On October 15, 2011, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has published notice in the Canada Gazette with respect to a proposed amendment of the Citizenship Regulations (Regulations). If passed, the amendment will require adult applicants to provide upfront evidence of their…
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Matrimonial Home and Occupation Rent
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family law lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When couples get married,…
Restaurant and food service manager: Halfway toward skilled worker cap
As of October 11, 2011, CIC has received a total of 2,768 eligible federal skilled worker applications. For National Occupation Classification (NOC) # 0631, 260 applications have been received, that is more than halfway toward the 500 cap on the…
I overstayed in U.S. for 2 years and was recently denied a U.S. visa, what should I do?
Since you overstayed for almost 2 years, you are considered inadmissible to the U.S. and you are automatically subject to a 10 year bar from returning to the U.S. However, there is hope. You may apply for a waiver of…
Special “Properties” of the Matrimonial Home
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. Whenever contemplating marriage, divorce or…
My application for permanent residency is taking very long time and CIC will not tell me the reason for the delay. What Can I do?
There may be various reasons for the delay. Often times your application is placed in a long queue in the CIC backlog, and your file might be stuck at the criminal/security or medical check stage. When CIC processes immigration applications,…
BC Business Program No Longer Accepts Preliminary Applications
Effective September 2, 2011, the application process of Business Skills Category under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has changed. The Program no longer accepts preliminary application under this category. Applications submitted must include all of the following: the…
Student became permanent resident
I wish to thank Jeff for his invaluable help in my pursuing studies in Canada. Before considering Canada I retained another company and applied to study in New Zealand, but was refused visa. I finally came to Jeff after he…
Consultation on Immigration Levels and Mix: An Invitation
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…
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…