Embassy update: Vienna

A processing factor which continues to feature prominently in Vienna is the requirement to screen for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This applies not only to immigration applicants but to many visitors as well. Approximately fifty five percent of all immigration applicants and just over half of all visitor applicants come from the countries […]

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David Cohen’s Blog: Judy Go?

Controversy seems to follow some public figures like the smell of cheap perfume. Unfortunately for her, such is the lot of Canadian Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, The Honorable Judy Sgro.Don’t get me wrong. I think her appointment was a wise choice, given her background and the ethnically diverse riding she represents. Moreover, I admire […]

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David Cohen’s Blog: Movin’ On Up?

Finally convinced that the record would show a majority of voting Ohioans do indeed want four more years, I clicked-off the TV. Unable to sleep, I continued my read of Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America.” Now there’s a scary combo for those of my ilk. And I’m not even American! Read Full Blog on […]

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CITIZENSHIP WEEK: CELEBRATING FREEDOM, RESPECT AND BELONGING

The Honourable Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced the launch of Canada’s Citizenship Week from October 18–24, 2004. “Citizenship Week is a time to reflect on the values that speak to the heart of being a Canadian,” said Minister Sgro. “Citizenship Week is intended to help remind all Canadians — young and […]

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Temporary Work Permits – Mexico, France and the Philippines Send More Foreign Workers to Canada

In the first quarter, the flow of foreign workers changed little compared to the same period of 2003, dropping 1% to 18,034 people. While some changes in rank occurred, the top ten source countries for foreign workers were the same as in the first quarter of 2003. The United States continued to rank as the […]

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Criminal Record: Check criminal record before checking out Canada

A traveler was surprised recently when he was denied entry from the United States into Canada. The reason: Four years ago, he was convicted in the United States of driving under the influence of alcohol. “I was put on the next plane back home. Sad, humiliating, and I think ridiculous,” says the man, who asked […]

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David Cohen’s Blog: About the Canada Immigration Blog

The word of law is absolute. Its meaning, its interpretation is less clear. Read Full Blog on CanadaVisa.com…

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David Cohen’s Blog: Canada Immigration Attorney David Cohen

I remember, as a child, the sadness in my grandfather as he recounted his sister’s plight. From the safety of Canada, in the late 1930s, he did everything in his power to get his sister out of Poland ahead of the Nazis. He managed to get her to England on a temporary visa while he […]

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Residing in Quebec

Q. My husband and I applied for permanent residency under the federal skilled worker’s program and recently received our passports stamped with the immigrant visas. At the time we applied we were both in US. Since then I have found a job in Quebec and have been working and living in Quebec since July 2003. […]

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