The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney has launched an online consultation on Canada’s immigration program. The Minister is asking stakeholder’s input on the right level of immigration to Canada (how many?), and the right mix between the three…
Month: August 2011
Can the spouse of a work permit holder in Canada apply for an open work permit?
Yes. The spouse may apply for an open work permit provided that the principal work permit holder is engaged in a position with skill level 0, A or B under the National Occupation Classification. Further, the work permit of the…
A criminal record means an immigrant is likely to be deported, and judges have a challenging job
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Chilliwack man’s daughter denied entry because of autism
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Client got humanitarian parole
Hi Katherine / Jeff Li, I want to congratulate Niren and Associates, especially Katherine and Jeff for helping me with my US Humanitarian Parole application and i was able to attend my dad’s funeral. I did came back to Toronto…
Cap reached for skilled worker NOC #1122
As of August 22, 2011, CIC received 1,296 eligible federal skilled worker applications for processing for the year between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. While this number is only around one tenth of the quota for all federal…
NDP leader Jack Layton dead at 61
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Loophole found in Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
Dear Mr. Li: I am replying to your e-mail of December 13, 2010, addressed to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, concerning the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I apologize for the delay in responding.…
Overseas petitioners must file I-130 with USCIS
Effective today (Aug. 15, 2011), petitioners residing in countries without USCIS offices will be required to file their Form I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lockbox facility in Chicago. However, in certain…