Despite his celebrity status, Robin Thicke, the 35-year-old son of Canadian superstar Alan Thicke has his application for Canadian citizenship for his two-year-old son, Julian denied. Quick look on Thicke’s Citizenship Robin, who was born in the United States, was never able to obtain Canadian citizenship because Alan never applied to make him a [...]
Avoiding Iraq, US Soldier Fled to Canada and Faced Deportation
Five years ago, U.S. soldier Kimberly Rivera fled to Canada to avoid serving in Iraq with her husband and four children. Last week however, Citizenship and Immigration Canada issued her a deportation order giving her until September 20 to exit the country. Evading the call of duty After serving a tour in Iraq in [...]
Changes in Skilled Worker Program to help Immigrant Employees
The government puts forward on August 17 the intended regulatory changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will improve Canada’s selection for skilled workers who can certainly meet the expectations upon arrival in the country. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that the Federal Skilled skilled immigrant workers the way to [...]
3 Conditions to Defer Deportation in the US
Are you at risk of being deported from the United States? You may be eligible for the deferment of an action on deportation orders if you meet the criteria. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum that shall benefit young undocumented individuals who entered the United States in good faith [...]
How to Work in Canada under Provincial Nominee Program
Applying for an immigrant visa without the assistance of an immigration attorney is far from easy. There are many ways to work and live in Canada. Coming to the country as a provincial nominee is among the surest means to get employment in Canada. How to get a provincial nomination certificate You must be nominated [...]
6 Steps to get a Canadian Work Visa
Understanding the process is crucial when applying for a Canadian work visa. Canadian work visas, which are temporary and are not the same thing as immigration visas, are in most cases available only to those who have a job offer from a Canadian employer who is authorized to fill the position with a foreign worker. [...]
4 Steps for Canadian Employers to hire Foreign Workers
Let’s have a closer look at the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The program is another government’s instrument through which Canadian employers are able to bring foreign workers to the country or to hire those who are already in Canada to fill temporarily labor shortages. The program can be sought by Canadian employers for up [...]
7 Ways to get Visas to Work in Canada
The government of Canada is continuously implementing programs that will help Canadian employers to meet the challenges in labor demand, new market developments, and the increasing innovations locally and globally. The programs are carried out bearing the concept that immigrants, foreign workers, foreign students, Canadian residents who are citizens of other countries can contribute to [...]
Sex Workers Attending 2012 AIDS conference Denied US Visa
After hundreds of frustrated sex workers, who were seeking to enter the United States to participate in the 2012 International AIDS conference, have been denied US visas by immigration officers, they started conducting their own meeting in Calcutta India on Saturday in protest against the refusal. Sex Worker Participants The seven-day event in the Eastern [...]
Alberta’s New Pilot Program for Foreign Workers, to Remedy Labor Shortage
Facing a severe labour shortage, Alberta has recently set up a temporary foreign worker pilot project to help employers hire highly skilled foreign workers in positions that cannot be filled by Canadians or permanent resident. Labor market objective Launched in June 2011 under the Temporary Foreign Worker Annex to the Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on [...]
Happy Ramadan to our Muslim Clients and Friends
Also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan, Ramadan marks the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar that lasts between 29 to 30 days depending on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. Practically every Muslim in Canada during this period customarily takes part in prayer, fasting, and charity-giving. Muslims who are fasting refrain from eating, [...]
More Foreign Visitors are Expected as 2012 Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Opens
TORONTO, ONTARIO–- This year’s Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is officially opened. The 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a festival celebrating Caribbean culture and traditions. 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival The event that is regarded as the largest street festival in the North America is patronized by over a million spectators from around the [...]
3 Ways to Obtain Humanitarian Parole for US Entry
Humanitarian parole allows an individual, who is inadmissible, to enter into the United States for a limited period of time on grounds of compelling situations. The grant of parole is strictly regulated, and the Parolees are not necessarily provided with any immigration benefits. Grant of Humanitarian Parole The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [...]
Canadian Athletes and Spectators are Excited to Witness the 2012 Olympic Events
The 2012 Olympic Games will finally unveil during the ceremony magnificent observance of the British culture. The Team Welcome Ceremonies formally invite all nations to the Olympic Games. In the Opening Ceremonies, the host nation will showcase its best and will feature the parade of all nations that are competing in the Games, and the [...]
Immigration Applicants urged Federal Court to Enforce Rulings on Application Delays
Roughly two weeks prior to the enactment of Bill C-38 into law in the month of June, the Federal Court of Canada decided in favor of the future immigrants by ordering the government to process all the applications it has taken into its system. Federal Court Ruling The court held that there were no valid [...]
