News Updates

The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: 2nd “Tranche” of Regulations Released Most Applications for Permanent Residence will increase by $50 cdn for all age groups and categories of immigration to cover the cost of the new permanent resident card. […]

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Feds retreat on immigration rules

OTTAWA — The federal government will refund 70,000 would-be immigrants $70 million in application fees they paid to come to Canada, Immigration Minister Denis Coderre said yesterday. In making the announcement, the newly appointed minister backed down from controversial new immigration rules imposed by his predecessor, Elinor Caplan. Coderre said he expects the refund decision, […]

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Q & A: Delaying Application

Q. Rather than trying to speed the immigration process up, I would like to know if there is a way of slowing it down. I am a U.S. citizen and I would like to apply for immigration now (because my situation may be less ideal later), but, if I am approved, I do not wish […]

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Q & A: Family Class or Skilled Worker?

Q. I have a European fiancée who has post-graduate education but no experience in her field (history) and is fully bilingual in our two official languages (…and speaks a few more!). I’m a Canadian PhD student living on scholarships, research grants, and study related jobs. Although I have never been unemployed since the age of […]

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News Updates

The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: New Routine Laboratory Test – HIV According to a new directive sent by Dr. Gushulak, Director General of Medical Services Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada to Designated Medical Practitioners, effective January 15, 2002, […]

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New Ministers of Immigration

On January 15, 2002, Denis Coderre was appointed Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Mr. Coderre is the Member of Parliament for Bourassa (Montreal). He had been Secretary of State for Amateur Sport since August 3, 1999. Following his appointment, Mr. Coderre, noted that Canada was largely built by immigrants, and called his new appointment […]

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Q & A: Sponsoring a Fiancé

Q. I’ve phoned Immigration Canada 3 times to get information on getting permanent residence for my fiancé (he’s an English citizen, I’m Canadian). I was told 3 different things by 3 different people, and I’m really confused. He’s currently still in England, we are planning to get married early 2002. One story we heard was […]

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Q & A: Passed Paper Screening

Q. If you pass the minimum number of points to qualify for an interview (pass pretty comfortably), does that mean that you’ve got a good shot at getting in? Or, is this only the first hurdle? I mean, is a lot decided in the interview? Answer: The answer to your question would depend considerably on the […]

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News Updates

The following is a summary of issues which have arisen recently which may affect those seeking temporary or permanent relocation to Canada: Resumption Of Regular Service In Islamabad, Pakistan: As the situation in the region is stabilizing, CIC’s mission in Islamabad, Pakistan as been taking gradual steps to return to full services. As a result, […]

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