Canada NAFTA Work Visas time period increase Professionals from the USA and Mexico seeking to work temporarily in Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) can now receive Canadian work permits for up to three years, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced today. Previously, NAFTA workers were required to renew [...]
Study: Canada Ranked as Most Welcoming Country by Immigrants especially by Americans
Canada is perceived to be one of the easiest countries to live and settle in, according to a recent study by HSBC Bank International. Commissioned to take a look into the lives and experiences of their customers who live across the globe, the “HSBC Bank International Expat Explorer” survey is the largest ever independent survey of expatriates spanning countries in [...]
Mumbai Victims Remembered by Immigration Minister Kenney
In an unprecedented show of solidarity with India, Canadians and members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the Toronto International Convention Centre in Mississauga today to pay homage to the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai. The Mumbai terror attack on November 26 left 183 people killed and over 300 injured.
New Ministerial Instructions for Skilled Worker Applications
New Skilled Worker Applications News Details of the long-awaited “ministerial instructions” were posted on the CIC website on November 27, 2008, and come into effect immediately for Skilled Worker Applications. The new set of eligibility criteria applys to all new federal skilled worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008. All applications made before [...]
Canada Aims to Eliminate Immigration Backlogs, Accept Quarter Million New Residents
Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced today that “Canada will stay the course on immigration in 2009, welcoming between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents.”
Changes to Skilled Worker Immigration Categories Announced
UPDATE: JUNE 2010 New changes announced for the Skilled Worker Immigration to Canada program. Therefore some of the information below may be outdated. For the most current information go to our new blog here ________________________________________ In order to address the growing backlog of immigration applications and labour market shortages, Immigration Minister Kenney announced an Action Plan for Faster Immigration [...]
Canadian Permanent Resident Card and Renewal FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Canadian Permanent Resident Cards Here are some common questions our office receives about Canadian Permanent Resident cards (also called PR cards). You may also read our website for more information about Permanent Residence Card rules and about the residency requirements for maintaining your card.
Toronto Police Reject "Don't Ask, Don’t Tell" Immigration Policy
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell for Toronto Immigration Despite pressures from organizations such as “No One is Illegal,” the Toronto Police Services Board rejected a proposal that would have prohibited his officers from telling federal authorities if they suspect immigration law violations.
I want to Renew my Canadian Permanent Resident Card. What are the Requirements?
Renewing your Canadian Permanent Resident Card or Canadian PR Card Q. My Canadian Permanent Resident Card is expiring. How can I renew it if I do not have the required residency in Canada? A. As a Canadian Permanent Resident you will be issued Permanent Residence Card or PR Card. PR Cards are valid for 5 years from [...]
My Sponsorship Application was Refused. What can I do?
What can you do if your sponsorship application was refused? Q. I received a letter from Canada Immigration that my immigration application for sponsorship of my wife was refused. What should I do now? A. Depending on what immigration office or consulate that you specifically you filed your original sponsorship application, you may have some [...]
We do not live in Toronto, Ontario. Can you still be our Immigration Lawyers?
Immigration to Canada from Asia, Australia, India, China, Pakistan and Eastern Europe Q. We are from outside of Toronto but wish to hire your immigration law firm to represent us. Can you take on our case? A . Many of our clients ask whether, we as immigration lawyers, are able to represent clients or potential clients [...]
Diversity Policy to help Immigrants Live in Quebec
Government announces Quebec diversity policy Immigration Minister Yolande James announced yesterday a new diversity policy for Quebec that provides measures to help ensure that new immigrants are aware of basic principles from Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms and the French Language Charter.
Immigration to Canada needed for the economy
Immigration to Canada is needed to improve our economy “Economy will need more immigrants”, says The Toronto Star, Saturday, October 25, 2008. The Star quotes the latest report on Canada immigration policies and systems by the Conference Board of Canada that “Immigration levels in the country will have to go up significantly for future economic [...]
New Brunswick to Help Immigrants with Settlement and Integration
New Brunswick will invest $870,000 to help immigrants to become integrated and successful in the province.
Canada Immigration Platforms: B.C. Election Candidates Speak
What do election candidates think about Canada immigration? Our upcoming Federal Election takes place on October 14, 2008. As reported in the Delta Optimist, British Columbia Liberal candidates Dana Miller, Raymond Chan and Joyce Murray say “immigration must be a priority because the country’s success at attracting and economically integrating skilled new Canadians will be [...]
