Canadian Immigration News Briefs for January 2014

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: Time to Change the Rules

I never knew Edna Aldovino. She passed away last August in Toronto. Nonetheless, this blog is dedicated to her memory because Edna’s determination and motherly love are deserving of tribute. >>Read more…

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Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Now Accepting Applications

As of January 2, 2014, the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program is accepting new sponsorship applications. With a strict cap of 5,000 placed on application intake, prospective sponsors are working hard to ensure that they submit their applications before the cap closes. “The re-opening of this program has been the subject of great excitement here […]

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Canadian Employers: Permanently Retain Your Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada’s temporary foreign worker program allows Canadian employers to fill short-term labour shortages with qualified workers from abroad. To protect Canadian workers, the program is designed primarily for short term work permits of less than four years. However, because foreign workers typically have skills and experience which are in high demand in Canada, employers often […]

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The Year in Immigration

2013 was an important year in the world of Canadian immigration. Some of the country’s largest immigration programs were opened, closed or changed, and some brand new programs were introduced.

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Canadavisa Social: Connect with us Today!

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 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:  Can a foreigner on a visitor visa apply to change to a temporary work or study visa while remaining in Canada ?

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Canadian Immigration News Briefs for December 2013 – January 2014

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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David’s Blog: Here’s to Hoping

There has been a lot of buzz and some mixed opinion regarding the decision by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to re-open, ever so slightly, the door to parent and grandparent sponsorship. >>Read more…

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