Immigration Appeal Division Summer Schedule
The IAD will be reducing its court rooms from 8 to 6 during the summer so expect some additional processing delays.
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13
Jun
2011
Category: Blog
13
Jun
2011
Entrepreneur Wait Times for Removal of Conditions
Q. What are the wait times for the removal of conditions in Entrepreneur Cases by region? I have heard reports that wait times can be as long as 4 years. Is there…
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10
Jun
2011
Medical Examinations
Q. It is my understanding that the advanced medical examination of dependants of in-Canada spousal applicants is not currently available under CIC policy. I have heard that these applicants must wait until the visa office…
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9
Jun
2011
Federal Skilled Worker Backlog
Q. I have a friend who submitted a FSW application in March 2008 and her application has already been processed. However, I submitted my application in December, 2007 and my application is…
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23
May
2011
IRB: Receives New Mandate!
BRRA intended to speed up refugee determination process while respecting procedural fairness. Initial hearing before Refugee Protection Division (RPD) conducted by public servant decision-makers. New Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). New interview instead…
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23
May
2011
CBSA: Twelve Months is New Removal Target!
Most failed refugee claimants will be removed within twelve months of receiving a decision following implementation of BRRA. PRRA function will be switched to IRB but removals will be conducted faster, often…
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23
May
2011
HRSDC New Rules Effective April 1st, 2011
All Labour Market Opinions (LMOs) assessed for: Genuineness of the job offer Consistency of the job offer with FPT agreements Returning employers must also demonstrate compliance Compliance = Employer provided (i) wages, (ii) Working…
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23
May
2011
CIC Immigration and Refugee Changes
Regulating timelines for IRB proceedings Pre-removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) function to be transferred to the IRB 1 year after implementation of the new system. When the PRRA function is transferred to the…
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23
May
2011
New Immigration Process: Like from Dial Up to High Speed Internet
The world of immigration and refugee law is rapidly changing. The end of 2011 and 2012 will usher in a new era as the most comprehensive amendments to the Immigration and Refugee…
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23
May
2011
Access to Family Law Records?
Q. Is it true that a person can access family court divorce proceedings at a family court even if not a party to the case? This is relevant to an immigration case…
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