Pre-publication of new Federal Skilled Worker regulations are anticipated to arrive this summer with implementation at the end of 2012. Anticipated changes include: implementation of mandatory minimum language standards. Those not meeting…
Continue ReadingOn May 3rd, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology was authorized to examine Division 54 of Part 4 of Bill C-38, An Act to implement certain provisions of…
Continue ReadingOperational Bulletin 429: Consideration of R205a) for NOC OAB Francophones destined outside of Quebec This Operational Bulletin provides additional guidance to Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) officers…
Continue ReadingPilot project for the issuance of temporary resident counterfoils for clients residing in Canada and holding valid study or work permits This Operational Bulletin will provide information about a new pilot project…
Continue ReadingRestructuring of the North American Processing Network and Closure of the Visa Office at the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo Closure of Permanent Residence Program Closure of Temporary Residence Program Effective immediately,…
Continue ReadingReg Williams, a senior member of Canada’s Border Services Agency who led a drive to capture immigration fugitives and war criminals has retired due to alleged ticket purchasing irregularities. On May 22…
Continue ReadingThe federal government has decided to shut down the Canadian consulate in Buffalo, one of Canada’s largest and oldest diplomatic outposts in the United States. The closure is the result of federal…
Continue ReadingOn May 3, 2012, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology was authorized to examine Division 54 of Part 4 of Bill C-38, An Act to implement certain provisions…
Continue ReadingMinister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney and U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano have announced joint consultations with stakeholders on increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney recently announced that CGI Group Inc., a leading provider of information technology and business process services, and CIBC, a leading Canadian-based financial institution, will be partnering up with CIC…
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