Immigration in Canada

How to choose an immigration or citizenship representative

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To find a paid or unpaid immigration representative:

ask people you trust to recommend someone
- Be sure to get advice from several people before you choose
ask questions Be careful of someone who won’t answer your questions

If you’re hiring a paid representative:

find out if they’re authorized

This means they have a license to practice and give advice
If you choose a paid representative who’s not authorized, we may return your application or refuse it
If you give a representative money or compensate them in any other way in exchange for their services, they’re considered paid and must be authorized
ask about the representative’s training and experience
Ask for references and find out how long they’ve been in business
discuss the services they’ll provide as well as their fee
make sure to get a written contract and read it carefully before you sign it
Make sure it lists all the services they’ll give you and clearly states the fee you discussed
If you’re using a representative who works in Canada, you can also contact the Better Business Bureau. It can tell you if it has received complaints about a citizenship or immigration consultant, lawyer or other representative.
Tips to protect yourself from fraud
- Be careful of anything that sounds too good to be true
  - Using a representative will not draw special attention to your application or guarantee that we’ll approve it
- Beware of representatives who encourage you to give false information in your application
  - It’s against the law, and you could be denied entry into Canada or deported after you arrive
- Don’t leave original documents or photos with your representative
- Don’t sign blank application forms
- Don’t sign forms or documents unless you can read them
  - If you don’t understand them, ask someone to translate
- Make sure to get copies of any documents your representative makes for you
- Any time you pay your representative, get a signed receipt
- Make sure your representative updates you on your application often
- Protect your money and remember:
- The Canada Immigration department will never call you and ask you to deposit money into a personal bank account
  - The Canada Immigration department will never ask you to transfer money through a private money transfer company
  - The Canada Immigration department processing fees are in Canadian dollars and they’re the same around the world
Learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud.

The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College) licenses and regulates Canadian immigration and citizenship consultants in the public interest.

There are 2 types of immigration and citizenship consultants we regulate:

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), and
Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs).

The College’s role, its statutory authority, and its powers are set out in:

The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
The Citizenship Act.

Our statutory authority applies to immigration and citizenship consultants whether they practice in Canada or abroad.

NOTE: The College regulates Canadian immigration and citizenship consultants. We do not provide immigration advice, process immigration applications, or influence any decision related to immigration.

Anyone who wants to provide Canadian immigration or citizenship advice or representation for a fee (or for any other benefit) must be one of the following:

A licensee in good standing with the College
A member of a Canadian law society, or
A member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

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New Pathway for Permanent Canadian Residency

2021-05-25T11:56:00.009-04:00

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.

These special public policies will grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates who are already in Canada and who possess the skills and experience we need to fight the pandemic and accelerate our economic recovery.

The focus of this new pathway will be on temporary workers employed in our hospitals and long-term care homes and on the frontlines of other essential sectors, as well as international graduates who are driving the economy of tomorrow.

To be eligible, workers must have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience in a health-care profession or another pre-approved essential occupation. International graduates must have completed an eligible Canadian post-secondary program within the last 4 years, and no earlier than January 2017.

Effective May 6, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications under the following 3 streams:

20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care
30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations
40,000 applications for international students who graduated from a Canadian institution

The streams will remain open until November 5, 2021, or until they have reached their limit. Up to 90,000 new permanent residents will be admitted under these 3 streams.

To promote Canada’s official languages, 3 additional streams with no intake caps have also been launched for French-speaking or bilingual candidates. Communities across Canada benefit from French-speaking and bilingual newcomers, and this pathway will contribute to the vitality of these Francophone minority communities.

A detailed explanation of all eligibility requirements is available within the public policies.

As we continue the fight against the pandemic, immigration will remain critical to our economic recovery by addressing labour shortages and adding growth to our workforce.

With an accelerated pathway to permanent residency, these special public policies will encourage essential temporary workers and international graduates to put down roots in Canada and help us retain the talented workers we need, particularly in our health-care system.

Today’s announcement will help us achieve our 2021 Immigration Levels Plan, which will see Canada welcome 401,000 new permanent residents. The skilled newcomers and international graduates welcomed under our plan will help create jobs and drive long-term growth in Canada.

