Message from Ross Pattee, Acting Chairperson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Like other departments and agencies, the IRB was required to make cost reduction proposals for consideration by the Government. The…
Continue ReadingThe purpose of this Operational Bulletin (OB) is to advise that a new Excessive Demand Cost Threshold took effect February 28, 2013 for use by Health Branch (HB) officers undertaking the Immigration Medical…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney announced today that Canada has committed to welcoming and resettling up to 1,000 additional Bhutanese refugees from Nepal. Since the early 1990s, Bhutanese refugees have been residing in camps…
Continue ReadingWith the re-opening of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) on May 4th, 2013, foreign nationals looking to apply are awaiting several important announcements expected to be made in April including: The…
Continue ReadingWith immigration numbers in Canada continuing to break records last year, it begs the question, where is the best place for immigrants to call home? Taking into account such factors as weather,…
Continue ReadingAs of Monday, March 18th, 2013, long-term, live-in couples in B.C will be viewed as legally married. This new Family Law Act states that B.C couples who have lived together for two…
Continue ReadingImmigration appeals concern matters where an individual has been refused or has been given a removal order based on a submitted application. If you have an appeal right you will be advised…
Continue ReadingHaving admitted over a quarter of a million immigrants into Canada in 2012, Canada’s immigrations rates are among the highest in any country, stated Minister Jason Kenney. This record number is a…
Continue ReadingOn March 8th, 2013, Minister Jason Kenney announced the appointment of Angelo Persichilli as citizenship judge for the Greater Toronto Area. Since his arrival from Italy in 1975, Mr. Persichilli has led…
Continue ReadingToday at the Ontario Bar Association seminar where I was honored to be a speaker – The Honourable Chief Justice Crampton announced that the Honourable Justice Rennie will render a decision on…
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