Q & A: Updating existing application

Q. My application under skilled worker category is submitted in Buffalo in April 2002. Now I see that after June 28, there are new additional forms, and necessity of English language tests, new mark system of 75, etc. 1. Do I have to submit new application with new forms? 2. Is there any flexibility in […]

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Q & A: Error in assessment?

Q. My application was refused after the immigration official failed to award 5 points on the adaptability factor for a Canadian relative. What can be done? Answer: There are three available strategies. Without specific knowledge of the case, it is difficult to know which would be best: 1. advise the visa office of the errors […]

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News Briefs – Canadian Minister calls for more help for immigrants

Finance Minister Paul Martin, a strong leader in the bid for the next Prime Minister position, has suggested that Canada must do more to bring qualified immigrants to Canada, and to ensure that they are more easily able to obtain the necessary qualifications to practise their professions. Speculation is that this may hint at yet […]

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Report on Immigration Consultants

Fraudulent immigration consultants — described as ”vultures” by Denis Coderre, the Immigration Minister — should face $50,000 fines and criminal convictions for failing to meet proposed conduct laws, an expert panel says. The panel’s report, to be released today, calls on Ottawa to regulate consultants, spelling out a code of conduct and minimum standards. The […]

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