Understanding R(11): Which visa office do I submit my application for Canadian permanent residency?

It is quite common for individuals to submit their applications for Canadian permanent residence to the wrong visa office, resulting in the return of the applications without processing. This mistake can be avoided by understanding which visa office is right for your application. Most applications for Canadian permanent residence are first submitted to an immigration […]

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Foreign-trained Nurses are Just What the Doctor Ordered

An aging population combined with a shortage of nurses is a dangerous combination for the Canadian health care sector. The number of practicing nurses is declining worldwide and in Canada, the shortage of nurses is causing longer hospital wait times and a decrease in the quality of service provided. Canadian nurses themselves are part of […]

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Bienvenue a Québec! – Quebec’s Skilled Worker Program

Quebec is Canada’s largest province in terms of size and is often referred to as “La Belle Province” or the beautiful province in the rest of Canada. Known for its European-style cities, such as Montreal, Quebec is a prime destination for immigrants from all over the world. >>Read the full article on Canadavisa.com…

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for January 2011

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last few weeks.

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David’s Blog: New Canadians as Lesser Citizens

There are no two ways about it. As a group, newer Canadians are getting the short end of the stick. In the next Federal election most of their votes will count for only half as much as the votes of other Canadians. This is entirely due to where they happen to reside. >>Click here to […]

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