CIC has introduced amendments to the Regulations which specify that spouses or common-law or conjugal partners who are in a relationship of two years or less with their sponsor and have no children in common…
Continue ReadingConditional Permanent Residence Measure for Spouses and Partners in Relationships of Two Years or Less and who Have no Children in Common This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides operational guidance to Citizenship and…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has introduced a new regulation that requires certain sponsored spouses to live in a legitimate relationship with their sponsor for two years after they receive their permanent…
Continue ReadingCensus 2011 reports that bilingualism is on the rise in Canada, however not in its official languages. Statistics Canada has reported on the 200 languages that create a linguistic binding in Canada….
Continue ReadingRoy Wong has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Vancouver for a three year term. Mr. Wong holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, a Licentiate in Law from…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada announced that as of November 1, 2012, adults ages 18-54 who are applying for citizenship will have to provide proof that they have adequate knowledge of English and…
Continue ReadingOntario is looking to develop its first ever immigration strategy. The McGuinty government is committed to an immigration strategy that will focus on how immigration can best support the province’s economic development…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney is seeking limits on new power that will allow him to prevent certain individuals from entering Canada. The legislation, Bill C-43 would give the minister the power to bar…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group and Campbell Cohen filed its reply memorandum in its lead case. Counsel are seeking by way of motion the opportunity to cross examine Immigration Canada Officials and to file…
Continue ReadingA special program was introduced in 2009 for persons acting as interpreters and as aid for Canadian soldiers and diplomats in Afghanistan. This program was designed for these persons and their families…
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