The Case Against the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction (And What You Can Do!)

Recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February 28, 2008. Many who applied before this date have been confused and upset by this decision, and want to know what they can do to fight it.

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Quebec: A Destination for Professionals

The Province of Quebec is well known for its society, language, and unique cultural charm. However, the province is also an established leader for business, both in North America and worldwide. It is this leadership that has resulted in Quebec’s increasing appeal for top international organizations, workers, and entrepreneurs. >>Read full article on CanadaVisa.com

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What’s New on the Canadavisa Facebook Page?

Since launching our new and improved Facebook page earlier this summer, Canadavisa has been hard at work making it the best place for users to connect and learn about all things related to Canadian immigration.

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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:

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for July 2012

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

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David’s Blog: What Backlog?

Back in 2004, it took Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) 4.5 years, on average, to process an application for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category. By 2008, there were more than 600,000 FSW applicants and their dependents in the system awaiting a decision. >>Click here to read the full blog post…

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Canada Still Open For Immigration

Many Canadian immigration programs remain open, despite the Canadian government’s announcement that it will be taking a ‘temporary pause’ in accepting Federal Skilled Worker applications. In this article, CIC News will briefly explore current open programs, as well as the future of the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for Mid-July 2012

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

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