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Annual Immigration Conference Update

Annual Immigration Conference Update

During the annual Immigration Conference hosted by Canadian Bar Association on June 3, 2022, Minister Fraser of Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada has made some introductory remarks as follows: "Immigration is not just nice to have, but necessary for our economy...

Express Entry Rounds of Invitations

Express Entry Rounds of Invitations

Since Sept, 2021, IRCC has only invited provincial nominee candidates for express entry, including yesterday, April 13, 2022, excluding all other skilled worker classes. It is certainly a challenged time for all the skilled workers waiting for their chance to become...

Increasing Fees for All Permanent Residence Applications

Increasing Fees for All Permanent Residence Applications

On April 30, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasing fees for all permanent residence applications. This includes economic, permit holder, family and humanitarian classes. In 2020, IRCC increased permanent residence fees to account for...

Greater KW Chamber Webinar Recording

Greater KW Chamber Webinar Recording

Jennifer Roggemann recently participated in a Business Success Series Webinar with the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Watch the full conversation to learn the "Top Things Employers Need to Know About Immigration Laws When Hiring or Retaining...

Moving to KW

Moving to KW

Kitchener-Waterloo is a great place to live. Where else can you learn to ski, shop at a 70-year-old farmers market, explore downtown, and attend a concert — all in one day? If you are considering moving to Kitchener or Waterloo, here a some important facts, and tips...

Canada Welcomes those Feeling the War in Ukraine

Canada Welcomes those Feeling the War in Ukraine

mmigration, refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently as part of the Government of Canada’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainians who want to...

Express Entry

Express Entry

Since mid-September, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has only invited Provincial Nominee class. I was hoping to see for Canadian Experience or Federal Skilled Worker selection this draw! It's disappointing. Read more at...

Pro Bono Initiative: Crisis in Ukraine

Pro Bono Initiative: Crisis in Ukraine

Lawyers in the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Law Section are spearheading an initiative to provide services, without charge, to individuals affected by the crisis in Ukraine. These services include legal consultations and advice for those seeking to take...