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CELPIP Classes to Qualify for Canada Immigration English Language Certification

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CELPIP Classes to Qualify for Canada Immigration English Language Certification

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Immigration Boom Bust or Disaster

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Immigration consultant Sunny Wang orchestrated one of the largest immigration scams in Canadian history. The twist in this tale isn’t that the people were trying to sneak into the country; it’s that they were sneaking out, pretending to be Canadian residents while having no intention of living here.

Ghost Immigrants

So-called golden visas are being used by rich foreigners seeking to gain Canadian residency through a controversial Quebec program, despite suspicions of fake documents and dubious assets, a hidden camera investigation reveals. The revelations by the investigative program Enquête pose troubling questions for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, which allows foreigners to lend money to the Quebec government in exchange for residency.

Golden visas

Over 100,000 Chinese millionaires have moved to Vancouver, sparking everything from a reality show to a property boom making housing unaffordable. Dateline asks if the millionaire migrants are a blessing or curse.

Millionaire migration

While the Canadian immigration model is celebrated among many here and abroad, a growing number of voices are strongly questioning it

Questioning immigration

Canada has a MERIT-BASED system, while the US prioritizes more FAMILY-based immigration. The CBC’s Matt Kwong tells us how the Canadian and US immigration system differ in terms of TYPE and numbers.

How is Canada’s immigration system different from the U.S.?

Canada aims to accept more immigrants in next three years

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October 30, 2020 Ottawa

2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pleased to release details on the Government of Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023.

Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023.

Footnotes

Includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.

Includes the Start-up Visa Program and the Self-employed Persons Program.

Includes admissions in the Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, which replaced the Caring for Children Class and the Caring for People with High Medical Needs Class (which replaced the Live-in Caregiver Program). Applications received under the legacy pilots and through the interim pathway will be processed to completion. Some admissions in this category are destined for Quebec.

While the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is still an economic pilot, IRCC intends to make it a permanent program. Admissions in 2017-2019 are counted under Economic Pilots.

Under the Canada–Quebec Accord, Quebec has full responsibility for the selection of immigrants destined to Quebec, with the exception of the family class and protected persons. For more information, consult Quebec’s 2021 levels plan (available in French only).

Includes admissions under the Economic Mobility Pathways Project, a new approach that helps qualified refugees apply for permanent residence through existing economic programs.

This includes the new stream for up to 250 human rights advocates, journalists, and humanitarian workers at risk, beginning in 2021.

Includes admissions of persons selected on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, for reasons of public policy, and in the permit holder class.

Notional targets and ranges for 2022 and 2023 will be confirmed or adjusted by November 1 of each year.

The Government of Canada set an objective to increase Francophone immigration to reach a target of 4.4% French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023. This range indicates how many admissions within the federal levels plan would be necessary to meet that target in 2023, based on the overall ranges for admissions outside of Quebec. Once Quebec tables its 2023 levels plan, this range may require updating.

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Official Global Travel Advisories

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Official Global Travel Advisories

The Travel Advice and Advisories are the Government of Canada’s official source of destination-specific travel information. They give you important advice to help you to make informed decisions and to travel safely while you are abroad.

No matter where you plan to travel, make sure you check the Travel Advice and Advisories page for your destination twice: once when you are planning your trip, and again shortly before you leave. Safety and security conditions may change between the date you book your travel and your departure date.

Choose your destination below to see regularly updated information on:

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

The new quarantine extension does not affect the rules in place for ground travel between Canada and the U.S. The border travel ban has recently been extended until September 21, 2020, with more extensions likely. The strict quarantine regulations for international travel have been in place since March 25, 2020. The restrictions were enacted as an emergency order under Canada’s Quarantine Act to help contain Covid-19.

Online Business, ESL and English Classes

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COVID 19 has eliminated most in-person classroom ESL, English & Business English classes.

The online classes can be designed for individual students or groups of students.

Classes use combinations of zoom, whatsapp, facetime, text, voip, email and other platforms.

Students will be level tested to determine what English skills and vocabulary have been acquired and what instruction should be provided.

A study plan and goals will be set for the students or groups.

All online teachers are Canadian certified and experienced teachers.

Students can use their self-isolation and quarantine time to study online.

