March 31st 2003

At the time of implementation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of June 28th 2002, a transitional period was specified in the legislation. This period was recommend by Canadian Parliament as a necessary measure to allow as much of the existing backlog as possible to be cleared out under the Regulations in effect at […]

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Shortage of Skilled Labour Forecasted

The country’s rapidly ageing population, coupled with a dearth of young workers, will cause a major shortage of potential employees and could mean immigrants will account for almost all of the labour force growth within a decade, Statistics Canada suggests. Census data for 2001, released yesterday, predicts potential worker shortfalls in a vast range of […]

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Investment intended to help skilled workers

The government will spend $41.4 million over the next two years to attract more skilled workers and foreign students to Canada and to help workers find jobs once they get here. And at a time when the vast majority of immigrants settle in Toronto, part of the money will be earmarked for efforts to attract […]

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Q & A: Which Criteria?

Q. How can I know that my case is assessed by the visa officer before March 31,2003. I want to know if application is being assessed under the new law or old criteria? Answer: Your application will be processed under the old regulations up until March 31, 2003. If you have not received an interview […]

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Q & A: Delays After Interview

Q. Following the completion of my selection interview, I have not received any new information. What are the possible reasons for delays? Answer: It can take several months for the immigration officer to make a review of the application after the selection Interview. Average times vary from each processing post and can depend on a […]

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Regulation 11

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations implemented June 28th 2001 included legislation allowing Citizenship and Immigration Canada to restrict submission of immigration applications. Applicants would be required to submit the application only in a country in which they have resident status for a period for one year or more. Although these provisions were […]

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“Direct-back”

Canadian ports of entry are directing Refugee applicants seeking admission from the United States back to the USA with an appointment to return for a hearing at a later date. This is being done to reduce waiting times at ports of entry, but is causing some such applicants to be forced to return to face […]

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US Exit Controls

Recent reports suggest that US immigration authorities are conducting exit-control investigations at certain Canadian ports of entry. In accordance with current US policy, individuals found to be out of status in the United States during such checks may be subject to detainment.

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