Immigration Department’s Appeal Dismissed

The Citizenship and Immigration department is bracing for a flood of multi-million dollar lawsuits after a panel of judges upheld a controversial ruling that said federal bureaucrats misled Parliament about severe backlogs in the immigration system. The decision, handed down on Thursday by the Federal Court of Appeal, alters the fate of more than 100,000 […]

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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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Question & Answer: Quebec Intended Destination

Q. I intend to apply to immigrate to Canada via the Quebec application process, which has a different selection system. Once landed, am I limited to residing in Quebec only? Answer: In principle, if you choose the province of Quebec as a destination, you do have to have an intent to live and work in […]

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Question & Answer: Work Permit

Q. Is it possible to obtain to work permit while a permanent resident application is pending ? is HRDC approval required for all jobs? Answer: Yes, it is possible to apply for a temporary employment authorization while a permanent resident application is pending. Such an application would not have a negative bearing on the permanent […]

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News Briefs – Injunction Granted Against Immigration Department

Canada’s immigration department was dealt a serious blow late yesterday afternoon after a Federal Court judge slapped it with an injunction preventing it from rejecting the applications of skilled workers who applied before Jan. 1, 2002, to immigrate to Canada. The move affects an estimated 100,000 people caught in a backlog when Canada decided to […]

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Retroactive Immigration Laws Dismissed by New Zealand Court

A court ruling has offered new hope to thousands of would-be New Zealanders anxious to put down roots in their new homeland. The High Court in Auckland today ruled against the retrospective application of immigration rules changes introduced on 19 November last year. These changes restricted the issuing of temporary “Job Search” visas for General […]

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