The latest processing times at the Immigration Appeal Division read as follows: Sponsorship Cases – 1 & 1/2 year to hearing from record received date (add about 2 months) Removal/Residency Cases – 1 year…
Continue ReadingThe Alternative Dispute Resolution consent rate in Toronto for last month was 39%. Factoring in a withdrawal rate of about 11-12% the resolution rate remains above 50%. Clearly still a worthwhile option…
Continue ReadingThe “Wanted by the CBSA” list has been receiving a lot of attention in the media of late, especially since it has been extended to include individuals who have failed to comply…
Continue ReadingDespite initial reports of a fall 2011 implementation, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act will come into force on June 29, 2012, 24 months after Royal Assent. Some of the changes to the…
Continue ReadingQ: Given the economic benefits Investor applicants bring to Canada through their investment as a condition of immigration and after arrival to Canada, would CIC consider allocation of additional resources to these…
Continue ReadingQ. I have been served my PRRA even though I have a pending H&C; application in the system. Can CBSA initiate removal proceedings against me before CIC has reached a decision? Is…
Continue ReadingA recent Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) backgrounder noted that to statistically match or offset the old age dependency ratio immigration levels would have to rise to 4% of the population from…
Continue ReadingA quick comparison of numbers released recently by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) comparing immigrant categories in 2006 to 2011 highlight a new focus and window into current immigration processing. Taking into…
Continue ReadingAccording to a new backgrounder issued by CIC for purposes of soliciting input on the proper number and mix of immigration to Canada, effective management of intake of new applications is critical…
Continue ReadingQ: I am a foreign national working in Canada with a postgraduate work permit. I was wondering how an applicant who just finished his or her 3 year Post-Graduation work permit will…
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