The Coming into Force of the Amended Regulations
Friday, 26 June 2015
The authorities have made changes to the definition of excluded marriages with effect from June 10, 2015. From this date, officers would need to interpret all references to proxy, telephone, fax, internet and other similar forms of marriage as excluded marriages in the immigration context, when they process applications across all permanent or temporary immigration
- Published in 2015
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Why Canada Might have the Goods to Become a Superpower (Audio)
Friday, 19 June 2015
- Published in 2015, Canada Immigration News Articles
Ottawa Bankrolls New Screening for Visitors to Canada, New Money for CSIS
Monday, 08 June 2015
As part of the anti-terrorism initiative, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a trifecta of measures aimed at beefing up the country’s ability to thwart violent jihad. Some of these measures had previously been announced in the budget, including more money for Canada’s spy agency and more scrutiny of foreign visitors. NDP member Randal Garrison, MP
- Published in 2015, Canada Immigration News Articles
The Sanctions Against Iran
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
Operational Bulletin 378-A – April 24, 2015 The Sanctions Against Iran Issue The authorities had imposed amended sanctions against Iran. These amended sanctions are in accordance with the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). As a result of this imposition, the authorities have placed certain prohibitions on: People in Canada and, Canadians residing outside Canada The
- Published in 2015
Language Requirements – Federal Skilled Workers
Friday, 17 April 2015
Appendix B – Language Requirements – Federal Skilled Workers The Process for Applications Received Prior to May 04, 2013 The Process for Applications Received On or After May 04, 2013 The Evidence of Language Proficiency – The Criteria for Designation as a Language Testing Agency The Evidence of Language Proficiency – The Designated Language Testing
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Express Entry Pool
Thursday, 09 April 2015
The Express Entry Pool The foreign nationals would need to meet the eligibility requirements specified in section 5 above. If they do, the system would include their names in the express entry pool of candidates for a period of one year. However, the system would exclude the time it takes the foreign nationals to meet
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Canada’s Immigration Changes Trouble Foreign Students
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
Thousands of foreign students were unable to apply for permanent residence under the Canada Experience Class (CEC) last year after the 2014 limit on the program was exceeded. The students had tried to file their applications prior to the introduction of the Express Entry system which makes it more difficult for them to get permanent
- Published in 2015, Canada Immigration News Articles
Proof of Studies Document required for electronic Applications for Permanent Residence (e-APRs)
Thursday, 26 March 2015
The Proof of Studies Purpose: To verify education claims and to validate the applicant meets the program requirements Document Requirements: To receive program-specific points for education, the applicant would need to: Provide evidence of having completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational program or, Obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and provide the Educational Credential
The List of Mandatory Documents for All Applicants
Thursday, 26 March 2015
The documents specified below are mandatory. As such, all applicants would need to provide them. The authorities would consider applications submitted without these documents as incomplete and reject them. Thereafter, the authorities will refund the fees accordingly as well. The Medical Examination Confirmation Police Certificates (PCs) The Copy of Passport / Travel Document Bio Data
The Cost Recovery Fees for the Electronic Application for Permanent Residence (e-APR)
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Section A – The Cost Recovery Fees Foreign nationals would need to create an Express Entry profile in their MyCIC accounts. However, they do not need to pay any fees for this. In addition, they do not need to pay any fees for registering for Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC’s) Job Bank. They would
