David’s Blog: I Read The News Today, Oh Boy . . .

The recent news that Postmedia had purchased the Sun Media chain certainly raised a few eyebrows, not least my own. Media commentators were quick to ask some obvious questions: Is this the print media’s last stand? A survival strategy? Will shrinking newsrooms result in a lack of diversity and poorer content? Can independent media in […]

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Final Chance For Current Federal Skilled Worker Program

The current application cycle for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), which opened in May, 2014, will finish at the end of this year. With just three months remaining in 2014, potential candidates have a limited window of opportunity to apply for this program. Successful applicants will gain Canadian permanent residence.

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Seven Reasons People Get Refused For A Canadian Permanent Resident Visa

Every year, thousands of applicants for permanent residence in Canada have their applications refused for a multitude of reasons, many of which are entirely avoidable. These unfortunate situations typically result in much disappointment and distress for applicants and their families. Canada provides numerous immigration options for foreign nationals, but navigating the processes in place can […]

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Options For Francophones Looking To Work In Canada / Les options pour les francophones souhaitant travailler au Canada

With the recent news that the Government of Canada will not continue the French Significant Benefit Program, now is a good time to review what options are available for francophones wishing to work in Canada, and what options are available for employers looking to hire French-speaking workers from outside Canada.

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CanadaVisa Social: Visit Us Today!

CanadaVisa is dedicated to helping individuals from across the globe to come to Canada. One of the most effective ways to get our message to prospective immigrants is through CanadaVisa Social. As we welcome the falling leaves of the Autumn months, we can reflect on what has been a great summer for the CanadaVisa team. […]

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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. 1. I am a permanent resident and I have been living in Canada for the past two years. I have not made any trips outside of Canada during this period. Does […]

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CanadaVisa News Briefs For October 2014

The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian Citizenship and Immigration that took place since mid-September.

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David’s Blog: Falling Through The Cracks

For some reason, many individuals on open work permits in the province of Quebec are not eligible for medical coverage under the provincial health plan. It would make some sense to deny coverage to individuals on open work permits who were not gainfully employed, but why deny benefits to working tax payers? >>Read more . . […]

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Seven Ways To Make Yourself More Employable In Canada

Although the current Federal Skilled Worker Program allows candidates to make a Canadian permanent resident application without a job offer, obtaining a valid job offer in advance is an advantage for many people hoping to move to Canada.

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