There has been rumour circulating that the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Investor Program will be paused. Today the rumour was confirmed. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, announced today in Calgary that the two programs…
Immigration Lawyer wins battle against CIC over processing delay and application wipe-out
OK, this is not a case that goes directly against the recent Bill C-38, which, if passed, will allow Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to wipe out all Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications submitted before February 27, 2008. However, according…
Law Society launched family law resources website
On June 13, 2012, the Law Society of Upper Canada has released a new website to give practical information and guidance for parents and children involved in a family law dispute. The new website, entitled Your Law: Family Law in Ontario…
What professionals may work in U.S. under NAFTA Chapter 16?
Normally in order for a foreign national to work in a country, the employer must demonstrate that no local employee is available to take the job. This is usually the most difficult part for people to work outside their home…
Nannies waiting longer for open work permits; North Bay keen on immigrants from China and South Asia
Two interesting articles provided to you by Jeff Li immigration lawyer: North Bay keen on recent immigrants from China and South Asia http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/north-bay-wooing-recent-immigrants-from-china-and-south-asia Nannies waiting longer for open-work permits in Canada http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/nannies-waiting-longer-for-open-work-permits-in-canada
Feds to back down on contentious elements of refugee bill
OTTAWA — The federal government is conceding on a number of opposition and stakeholder criticisms of proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on bogus refugee claimants — but those opposed to the bill argue it hasn’t backed down enough. http://www.canada.com/news/Feds+back+down+contentious+elements+refugee+bill/6592042/story.html