by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Effective immediately, the Visa and Immigration Section of the Canadian Embassy in Seoul is closed. What This Means for Temporary Resident Applications: All new temporary resident applications can be submitted online. All currently pending applications are transferred...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Effective immediately, the Visa and Immigration Section of the Canadian Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela is closed. What This Means for Temporary Resident Applications: Applications currently in process in Caracas will continue to be processed and finalized at that...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Study, Uncategorized, Work
In the current global society, Canadians often travel to or re-settle in other parts of the world. Most often, the United States is a top choice due to its close ties in geography and culture. The United States still maintains a legal concept called “Moral Turpitude”,...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Permanent Residence in Canada
As of July 1st, 2012, most Provincial Nominee Program applicants in lower skilled occupations (NOC skills C and D) must undergo mandatory language testing to show that they meet minimum language proficiency standards in Canada. In order to submit their Application...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Study, Temporary Residence in Canada, Work
In order to be successful when applying for a temporary resident visa there are several criteria that CIC officials will be looking at including; your travel history to and from Canada, your family ties and your ability to support yourself here in Canada without...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Spouse, Uncategorized
Many Canadians find their spouses outside of Canada, via online dating, family connection, or meeting during international travels. Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen, you can sponsor your bona fide...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2013 | Citizenship, Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Permanent Residence in Canada
The processing time for a permanent resident card (PR card) can be lengthy. Having a PR card does not grant the holder permanent resident status; it merely confirms that the person is a permanent resident of Canada. In order to maintain your permanent resident status...
by Administrator | Jan 23, 2013 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Temporary Residence in Canada, Uncategorized
Starting January 2013, prospective IEC participants from 19 of the 32 countries eligible for the program must apply in two stages. They must separate their IEC eligibility assessment application from their work permit application. For these 19 countries the...
by Administrator | Jan 11, 2013 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Permanent Residence in Canada
In order to qualify for immigration to Canada under the new Federal Skilled Trades Class, you must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. You intend to reside in a province other than the province of Quebec; 2. You meet or exceed a minimum language proficiency...
by Administrator | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Latest Changes in the Selection Criteria The most important factors in this new version of the program will be language proficiency and age (youth). The changes to the selection criteria announced so far include: Minimum official language thresholds and increased...
