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The Challenges for Settlement Professionals under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
The following was presented by Colin R. Singer, Attorney, as the key note speaker at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Ontario Administration of Settlement & Integration
Simplified Application Process
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently announced a new “Simplified Application Process” for Skilled Workers seeking to immigrate to Canada. Previously, applicants were required to
The Canadian Experience Class: Canada’s new employer-driven program receives official endorsement
The Federal Skilled Worker Program currently remains the single most important stream of immigration to Canada within the Economic Class. Yet it is widely believed
Canada’s provincial immigration programs are overrated
Long processing delays under Canada’s skilled worker program are pushing applicants to identify alternative options under provincial immigration programs. Most will likely face disappointment. Acquiring
Ontario, Quebec Opens its Doors to Professionals
On June 2nd, 2006, the Ontario Provincial government announced a new bill they plan to introduce to the Ontario Legislature that hopes to help internationally
Canada targets H-1B Visa Holders
On November 28, 2008, the Government of Canada introduced substantive changes to the Economic Class. Under the new rules the Minister of Citizenship Immigration and
Alternatives to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canada will admit more than 250,000 immigrants for Canadian permanent residence in 2012, including approximately 150,000 economic class immigrants of which, 100,000 will qualify under
Alberta Suspends Family Stream and US Visa Holder Immigration Programs
Since August 23, 2010, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is no longer accepting new applications in the Family Stream and the U.S. Visa Holder
New Developments: Same Sex Marriages, Common-law partners and conjugal partners
The issue of same sex marriages underwent an important development in Canada following the recent proclamation of the federal Civil Marriages Act. This legislation flows