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Canada’s International Education Strategy 2019-2024

2019-09-07T08:54:00.001-04:00

Message from Minister of International Trade Diversification

With a Budget 2019 allocation of $147.9 million over five years followed by $8 million per year of ongoing funding, our new International Education Strategy will, in collaboration with the provinces, territories, associations and institutions:

Encourage Canadian students to gain new skills through study and work abroad opportunities in key global markets, especially Asia;
Diversify the countries from which international students come to Canada, as well as their fields, levels of study, and location of study within Canada; and
Increase support for Canadian education sector institutions to help grow their export services and explore new opportunities abroad.

Our new International Education Strategy ensures that Canada will remain among the world’s top destinations for learning. This is essential in order for our schools, students and researchers to continue to expand their connections abroad, and to ensure Canadian students benefit from the world of learning beyond our borders.

The Honourable James Gordon Carr
Minister of International Trade Diversification

Message from Minister of Employment, Workforce Development & Labour

The IES includes a five-year Outbound Student Mobility Pilot program which will help post-secondary students with the costs of study or work abroad. The program also focuses on supporting under-represented students (e.g. Indigenous students, students from less privileged backgrounds, students with disabilities) to develop the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly globalized and changing economy.

The Honourable Patricia A. Hajdu
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

Greetings from Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship

In 2018, more than 721,000 international students studied in Canada, sparking new ideas, strengthening innovation and building people-to-people ties that are crucial to international trade and the global economy. As most international students are young, have Canadian educational qualifications and in-demand labour skills, and are proficient in one of our official languages, they are often ideal candidates for permanent residency. In fact, nearly 54,000 former students became permanent residents in Canada in 2018.

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Building on success, driving prosperity

International education makes a large and growing contribution to Canada’s prosperity. International students in Canada spent an estimated $21.6 billion on tuition, accommodation and other expenses in 2018, and sustained close to 170,000 jobs for Canadians in 2016.

Educational expenditures by international students have a greater impact on Canada’s economy than exports of auto parts, lumber or aircraft. Between 2014 and 2018, the number of international students in Canada increased by 68%.

Read the full news release here:

Canada’s International Education Strategy

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Facts about Canada Travel Biometrics Information

2018-11-10T11:54:00.001-05:00

Generally, you need to give biometrics if you apply for:

a visitor visa
a work or study permit (excluding U.S. nationals)
permanent residence
refugee or asylum status

Link to new Canada travel biometrics video

Depending on your nationality, you may already need to give your biometrics.

Since July 31, 2018 – applicants from Europe, Middle East and Africa
Starting December 31, 2018 – applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas

Visitor visa, study and work permit applicants

You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. You don’t need to give your biometrics again until the 10-year period expires.

If you gave biometrics in the past as part of an application for a visitor visa, work or study permit and they’re still valid, you don’t need to give them again.

You can go to one of these official locations to give your biometrics. We encourage you to make an appointment if that’s an option at your location.

Visa application centres (VACs) worldwide
- You can go to any VAC – it doesn’t have to be in your country of residence.
- VACs also offer other services in local languages.
Application Support Centers (ASCs) in the United States

You can only go to an ASC if you got a letter from us that tells you to give biometrics.
No other services are offered (only biometrics collection).
ASCs are also available in some U.S. overseas territories.

Where to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)

What happens when you arrive in Canada

When you arrive, we will check your identity to make sure that you are the same person who was approved to travel to Canada.

How this is done will depend on where you enter Canada.

At 8 major Canadian airports
- your fingerprints will be checked automatically at a primary inspection kiosk
- the system will check your identity against the information collected when your application was submitted
At smaller airports and all land ports of entry
- your fingerprints may be checked if we refer you to a secondary inspection where a border services officer will use a fingerprint verification device to check your fingerprints

Using an Immigration and Citizenship Representative

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Immigration and citizenship representatives:

explain and give advice on your immigration or citizenship options
help you choose the best immigration program for you
fill out and submit your immigration or citizenship application
communicate with the Government of Canada on your behalf
represent you in an immigration or citizenship application or hearing
advertise that they can give immigration or citizenship advice

Representatives could be:

citizenship or immigration consultants
lawyers
friends
family members or
other third parties

You may choose to use a representative to act on your behalf for immigration or citizenship applications with:

You don't need to hire a representative!

