There are many changes, expected or unexpected, with respect to Canadian immigration in 2011. While some of the changes like super visa will facilitate some people’s entry to Canada, most are to fight immigration fraud and to limit immigration to…
Month: December 2011
Canadian citizenship not for sale: Minister Kenney provides update of investigations into citizenship fraud
Note: The following is a news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada provided here by Jeff Li Immigration Lawyer Montreal, December 9, 2011 — The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries for fraudulently…
Live-in Caregivers May Get Open Work Permit Faster
Note: The following is a news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provided here by Jeff Li Immigration Lawyer. Ottawa, December 15, 2011 — Live-in caregivers will be able to get open work permits about 18 months sooner, thanks to a…
Upfront Language Test Results Required for Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Effective December 5, 2011, all Quebec Skilled Worker Applicants are required to submit formal language test results with their Applications if claim points for their French and/or English language ability. The language test results must be submitted up-front, failing which…
New immigration program changes effective December 1, 2011
Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents now in effect http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob357.asp Elimination of Counterfoils for Approved Permanent Residence Applicants from Visa-Exempt Countries http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob348a.asp PNP Nominations and Quebec Skilled Workers applications for Permanent Residency are now to be filed to…