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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May
2011
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23
May
2011
Interim Chief Justice of the Federal Court Appointed
The Honourable Chief Justice Lutfy of the Federal Court has taken a leave for medical reasons. The Honourable Justice Noel will be acting as Interim Chief Justice. We wish Chief Justice Lutfy…
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28
Apr
2011
Sponsoring brothers & sisters as dependants
Q: I have a younger sister/brother who is a dependant of my parents, can I sponsor her/him as well? A: Yes, if your sibling is considered a dependent child, then you may…
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18
Apr
2011
Q: Once I am approved as a sponsor, can my parents still be refused?
Yes, your parents can still be refused on different grounds, including: one or both of your parents are inadmissible on health grounds – meaning their health will impose a high price on…
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13
Apr
2011
What happens if I am refused or do not qualify as a sponsor?
A: If you do not qualify for sponsorship, you have the option to withdraw your application, by writing immediately to CPC Mississauga, before they transfer the file for overseas processing. You may…
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10
Apr
2011
Three Commonly Asked Questions About Sponsorships
Q: Can my spouse or common-law partner or brother co-sign the Sponsorship Agreement? A: Yes, your spouse / common-law partner can co-sign the Sponsorship Agreement and they must fulfill the same requirements…
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10
Apr
2011
What do I have to do to be approved as a sponsor?
A: First, you and your parents must sign a Sponsorship Agreement. This means that you promise / undertake to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to provide unconditional financial support for your…
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10
Apr
2011
Sponsoring a Parent? It may take 3 to 5 years!
Q: I would like to sponsor my parents who live in Russia. Can you, please, tell me how to start this procedure? A: Sponsoring your parents at present may be a long…
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31
Mar
2011
New Arranged Emploment Opinion (AEO) Forms Raises Some Concerns
Section 55 on the new AEO forms released this Monday reads: “Please list any type of payment the employer, its representative(s), or any other third party received in connection with the job offer or…
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18
Mar
2011
Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants Replaced as Regulator of Consultants
Details can be found at:http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2011/2011-03-19/html/reg2-eng.html The name and some background of the new Regulatory Body:http://www.iccrc-crcic.ca/ More to come . . .
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