CIC NEWS
In the future, Canada plans to adopt a new model of immigration known as the ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) system. The EOI system will be implemented with the intent of better targeting skilled immigrants to fill specific Canadian labour market needs. By more carefully selecting immigrants, it is expected that this system will better benefit both the Canadian economy and newcomers themselves. [Read more…]
Archives for February 2013
Court Challenge to Refugee Healthcare Cuts
Refugee advocacy groups and asylum applicants are challenging recent healthcare cuts for individuals in Canada who are applying for refugee status. Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, in conjunction with three affected asylum seekers, filed a lawsuit this past Monday stating that the cuts were both unconstitutional and a violation of refugee’s rights. >> Read more…
Connect with Canadavisa on Social Media
Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? As part of our ongoing efforts to better serve our friends and users around the world, Canadavisa and Attorney David Cohen have established a presence on a variety of domains. Find, ‘Like’, and ‘Friend’ us today! [Read more…]
Canadian Immigration Questions & 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 February 2013
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: What’s in a Name?
When it comes to Canadian immigration, actually quite a bit is in a name, especially if the name is “Murphy” or “Sharma”. >>Read more…
Labour Market Opinions Explained
Individuals wishing to work in Canada, as well as Canadian employers, have likely heard of the importance of Labour Market Opinions (LMOs). In most cases, employers must secure an LMO before they can hire and pursue a work permit for one or more temporary foreign workers. In this article, CIC News provides its readership – both Canadian employers and foreign workers alike – with a brief primer on LMOs, their importance in the employment process, and what must be done to secure one. [Read more…]
Controversial Deportation Bill May Soon Come Into Force
A controversial bill that would accelerate the removal of foreign criminals from Canadian soil has progressed forward in Canadian Parliament. [Read more…]
New Developments in AINP Class Action Lawsuit
There have been important new developments in the Class Action lawsuit filed by Campbell Cohen and co-counsel Caron & Partners of Calgary against the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)’s arbitrary closure of applications filed under the US Visa Holder category. [Read more…]
