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Obtaining Information on Delayed or Rejected Immigration Cases
In accordance with the Access to Information Act (ATI), information can
be obtained on immigration records held by Citizenship and Immigration
Canada. ATI reports have valuable information on the processing of your
Canadian permanent and temporary residence applications. It is not the
same as the e-Client found on CIC website, which provides very limited
information on the status of your file.
Canada's Population Reaches 33,311,389 Largely Due to Immigrants
Canada's population, as of July 1, was recorded at 33,311,389, with the
Prairie provinces and Prince Edward Island showing the fastest growth.
Immigration accounted for an 91,600 increase in Canada's population during the
second quarter of 2008, the largest increase in 17 years, according to a
Statistics Canada report released Monday.
Immigrants in Canada Tend to Settle in the three largest Cities
Most newcomers and immigrants to Canada tend to settle in the three biggest
cities which are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Many newcomers have also choosen to live in the medium-sized cities, which they feel have as much to offer
as the larger cities with a better quality of life. Of the 1.1 million immigrants who landed in Canada between 2001 and 2006,
about 70 per cent settled in one of the "big three" cities..
How to Work as a Live-In Caregiver in Canada
Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for
children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without
supervision. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in
Canada. To work as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must make an application to the
Live-In Caregiver Program.
Canada Offers Details of the New Experience Class Immigration
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration recently announced the
details of the Canadian Experience Class, a proposed new avenue for immigration for certain temporary foreign workers and foreign student graduates with Canadian work experience. Unlike other existing
programs, the Canadian Experience Class will allow certain temporary foreign workers
and certain foreign student graduates with managerial, professional, or
technical or trade...
Canadian Citizenship Test - A Brief Overview
The Canadian Citizenship Test is a "knows about Canada" test required by
the Canadian citizenship applicants that are between the ages 18 and 54.
The test is run by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is required as
part of the Canadian citizenship application process. The test is available in
both official languages including French and English.
Canada Celebrated World Refugee Day with a Special Theme
On June 20, 2008 Canada celebrated
the World Refugee Day by joining many countries around the world in honouring
the strength and courage of refugees everywhere. With this year's theme of
"Protecting Refugees: Rebuilding Lives in Safety and Dignity," the day was an
occasion to celebrate the remarkable determination of refugees who have lived in
hardship and who now have a chance to rebuild their lives in security.
Canada Immigration Minister May Be able to Fast-Track Applicants
Controversial changes to Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) have passed final reading in the House of Commons. If made law, the amendments will give the Immigration Minister more
power to decide which applications will be fast-tracked, which will
remain in the queue, and which will be refused outright. These changes are needed to reduce processing times so that badly needed skilled workers can get to Canada quickly
Government of Canada Offers Funding for Newcomers to Yukon
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration announced new funding to help
immigrant-serving organizations deliver settlement services to
immigrants in Yukon. Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's
three territories. The new funding of over $341,000 is expected to help
newcomers access language training programs and referrals to community
resources for assistance in settling into their new communities and
finding a job. These are both one of the key...
Canada introduces more flexible work permits for International Students
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Honourable Diane Finley
announced changes to work permits for international students who graduate from
eligible programs at certain Canadian post-secondary institutions, making it
easier to attract foreign students to Canada. Effective
April 21, 2008, and for the first
time, these international students would be able to obtain an open work permit..
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