It's your choice. Using one will not draw special attention to your application and does not mean that the CIC will approve it.

You can get all the forms and instructions you need to apply for a visa, a permit or citizenship for free on the Government of Canada website. If you follow the instructions, you should be able to fill out the forms and submit them yourself.

Beware of fraudulent representatives. Learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud.

Beware of fraud

You are responsible for all the information in your application, even if your representative completes it for you.

Beware of representatives who:

advertise their services as free and later ask you to pay a fee
advise you to lie on your application. It is against the law to give false or misleading information in your application

Learn more about:

Types of representatives

There are two types of representatives: paid (and authorized) and unpaid.

Authorized paid representatives

Only some people can charge you a fee or receive any other type of payment. These people are called “authorized” representatives. They are:

lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec and
citizenship or immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council

The Government of Canada will not deal with representatives who charge a fee but are not authorized. If you use an unauthorized representative, in Canada or abroad, the Government of Canada may return your application or refuse it.

Remember: if you pay a representative or compensate them in any way in exchange for their services, the Government of Canada may consider that paid and they must be authorized.

Find out how to check if your representative is authorized.

Unpaid representatives or third parties

Unpaid representatives could be:

family members
friends and
other third parties who do not charge a fee

Unpaid representatives may give the same services as paid representatives, but they do it for free.

Learn about Representatives

How to Shop for Immigration Services

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The first task is to choose a program from the wide range of Canadian immigration services.

Citizenship, Host, Permanent Resident, Study, Work, Travel etc etc.

The second task is to apply yourself or choose to use an unpaid or paid representative.

The paid representatives must have both federal and provincial licenses and have to be in good standing with either the Canadian provincial or territorial law society, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

The third task is to assemble and complete the correct application forms for the Canadian immigration program that you have chosen. You can do this yourself or use a representative to assist in the form completion process. You must submit application fees in advance to the Canadian government according to the CIC fee schedule before any processing occurs.

The fourth task is to plan for the move to Canada - where to live - get a job - school for the kids - plan for banking - shopping - transportation and many more activities.

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NEW Visa Application Centers to open around the World

2018-03-17T14:11:00.000-04:00

Canada uses a network of Visa Application Centres around the world, where each year, hundreds of thousands of people submit their applications and, if required, provide biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) to come to Canada.

Since 2000, VACs have helped provide administrative support to visa applicants before, during and after their application is assessed at a Canadian visa office.

Canada is expanding the network of Visa Application Centres over the next two years. By November 2019, there will be at least 149 VAC locations in 99 countries.

VACs are managed by third-party service providers. These companies are authorized to provide specific services to visa applicants under the terms of a formal contract with the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

VACs allow for a higher level of points of service in countries where there are few or no visa offices. VACs also ensure that visa applications are completed properly, reducing the number of incomplete applications that must be returned to the applicant.

Canada has one of the most extensive VAC networks in the world—more than 96% of applicants will be able to access a Visa Application Center in their country of residence by November 2019.

Quick facts

As of November 17, 2017, there were 137 VACs in 95 countries.
VACs offer extended hours of operation and more points of service that make it convenient and accessible for applicants to submit their application and provide their biometrics. VACs are the main service channel for biometrics collection abroad.
By ensuring that applications are complete, VACs help avoid unnecessary delays or refusal due to incomplete applications.
Under the terms of the new contract, the extended VAC network in Asia will open on November 2, 2018.
Similarly, on November 2, 2019, the extended VAC network in Europe, Africa and the Middle East will begin opening.

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Canada’s success in Educating Immigrants

2018-03-03T14:40:00.002-05:00

Why is Canada excellent at educating and integrating immigrants?

Canada selects immigrants mainly based on their ability to settle in Canada and take part in its economy. Prospective immigrants receive points for job skills, education levels, as well as proficiency in English or French when applying to Canada.

In Canada we say “we’re a mosaic, not a melting pot” and "there is no hierarchy of languages - all languages are equal". The Toronto school system has created several dual-language books with suggested activities and online resources in multiple languages, especially for parents. There are free, vetted interpreters available for in-person or phone parent-teacher conferences. Parents are often invited to share aspects of their culture at the school so their children feel a sense of pride in where they come from. Building relationships with immigrant students and their families is essential to helping them excel.

