A new Federal Skilled Trades Program is being launched on January 2, 2013. “The new Skilled Trades Stream will help address serious labour shortages in some regions of the country, and support…
Continue ReadingBeginning January 2, 2013, skilled worker applicants may apply to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program with 12 months of Canadian work experience, a year sooner than the previously required 24 months….
Continue ReadingThe file name Mae Joy Tabingo which is our main case has been named the lead case for the entire class litigation. Cross examination to be scheduled very soon and to be…
Continue ReadingStarting in 2013, twenty-nine countries and one territory will need to provide biometrics to come to Canada to visit, study or work. “Biometrics has proven to be one of the most effective…
Continue Reading“After a careful examination of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s (IRB) workload across the prairies, the IRB has determined that new dedicated videoconferencing sites will be established in Edmonton and…
Continue ReadingToday the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety released a statement addressing irregular arrival under Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act “Canada is well-known for its reputation as a tolerant nation, one…
Continue ReadingIn light of the number of requests our law firm has been receiving, we will re-open the acceptance of applicants who have filed a Federal Skilled Worker application before February 27, 2008….
Continue ReadingTemporary Public Policy to Facilitate Permanent Residence for Certain Persons whose Federal Skilled Worker Application was terminated: Actions Required of Inland Offices This Operational Bulletin provides instructions to visa offices and inland…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney announced that on December 15, 2012, Canada’s new asylum system which is included in the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act will come into force. Kenney states that the changes…
Continue ReadingOn September 30, 2011, a 10-month service standard was launched for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Processing times remain steady for the CEC. As of December 31, 2011, 80% of cases were…
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