Canadian Immigration Essays by Canadian Immigration Lawyer David Cohen.The following articles have been written by David Cohen to inform those who are considering or are in the process of immigration to Canada either permanently or temporarily. These writings are intended to give readers a perspective different from the legal matter covered in much of this site:
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- New fast-track immigration category for applicants with Canadian experience
International graduates and temporary foreign workers have established themselves in Canadian society and are well-poised to become Permanent Residents and eventually Canadian citizens. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC), a new immigration category, has been created specifically to facilitate this transition. Recognizing their Canadian education and/or work experience, the Canadian Experience Class will fast-track their Canadian immigration applications, to ensure that Canada retains these valuable contributors to the Canadian economy and work force. Under the CEC, these applicants can remain in Canada throughout the processing of their applications.
- Reciprocal work permit agreements for Canadian and international youth travelers
Canada's International Youth Program encourages young Canadians to travel and work abroad; to acquire the skills, training, and cultural experiences that are so valuable in Canada and in the global marketplace. Canada has coordinated reciprocal work permit arrangements with close to 40 countries in which qualifying Canadians and international youth can visit each others' countries to experience a new culture and different work environment.
- Practice for your IELTS on Canadavisa – New preparation material available
Certain Canadian immigration applicants are required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a standard test that is recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as an indication of English language ability. New to Canadavisa are free IELTS practice tests where visitors can get an idea about to expect.
- In the U.S. on an H1B? Alberta PNP has a new option for you - no job offer required
The province of Alberta, with its booming economy and expanding cities, has been working to make it as easy as possible to bring in foreign workers to contribute to the provincial labour force. The Strategic Recruitment Stream, a new pilot project by the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can fast-track the issuance of Canada Permanent Resident visas to people who are in the United States on temporary work visas. No job offer required.
- Canada rolls out the welcome mat for international students - No job offer needed for three year work permit
Through recent changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, Canada has made it easier for graduating international students to obtain work permits and acquire Canadian work experience. Not only will the changes help Canada’s international student retention rate and ease current skills shortages, but they will also help these students on their way to becoming successful Permanent Residents - new immigrants who have already integrated into Canadian society thanks to the education and work experience they have obtained in Canada.
- Proposed Changes to Canadian Immigration Laws: Implications for Applicants
On March 14, 2008 Canada's Conservative government tabled a bill that proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Under the current law, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is required to assess every Permanent Resident application received at a visa office, in a particular immigration category, on a "first come, first served" basis. The proposed legislative change provides the Immigration Minister with the authority to regulate the backlog of applicants. It allows CIC to select among the new applications received and choose those that it determines are best suited for Canada's labour market needs.
- Smaller Canadian Cities Offer Faster Economic Integration for Newcomers
Nearly three quarters of Canadian immigrants settle in Canada’s three largest metropolitan areas, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. However, a recent Statistics Canada report suggests that those who go against the grain and start their new lives in smaller Canadian centres will likely experience an even more successful integration into Canadian society. In response to this report, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has created a program for these smaller communities to help them with the attraction and retention of Canadian newcomers.
- Fast-Track Option Expanded for Foreign Workers
With a pressing need for skilled workers, Canada's Western provinces continue to implement new initiatives to help foreign workers get to Canada and start contributing to the labour force quickly. Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is rolling out the welcome mat to temporary foreign workers, making the transition into the workforce easier, faster and with more protection .
- New Legislation Restores Citizenship to 'Lost Canadians'
Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently tabled a new bill to modernize the country's citizenship laws. New legislation will retroactively restore citizenship to the tens of thousands who lost, or never had Canadian citizenship because of several obscure clauses in existing legislation.
- Occupations Under Pressure Lists Fast-Track Temporary Foreign Worker Hires
More and more provinces are making lists of Regional Occupations Under Pressure, which help employers in labour-tight industries to bring in foreign workers quickly. Employers with job vacancies in listed occupations face less stringent requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
- British Columbia Eases Requirements for Business Immigration
Recent modifications to British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) make it easier for immigrants to establish new businesses in the province.
- Associate's Degrees Recognized for Immigration to Canada
Under the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian immigration, applicants who have obtained Associate's degrees are granted up to 20 points under the Education factor.
- The Canadian Immigration Integration Project for Pre-Arrival Preparation
The Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP) was created to improve employment prospects for new immigrants to Canada.
- Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada on the Increase
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is the Canadian government's primary means of helping employers address immediate skill and labour shortages. As labour tensions continue to mount across industries, Canadian employers have been making use of this program to fill a growing number of vacant positions.
- Canadian Government's New Foreign Credential Referral Office
To overcome the challenges of having internationally-obtained qualifications recognized in Canada, a new government office has been established to provide support services to newcomers as they navigate the credential recognition process.
- North American Companies are Looking Overseas for Information Technology Talent
According to a recent study by consulting firm Deloitte and Touche LLP, many North American CEO’s are having trouble finding IT workers and are looking to foreign skilled workers to staff their organizations.
- Post Graduation Work Permits for International Students in Canada
Foreign students completing post-secondary education in Canada are prime candidates for the Canadian workforce. Their education is recognized and they have already settled into Canadian society. In recent years, the federal and provincial governments have implemented initiatives to attract and retain international students; one of which is the right to work in Canada upon graduation.
- Family and Community - Your Ticket to Provincial Nomination
The number of options is on the rise for Canadian immigration applicants who do not want to wait out the lengthy application processing times associated with a Federal Skilled Worker Application. Applicants who have relatives or can become part of a community group in Canada may be able to benefit from provincially-sponsored programs, aimed at increasing province-specific immigration.
- Canada Green Card
Canada Green Card is a term that is used figuratively to describe Permanent Residency in Canada. Officially however, a green card is uniquely American and is the popular name for a United States Permanent Resident Card.
- Fast-track your Canada Immigration Visa Application
Choosing among Work permit, Arranged employment & Provincial nomination.
- Finding a job in Canada
The time it takes to complete the processing of a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) visa under the Skilled Worker / Professional category can be lengthy.
- The Open Work Permit Advantage
Spouses and common-law partners of temporary foreign workers and foreign students, who themselves want to work in Canada, will need an Open Work Permit.
- Coming to Canada sooner through the Provincial Nomination Program or Arranged Employment
Both the Provincial Nomination Program and Arranged Employment in Canada can significantly speed up the Canadian Immigration Application Process.
- Coming to Canada Sooner on a Work Permit or Arranged Employment
We are often asked if there are ways to speed-up the processing of an application for a Canada Immigrant (Permanent Resident) Visa. There are.
- All's Well that Spends Well
A look into Canada's economy as it achieves what Finance Minister Paul Martin calls "a financial turnaround of historic proportions". According to Porter's Economic Performance Index, a hypothetical measure of a country's economic rating, Canada surpasses most European powers.
- IT's the way to go
A look at Canada's booming IT industry, and the demand for professionals that it creates.
- Canada: The Place You Want To Be
Historically, Canada has been a haven for people looking for a peaceful economically sound country to call home, but at no time in history has Canada been more inviting and accommodating to immigrants than now. The Canadian government is hoping to attract between 200,00 and 225,000 new immigrants during the year 2000.
- Same-Sex Couples: Equality under Canadian Immigration Rules
Canada has distinguished itself from most other nations by affording same-sex and opposite-sex couples equal treatment for immigration purposes.
- A Message for American Citizens
I receive many inquiries from American citizens about the possibility of moving to Canada. As an American citizen you may be interested to know that Canada welcomes (even encourages) you to consider becoming a Permanent or Temporary Resident of Canada.
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