On 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…
Continue ReadingPilot Project to Print Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) Documents and Permanent Resident Visa Counterfoils by the Case Processing Pilot-Ottawa (CPP-O) As a modernization initiative, Case Processing Pilot-Ottawa (CPP-O) will begin to…
Continue ReadingThere have been some important new developments in our legal case against Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to stop them from terminating your Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) application for a Canadian permanent…
Continue ReadingUpdate: Federal Skilled Worker Litigation Test Cases to be Heard in Toronto …
Continue ReadingThe certification motion has been adjourned with the consent of all parties pending decisions in the lead cases scheduled to be heard by the Federal Court of Canada in Toronto over three…
Continue ReadingAbandonment of citizenship grant applications where proof of residence has not been provided The purpose of this OB is to outline new procedures regarding the abandonment of citizenship applications where applicants have failed to…
Continue ReadingThere has been a noticeable drop in refugee protection claims this year. With 14,800 referrals in the first nine months of 2012, the RPD may end the year with less than 20,000…
Continue ReadingFederal, provincial, and territorial immigration ministers have created a plan for the development of an Expression of Interest model for Canada that will help with remolding Canada’s immigration system to meet the…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney will introduce a new point system in January to assess people who are looking to immigrate to Canada. This new point system will place emphasis on youth, Canadian work…
Continue ReadingRemoval of 180-Day Time Limit for Protected Persons Applying for Permanent Residence On August 15, 2012, an amendment to subsection 175(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations related to applications for permanent resident…
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