. Resources are available to assist newcomers, and the general public, in obtaining answers to questions on issues such as employment, taxation, health care and more.

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Bonn Office Relocates to Berlin

Applicants who are considering submission of an application within Germany, and those who may have done so already, should note that the visa office in Bonn has been relocated to Berlin. The move was expected to be completed as of January 31st, 2000. Any communications should be directed to the following: Immigration Section Canadian Embassy […]

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US Immigration H1B Quotas

Foreign professionals who wish to work in the United States are required to apply for and be issued an H-1B Visa. The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) sets a numerical limitation or “cap” to the number of new H-1B Visas that can be issued during a fiscal year (October 1-September 30). Last year, […]

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