Professional teaching is one of the most important school-based influences on how well students learn and perform academically. In Canada, ensuring that top-notch teaching talent gets into the nation’s classrooms starts with a rigorous teacher preparation process. At the University of Toronto last year the teacher-preparation program had almost 400 applicants for 75 available slots.

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Canada Student Visa Information

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Go directly to the Canadian government for student visa information. You can apply directly and do not require an agent or legal advisor to complete the student visa application form.
Obtaining your own visa is an excellent learning opportunity of understanding how the government works (or doesn't). Practice your English, ask for information, ask for advice, start the student visa application process correctly. Have confidence in your ability to obtain a Canadian student visa directly.

You can apply online for:
study permits or extensions
work permits or extensions
visitor visas or extensions
skilled worker programs through Express Entry
the Federal Skilled Worker Program
the Canadian Experience Class, and
the Federal Skilled Trades Program

You can also restore your status as a visitor, student or worker, within 90 days of the visa expiry date, and submit applications for your family members when you apply for or extend a visitor visa, study or work permit.

As of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents are not eligible to apply for an eTA.

To apply for a study permit on or after June 1, 2014, you will need a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution. You need to include the Designated Learning Institution number (DLI #), which is the number that begins with the letter “O”, on your application form.

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Resettlement Assistance Program names Victoria

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The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria is the first successful applicant under the recent call for proposals to identify new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) providers across Canada, with more RAP providers expected to be added in the coming weeks.

The City of Victoria will now join 23 other RAP communities across Canada, outside Quebec, offering comprehensive and expanded services to refugees. The RAP supports government-assisted refugees (GARs), blended visa office-referred refugees and other eligible clients when they first arrive in Canada.

It is expected that the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria will begin to support GARs in the coming weeks. This includes providing direct financial support as well as funding immediate and essential services such as language training and job programs; finding appropriate rental housing; and, the ability to secure other specialized supports including medical care, mental health services, and education.

There are now 24 communities with IRCC-funded service provider organizations (SPOs) in place to provide the services refugees need (outside of Quebec) upon arrival. Only currently funded settlement SPOs are invited to submit applications for RAP funding.

Organizations applying must clearly show they have capacity in their community to offer a wide range of services to refugees including:

Demonstration that longer-term support services for refugees are available in their community;

Ability to deliver broad settlement services, such as language training and job programs;

Other specialized support (e.g. specialized medical care, mental health services, education);

Suitable permanent accommodation; and, more.

More info Canada News here:
http://news.gc.ca/

How to Shop for Immigration Services

The Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP)

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CIIP is managed by the ACCC, which was recognized last month for its success with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada/Deloitte 2013 Public Sector Leadership Award.

The Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP) assists newcomers in 25 countries through offices located in the Philippines, China, India, and the United Kingdom.

Denise Amyot, President & CEO of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and Chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics is quoted "“CIIP continues to make a significant contribution towards the success of newcomers through the provision of pre-departure information and planning services that help immigrants prepare before they arrive in Canada.

We're proud that CIIP has been recognized for its efforts and contributions to Canadian society and ACCC hopes to be able to deliver this valuable program for years to come.”

A recent survey found:

72% of CIIP graduates who responded to the survey were employed within 12 months of arriving in Canada.

93% of the respondents achieved credential assessment within six months of applying.

69% of the respondents found employment in their field (2013).

For additional info:

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=827789&_ga=1.93737757.1876413139.1400876575

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250,000 PR's Wanted By Canada in 2014

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Each year the CIC helps 250,000 permanent residents come to Canada and each year about 160,000 people become Canadian citizens.

Some people are not allowed to come to Canada. They are known as “inadmissible” under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

There are a number of reasons you can be refused entry to Canada such as: designated security threat, human or international rights violations, criminal activity, organized criminal connections, health grounds, financial reasons, non-compliance with IRPA regulations

Use this link to learn more about inadmissible criteria. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/index.asp

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is internally working with the Canada Border Services Agency, Passport Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to eliminate immigration fraud. Immigration Fraud is a crime in Canada which costs Canadian taxpayers money, and slows down processing of valid immigration applications.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is working internationally with: Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and New Zealand to eliminate immigration fraud and put immigration fraud criminals in jail.

