The Federal Court of Canada has extended a pilot project created to tackle immigration backlog in the court system until the end of the year. Created last June, the federal court says that…
Continue ReadingIn 2010, the federal government implemented a program designed to provide newcomers to Canada with internship opportunities. The program, the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN), provides Canadian newcomers with temporary work experience…
Continue ReadingNew amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations have been released in the latest issue of the Canadian Gazette and will come into force on August 1st, 2014. These updates include a revised definition of “dependent…
Continue ReadingIn an interesting piece seen on CBC News, international students who graduate from a Canadian university will be given the chance to begin the immigration process in Nova Scotia, so long as they…
Continue ReadingClick here to read the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Law Section’s letter to Minister Jason Kenney on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, summarizing comments made by members during our annual conference on May…
Continue ReadingClick here to read the Canadian Bar Association’s response to Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander’s remarks regarding Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. For the CBA’s finalized submission on…
Continue ReadingAs of June 1, 2014, new rules have come into place with respect to study permits in Canada. Students must actively pursue studies, remain enrolled, and make reasonable and timely progress towards…
Continue ReadingThe 2014 National Immigration Law Section Conference was held in Calgary Alberta from May 8th -10th. Immigration Chair Mario D. Bellissimo was present at the conference welcoming everyone on their first day….
Continue ReadingThe hearing at the Federal Court of Appeal has been scheduled for June 23, 2014 commencing at 9:30AM. The duration of the hearing will be 2 1/2 days in length. We will keep you informed of any further developments.
Continue ReadingOttawa, Toronto and Calgary have been the starting point for new beginnings throughout the month of May 2014. These cities have welcomed more than 5000 individuals from over 250 countries as Canadian citizens. Since the start of 2014 Canada has welcomed more than 80,000 new citizens from over 750 countries.
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