CIC NEWS
Many foreign post-secondary students in Canada would like to continue living and working in the country after they complete their studies. Luckily for them, there are a number of ways to transform a student visa into Permanent Resident (PR) status. With a little motivation and advance planning, they will be able to identify and take steps to apply to the PR program best suited to their education and experience. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
Archives for May 2012
Canadian Government Restructures North American Visa Offices
The Government of Canada has announced a large restructuring of its processing network in North America. Individuals who plan to submit an application in North America, or who have an application already in process, should be aware of these changes as they may affect processing location. [Read more…]
Global Quebec: Why “La Belle Province” Continues to Shine as an Immigration Destination
The Province of Quebec has long been renowned for its unique culture, which blends elements of North American and European language and society in a way that is found nowhere else in the world. Far from being simply ‘the French part’ of Canada, Quebec today is a vibrant province that continues to attract newcomers from around the world. In this article, the first of a two-part series, CIC News explores what makes this province a favorite destination among immigrants to Canada. To start, we look at the global community of people who live and work in “La Belle Province” – “The Beautiful Province” – and are integral to making Quebec the economic and social destination it has become.
Special Announcement: CIC News Announces the CanadaVisa iPhone App
Canadavisa, the publisher of CIC News, is debuting its new Immigration iPhone Application!
Canadian Immigration Questions and Answers with Attorney David Cohen
Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers:
Canadian Immigration News Briefs for May 2012
The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. [Read more…]
David’s Blog: Abuse of Power
The intention of this blog is to add my voice to the large chorus of critics of Bill C-38, otherwise known as the omnibus budget bill, now before Parliament. The legislation in question is a 425-page document that contains all sorts of non-budgetary measures including significant changes to the Old Age Security system, Employment Insurance rules, the environmental assessment process and immigration. >>Click here to read the full blog post…
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program: Gateway to the West
British Columbia (BC), situated in the westernmost part of Canada, is a province renowned for its cosmopolitan population and great natural beauty. Almost half of its 4.5 million residents live in and around the metropolitan areas of Vancouver and the capital city of Victoria. However, the province is also experiencing growth in the countryside as workers flock to fill positions in the booming natural resources industry. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com
Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-May 2012
The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place or were announced over the last two weeks. [Read more…]