There are different programs that allow you to immigrate to Canada in person. You do not need to hire a representative.

One example program is the Federal Skilled Workers Program.

There is no cap on applications with a valid job offer.

However up to April 30, 2014, CIC has stated they will consider no more than 5,000 complete federal skilled worker applications from the eligible occupations stream for processing and 1,000 from the PhD stream.

Within the 5,000 cap, CIC has stated they will consider no more than 300 applications per eligible occupation for processing within this same time frame.

The Top questions asked to CIC representatives are:
Who is a federal skilled worker?
What are the language requirements for Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants?
What is arranged employment for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

You can go here for additional help and information:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp

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How can I come to Canada as a visitor, worker or student?

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How can I come to Canada as a visitor, worker or student?

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has created an online tool called Come to Canada.

This CIC tool will help you figure out whether you can come to Canada as an immigrant, visitor, worker or student.

This CIC tool will help you understand the requirements for immigrating to, visiting, studying in or working in Canada.

This CIC tool guides you through some questions and based on your responses and your situation and provides a list of options and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

For additional CIC information use this link

Singapore to Canada to Study and Tour Information

Official Title: Republic of Singapore
Capital: Singapore
Population (million): 4.417
Total Area: 699 km2
Currency: Singapore $ (SGD)
Language(s): English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil

High Commission for the Republic of Singapore c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore,
Singapore Telephone +65 6379-8000
Fax +65 6474-7885

Canadian Representation in Singapore
High Commission of Canada
Address: One George Street, #11-01
Singapore 049145, Singapore
Postal Address: P.O. Box 845
Singapore 901645, Singapore
Tel.: 65 6854-5900
Fax: 65 6854-5912
E-mail: spore@international.gc.ca
Link to Canadian Embassy in Singapore
Link to Additional Canada - Singapore Information
Are you located in another country?
World to Canada travel, embassy, study and tour information

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Improved Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program

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Canada’s new and improved Federal Skilled Worker Program for applicants

The application backlog for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was on track for an unacceptable 15-year wait time by 2015 with over 1.5 million applicants in the backlog. As a result of the Action Plan for Faster Immigration and Economic Action Plan 2012, the backlog for the FSWP has been nearly eliminated, and new applications are being processed in approximately one year.

To prevent future backlogs and lengthy wait times, here is a list of occupations with a set number of applications that will be accepted this year starting May 4th 2013.

Eligible occupations (with their corresponding 2011 National Occupation Classification code):

•0211 Engineering managers
•1112 Financial and investment analysts
•2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
•2131 Civil engineers
•2132 Mechanical engineers
•2134 Chemical engineers
•2143 Mining engineers
•2144 Geological engineers
•2145 Petroleum engineers
•2146 Aerospace engineers
•2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)
•2154 Land surveyors
•2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
•2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
•2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
•3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
•3142 Physiotherapists
•3143 Occupational Therapists
•3211 Medical laboratory technologists
•3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
•3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
•3215 Medical radiation technologists
•3216 Medical sonographers
•3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified)

Minimum Language Threshold

The new minimum language threshold: is Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

To prove language proficiency, a prospective applicant must take a third-party language test from an organization designated by the Minister and submit their test report along with their application to CIC.

CIC-designated language testing organizations include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Test d’évaluation de français (TEF).

English-speaking persons interested in the Federal Skilled Worker Program can study for the IELTS exam.
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Wanted by the CBSA

2013-04-26T16:51:00.000-04:00

Wanted by the CBSA

The following individuals are the subject of an active Canada-wide arrest warrant, issued pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. By publicizing their identities, the CBSA is enlisting the help of the public in identifying these individuals and reporting any relevant information to the CBSA. Take no action to apprehend these persons yourself. Report any information to the Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/wc-cg/menu-eng.html

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) found many Americans working without authorization in Canada last year, according to the Global News agency. This actually makes the US the largest source of illegal foreign labour who were apprehended. Following the US, the Philippines recorded the second-highest amount of illegal labourers with Israel, India, Ireland, Mexico, and China following suit.

