CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Canada Announces Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act | ||
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In a June 20 announcement, the Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism has introduced proposed legislation to expedite the removal of foreign criminals from Canada to enhance the safety and security of Canadians. Wednesday, 27 June 2012 |
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| Canada to Accept More Bhutanese Refugees | ||
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June 21, 2012, Canada plans to resettle 500 more Bhutanese refugees, according to the latest announcement from Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. Thursday, 21 June 2012 |
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| Canada to Process Pre-2008 Visa Applicants | ||
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A Canadian Federal Court has ruled in favour of visa applicants waiting to have their visa's processed and fearing they would not be rejected without processing. Thursday, 21 June 2012 |
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| Language Skills Can Affect Canadian Immigrants Income, Report Shows | ||
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An internal federal government document reveals that Canadian immigrants working in ethnic enclaves in big cities earn less than other Canadians. Tuesday, 19 June 2012 |
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| Canada Ranked 4th of the Most Peaceful Countries Globally | ||
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According to the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), Canada was ranked world's 4th most peaceful country. Monday, 18 June 2012 |
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| New Agreement on Developing Skilled Work Force in Canada Announced | ||
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In order to advance the long-term competitiveness of the oil sands region with a particular focus on the development of a stronger skilled trades workforce, a new joint agreement has been announced by Canada's Building Trade Unions and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). Wednesday, 13 June 2012 |
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| Nova Scotia to Propose Immigration Changes | ||
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Nova Scotia's immigration minister Marilyn More is going to push Ottawa to remove the cap on the number of applications from immigrants wanting access to the provincial nominee program. Friday, 8 June 2012 |
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| Canadian Biometric Visa Plan Should Include Appeal, New Report Shows | ||
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A new internal report suggests that Canada should set up an avenue of appeal for failed visa applicants who are refused due to fingerprint mismatch. Thursday, 7 June 2012 |
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| Government Closes Canadian Visa Office in Buffalo | ||
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To modernize and streamline processing of temporary resident applications abroad, the North American processing network has been restructured. As part of the restructure, the visa section of the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo has been closed to the public and the temporary resident workload at all visa offices in the U.S has been re-aligned. Thursday, 7 June 2012 |
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| British Columbia Needs Increasing Immigration Levels | ||
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A recent government report indicates that British Columbia (B.C.) needs an immediate rise in immigration levels and efficient immigration procedures, due to a retirement wave expected in the coming years. Wednesday, 6 June 2012 |
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| Chance for Immigrants to Apply for New Temporary Resident Visa | ||
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Canadian temporary residents in Canada with valid status such as a valid study or work permit now can apply for a new temporary resident visa before they leave, at Immigration Canada's Case Processing Pilot office in Ottawa (CPP-O), an extension of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)'s oversea network. Wednesday, 6 June 2012 |
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| British Columbia to Attract International Students | ||
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Premier Christy Clark's British Columbia (B.C.) Liberal government announced a $5 million grant toward scholarships and research internships for international students over the next four years. Monday, 4 June 2012 |
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Officials from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will be able to walk into Canadian businesses without a warrant as part of the government's efforts to crack down on fraud of the controversial foreign temporary workers program.
In order to help new Canadian Citizens thrive in their new home, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has issued a Call for Proposals (CFP) for the delivery of settlement services in British Columbia (B.C).
Canadian government on June 3 announced the relaxed rules for citizenship application process, allowing applicants who fail their first test to rewrite the test rather than wait for an appointment with a citizenship judge.
