Minister Chris Alexander announced today that changes will be made to the Canadian Experience Class effective immediately, allowing the government to further reduce backlogs and processing times, and to continue to attract…
Continue ReadingMedical Inadmissibility and Distinguishing Roles of Immigration and Medical Officers The case of Lawrence v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2012 FC 1523 was heard on 20 December 2012, written reasons provided on…
Continue ReadingFrom November 3-9, For the first time, The Government of Canada and the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada (FCFA) are celebrating National Francophone Immigration week, which is from November…
Continue ReadingMay this Diwali bring joy, health and wealth to you and your families this year if you are celebrating the festival of lights! Yesterday marked the beginning of Diwali, with millions of…
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo will be arguing the case, Lawrence v. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, before the Federal Court of Appeal. Facts: The applicant was denied permanent residence in Canada…
Continue ReadingA new project has been funded by people on Canadian crowdsourcing site, Indiegogo. The project? Cosmopolis Toronto. A man by the name of Colin Boyd Shafer is planning to photograph portraits of…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Alexa Woods Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has great aspirations for 2014, particularly concerning the reuniting of families through the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program. With the backlog reduced…
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In 2014, Canada will welcome 17,500 permanent residents through the Live-in Caregiver Program. This is the highest number of Live-in Caregiver admissions in a single year since the program opened in 1993….
Continue ReadingPosted by: Mario D. Bellissimo Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander is planning for economic growth for 2014. The country plans to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents next year…
Continue ReadingThank you to all who participated and sent us your #ilovecanada pictures! The winner for our second $50 Visa Prepaid Card contest is Colleen @30Minutes4Me. Check back here frequently for updates on…
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