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The Most Unique Way to Immigrate to Canada

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
January 07, 2009 20:18

Andrew Duffy of the Ottawa Citizen writes today about the most unusual way I've seen to immigrate to Canada. Mile-high baby granted Canadian citizenship Andrew Duffy, Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, January 07, 2009OTTAWA -- Canada has its first mile-high baby: Ottawa has granted...

New Rules for Skilled Workers and Canada Immigration

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
January 03, 2009 23:43

With the mini "constitutional crisis" over, it appears that Minister Jason Kenney's instructions to Visa officers regarding the processing of skilled workers will stand. Note that these instructions are effective retroactive to February 27, 2008. Unless you fall within the new criteria for...

More News from Canada Immigration

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
December 01, 2008 04:01

Here's the latest news from Canada Immigration. It shows that this new government is committed to continue advancing immigration and improving processing times in the years ahead: Minister Kenney announces immigration levels for 2009; Issues instructions on processing federal skilled workers...

Canada Immigration and Inadmissible Family Members

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
November 06, 2008 04:21

Most applicants are shocked to discover that if any family member is inadmissible - whether accompanying you to Canada or not - then the applicant is inadmissible as well. This is certainly one of the least understandable of immigration rules. If your family member will not accompany you to Canada,...

Canada Will Withstand Market Turmoil

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
October 10, 2008 04:45

Immigration to Canada will likely be stronger than ever, as our financial system is better protected than most to withstand current economic storms. Our financial industry is more heavily regulated than those in other countries, so it is not suffering as badly as those in the USA and...

Where Should I Apply to Immigrate?

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
September 24, 2008 15:57

People are often confused about which Canada Immigration Office to apply at when they are not living in their country of birth. The rule is that you may apply in one of two places: the Canada Immigration Office responsible for your country of citizenship or your country of residence. However...

CAIPS and Canada Immigration

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
September 09, 2008 04:21

CAIPS stands for "Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System" and contains all the determinations made by a visa officer reviewing your file, as well as concerns the visa officer may have. It is always a good idea to request the CAIPS notes on your file if processing is taking longer than...

Older Children and Canada Immigation

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
July 31, 2008 02:09

Potential immigrants to Canada often wonder if their older children can accompany them, or if the children must immigrate on their own. The rules can get a bit complicated, however, generally speaking: A child who is less than 22 years of age (and who does not have a spouse or common law partner)...

Happy Canada Day

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
July 02, 2008 01:29

Confederation -- the joining of four British colonies into a nation -- occured 141 years ago in 1867. July 1st is "Canada's Birthday" -- a time to celebrate this great country in which we live. Canada Day celebrations take place across the country, often followed by fireworks in the evening. Happy...

Help With Getting Your Credentials Recognized

Gianpaolo Panusa (Click to Email)
June 08, 2008 05:01

Here's an article at British Columbia's ongoing efforts to help immigrants have their foreign credentials recognized (see http://www.arrivebc.com/ for more information): Immigrant workers get connected Business Examiner - Fraser ValleyMonday, June 02, 2008 By Gary McKenna Skilled labour may...