The Government of Canada is changing the point grid that has been used to judge skilled-immigrant applications, with growing emphasis on language skills and professional credentials equivalent to Canada’s. The point grid…
Continue ReadingOn 17 August 2012, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced proposed regulatory changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). The changes include: Making language the most important selection…
Continue ReadingAs a result of litigation, some applicants have already been advised that their application will not be terminated. This would likely not have been possible at this time had these individuals not joined…
Continue ReadingProcessing Existing Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Applications and Subsequent PRRAs that Are Subject to, or Exempted From, the 12-Month Bar Effective August 15, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will begin to…
Continue ReadingAccording to the Economist magazine’s 2012 list, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary are in the world’s top five most liveable cities. The survey ranks 140 cities based on health care, stability, culture and…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada is seeking proposals for language training and settlement and resettlement services to help newcomers transition into their new homeland. The call is open to a multitude of groups…
Continue ReadingGunapoosany Kandasamy, a 70 year old Toronto grandmother was deported back to Sri Lanka on Thursday after her refugee claim had been rejected. Her family here in Toronto are finding it increasingly…
Continue ReadingMultiple lawyers have become responsive by addressing their concerns regarding accusations of Minister Jason Kenney’s involvement with granting Conrad Black a permit to live in Canada after serving his jail sentence in…
Continue ReadingRequests for Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Consideration Citing the November 2011 Temporary Pause on Acceptance of New Sponsorship Applications This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides guidance to officers assessing in-Canada Humanitarian and Compassionate…
Continue ReadingOn April 30, a one year pilot was implemented to mail PR card renewals and replacement cards. It is expected that this will decrease the processing time by 4-6 weeks. CIC issues…
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