Important Updates on the Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Court Case

As many readers of CIC News are aware, recent changes to Canada’s immigration legislation have called for the closure of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) files submitted before February 28, 2008. Campbell Cohen law firm has been at the forefront of challenging the legality of these changes. Currently, Campbell Cohen is representing 897 pre-February 2008 applicants […]

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Super Visa Helps Parents and Grandparents Come to Canada

The number of immigrants in Canada is at an all time high, and sustained immigration efforts mean that this number will only continue to grow. In fact, data from the most recent census shows that about 1 in every 5 Canadian residents were born outside of Canada. >>Read more…

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Special Announcement: Canadavisa Unveils New Resume Builder

Canadavisa is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Resume Builder!

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What’s New on the Canadavisa Facebook Page

The Canadavisa Facebook page is now almost 9,000 members strong! As always, we are working hard to make this page the best place on Facebook for all things related to Canadian immigration. In the past two weeks, we have…

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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 September 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: Second-Class Families

I was quite fortunate growing up. Not only did I come of age in one of the most peaceful countries in the world, but I got to spend considerable time during my early years with my grandparents, all of whom lived long lives. It is difficult to put into words how it feels as a […]

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New Federal Skilled Worker Program Prepares Immigrants to Succeed

When the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) reopens, it will include a number of important changes. The changes to the program are scheduled to come into force on January 1st, 2013. They were created so that immigrants who gain Permanent Residency through the FSWC will be better prepared to find work and settle into Canadian […]

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Bring Workers to Canada Faster with an Accelerated Labour Market Opinion

Earlier this year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new program that will significantly reduce waiting times for Canadian employers looking to hire Temporary Foreign Workers. This program, called the Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (ALMO), allows employers to receive a positive Labour Market Opinion for their foreign worker(s) within 10 business days of submitting […]

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