Canadian Immigration News Briefs for September 2013

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

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Coming to Canada as a Nurse – The Process

In our last edition, CIC News explained how Canada has opened its doors to welcome internationally educated nurses. This article will focus on the different ways a nurse can come to Canada to work and live. As the demand for nurses continues to grow, nurses are presented with the opportunity to seek either permanent or […]

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Information Technology Workers Thrive in Canada

Canada’s Information Technology (IT) sector is currently growing. In recent years, the Canadian Government has taken steps to attract the world’s best IT companies and most promising professionals. Some IT workers , such as computer engineers, may be eligible to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency without a job offer, through the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) […]

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Bridging Open Work Permit Helps Workers Stay in Canada

Canada is committed to retaining the talented temporary foreign workers it needs to ensure continued economic growth. This includes making sure that temporary foreign workers are able to make a smooth transition to Canadian Permanent Residency if they so choose.

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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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Connect with Canadavisa on Social Media

Did you know that you can connect with Canadavisa on different social media websites? We have overhauled the look and feel of our many pages to give you the best online experience possible! Make sure to check us out, and as always feel free to connect with us and share with your friends. Remember, if […]

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for August 2013

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: Let the Court Decide

I thank my colleague and good friend Mario Bellissimo for bringing the following quotes to my attention. “…That is a principle of Canadian law that is sacrosanct…you can’t revise things retroactively.” You may be surprised to learn that the above words were uttered by Chris Alexander, then a backbench Member of Parliament and now the […]

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4 Common Mistakes When Applying for a Labour Market Opinion

Canadian employers looking to hire Temporary Foreign Workers must first receive government permission to hire from abroad. In most cases, this permission comes in the form of a Labour Market Opinion (LMO).

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