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Pittsburgh Post: United States Should Follow Canada On Immigration System
According to this article in the Pittsburgh Post, columnist Shikha Dalmia recommends that when the United States considers reforming its immigration system that the country looks no farther than Canada. Currently, immigration reform is a hot topic in the United States as President Obama is considering all of the options and obstacles available in coming […]
Do I Really Need an Immigration Lawyer?
If you are just beginning to scratch the surface of the difficult and complicated immigration process in the United States or in Canada, you may have been considering whether or not to hire an immigration lawyer or an immigration consultant. What is the difference between an Immigration Consultant and an Immigration Lawyer? An immigration consultant […]
Small Town Eastern Ontario: Immigrants Wanted
According to this article in Your Ottawa Region, the communities surrounding the city of Ottawa like Lanark County and Renfrew need immigrants or they will suffer from a huge economic decline in the coming years. According to the project manager of the Local Immigration Partnership for these counties, Chela Breckon, “Two-thirds of our Canadian population […]
Why are people denied entry to Canada?
A Saskatchewan newspaper called the Estevan Mercury has compiled a load of information from the Canada Border Services Agency on many different individuals who were denied entry to Canada in late 2012. It is interesting to see all of the different “everyday” reasons that people are denied to Canada, no matter who they are or […]
Immigration Lawyers in Toronto
Are you thinking of immigrating to Toronto in the near future? Immigration to Toronto is a huge opportunity, especially considering that Toronto is one of the – if not the – most multicultural cities in the entire world. In addition, the city of Toronto is known as a city of neighbourhoods – there are many […]
The Key to Keeping Canada’s Crime Rate Low – Immigration
According to a new article published by the CBC, immigrants to Canada have a significant impact on Canada’s crime rates, in the sense of keeping them low. Canada’s crime rate is currently at the lowest its been since the 1970s, while Canada’s immigration rate is at the highest it has ever been. Immigration and immigrants […]
Russian Ballerina Svetlana Lunkina seeks permanent residence in Canada
A Russian ballerina named Svetlana Lunkina has relocated to Canada after receiving threats in her native country stemming from a fight between a former business partner and her husband. The Bolshoi Ballet is a world-famous and internationally renowned ballet company founded in Moscow in 1776, and is one of the oldest ballet companies in the […]
Five Types of Work Visas For The United States
Working in the United States is a possibility for many foreign nationals – including Canadian citizens – thanks to the large number of United States work visas and work permits that are available. But which one is right for you? It may seem like there is a visa for everyone, but each of these United […]
Saskatchewan Woman and Daughter Face Deportation From Canada
A woman in Saskatchewan and her daughter are facing deportation from Canada because her daughter has cerebral palsy. Eniko Reka Kincses and her daughter Boglarka are scheduled for deportation on January 30th. According to the Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, Boglarka’s disability makes her ineligible to be a permanent resident of Canada because she would place an excessive […]
Canada to Launch New Start-Up Visa on April 1
No, as far as we can tell, this is not an April Fools joke. Canada Welcomes Dynamic Entrepreneurs Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced that it will be launching a new type of visa on April 1st, 2013 for immigrant entrepreneurs. Start-Up Visa Aims to Help Canada Remain Competitive According to Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister […]
Randy Quaid Denied Permanent Residence and Appeals Decision
Randy Quaid is a famous American actor known for his more goofy characters like Cousin Eddie from the National Lampoon’s Vacation series, and for more serious roles like his supporting role in the film Brokeback Mountain. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award. Randy Quaid Denied Permanent Residence In Canada The last we […]
Canadian Citizenship Applications Taking Longer Than Four Years To Be Processed
Obtaining citizenship in Canada is already a long process. It is extremely worthwhile and a dream for many residents in Canada, but it is still a lengthy process regardless. Canadian Citizenship Applications Take Longer To Be Processed For one, a permanent resident already has to live in Canada for three years before applying for Canadian […]
Woman Sentenced To Once Year House Arrest for Immigration Fraud
A woman in Calgary has been sentenced to one year of house arrest after being convicted of immigration fraud for misrepresenting herself. The woman used a false identity to make a refugee claim, and ended up pleading guilty to her charge. It was a public tip that led the Canada Border Services Agency’s Criminal Investigations […]
Five Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer
When you are deciding on which immigration lawyer you would like to help you with your case, you should have some questions prepared in advance so that you can get a good idea of how it will be working with that particular immigration lawyer. Remember, a good immigration lawyer will be expecting these questions and […]
Entering Canada with a DUI or DWI
If you have a DUI or DWI conviction, you may be inadmissible to Canada. It all depends when the conviction was entered, how many convictions you had, the surrounding circumstances and the reason why you wish to enter Canada. But generally DUI charges are a reason for being refused at the border How do I enter Canada with a […]