October 21st-27th is Citizenship Week, have you been celebrating? Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander spoke of the great privilege and the great responsibility we have in calling ourselves Canadian, at a…
Continue ReadingUntil recently, two foreign students who had been enrolled at the University of Regina, sought refuge in city churches when they learned that their brief stints working at Wal-Mart were not permitted…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Mario D. Bellissimo A new visa stream was announced today aimed at attracting foreign entrepreneurs to Canada. The Business Incubator stream launches under the Start-up Visa (SUV) Program. The SUV…
Continue ReadingToday, Mario D. Bellissimo and Erin C. Roth argued the case Qin Qin v. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada before the Federal Court of Appeal. A decision is expected shortly. FACTS…
Continue ReadingComfort food is sure-fire way to allay a case of homesickness, even if for just a few minutes. As Canada continues to experience an influx of immigrants, our culture diversifies and comfort…
Continue ReadingIn the next issue of ImmQuest we discuss the restructuring of the Temporary Foreign Worker program with a focus on a fourteen point analysis of the accuracy of the wage methodology and…
Continue ReadingWith fewer and fewer young people today entering into trades, it’s creating somewhat of a shortage – one that Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney says requires a significant influx of foreign tradesmen. …
Continue ReadingOttawa and Washington are reinforcing border security by sharing personal information of immigration and refugee applications. Authorities in both countries will create a computer database and infrastructure capable of exchanging electronic queries…
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Canada is an attractive option for immigrants looking for opportunity. With a high number of incoming immigrants annually, there is speculation that these immigrants don’t have the skills or the aptitude for…
Continue ReadingCriminal inadmissibility can stand in the way of many foreign nationals looking to immigrate to Canada. Both minor and serious crimes may impede your entry into the country. However, it is a…
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