In terms of foreign labour, the US is the largest contributor of workers in Canada. Foreign nationals from the US, Israel, and Ireland do not need a visa to enter Canada.

The CBSA carries out its responsibilities with a workforce of approximately 13,000 employees, including over 7,200 uniformed CBSA officers who provide services at approximately 1,200 points across Canada and at 39 international locations.

The CBSA manages 119 land-border crossings, 13 international airports, all major ports, the largest being Halifax, Montréal and Vancouver, smaller marinas, reporting stations, 27 rail sites and processes and examines international mail at three mail processing centres.

The CBSA investigates, detects, and apprehends violators of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, investigates suspected war criminals, national security cases, and organized crime groups

The CBSA administers more than 90 acts, regulations and international agreements, many on behalf of other federal departments and agencies, the provinces and the territories and represents the interests of the CBSA and CIC at Minister's Delegate, Immigration Division (ID), Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), Refugee Protection Division (RPD), and Federal Court proceedings.

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

2011-09-21T10:06:00.000-04:00

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program places settlement workers from community agencies in elementary and secondary schools that have high numbers of newcomer students.

There are 11 SWIS programs active in Ontario, approximately 250 settlement workers from 22 settlement agencies based in 22 school boards. SWIS is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Each SWIS program is guided by a Steering Committee that meets quarterly to address project issues and plan new services. Each steering committee adopts operational guidelines and has representation from the school boards, the settlement agency(s) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Each program adopts its own name. Collectively, they are known as SWIS programs.

The settlement worker:

•proactively contacts newcomer parents (and youth in secondary schools) to assist them with their settlement needs;
•refers the families to more specialized community resources as needed;
•provides group information sessions for newcomer youth and parents, often in partnership with school staff,
•provides orientation about the settlement needs of newcomers for school staff.

During the summer when schools are closed, SWIS workers are placed in other locations in the community, such as public libraries, where newcomers are likely to encounter them.

For additional information goto:
http://swisontario.ca/Find-Swis

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Canadian Foreign Worker Immigration Scam

2011-06-16T19:26:00.000-04:00

The RCMP have charged the directors of an Alberta company for a $1-million scam that brought in over 60 foreign workers as students, then hired them out to northern Alberta companies.

The 60 polish workers were told to sign a contract threatening a $25,000 fine and deportation from Canada for any breaches and instructed not to discuss their wages. Some of the Polish welders who couldn’t read the English on their visas discovered a Polish-speaker in a grocery store and were told about their student status.

Police say Kihew Energy Services Ltd. recruited welders and machinists in a Polish newspaper and brought them to Alberta, and had someone send letters to Canada Immigration confirming the workers as welding and ESL students then pocketed over $1 million of their wages in just six months.

For the full story go to
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Alberta+company+charged+foreign+worker+scam+Police+Kihew+Energy+Services+brought+Polish+welders/4957625/story.html

Canada Visa Information

2011-05-27T14:10:00.004-04:00

Go directly to the Canadian government for student visa information. You can apply directly and do not require an agent or legal advisor to complete the student visa application form.

Obtaining your own visa is an excellent learning opportunity of understanding how the government works (or doesn't). Practice your English, ask for information, ask for advice, start the student visa application process correctly. Have confidence in your ability to obtain a Canadian student visa directly.

The main link to the Government of Canada Website

The link page to the Canadian Government websites directory

The link page to Canadian Embassies and Consulates

The link page to Canada Citizenship and Immigration visitor services.

Link page to the list of countries which require visitor visas to enter or transit Canada

Link to the Canada visitor visa application form, download from this page.

Link to studying in Canada information overview.

Link to the free Canada student visa application form, download from this page.

Link to the Temporary Foreign Worker Overview Information and Application.

Link to Jobs in Canada lists that DO NOT require a work permit.

A study permit is not required if the course or study program lasts six months or less. This document is based on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as passed on November 1, 2001, and its proposed Regulations, scheduled to be implemented on June 28, 2002.

Ottawa, April 27, 2006 - Foreign students studying in Canada can apply for off-campus work permits effective immediately, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today.

Foreign students contribute approximately $4 billion a year to Canada's economy. There are about 100,000 foreign students in Canada who could be eligible for work permits under the Off-Campus Work Permit Program.

The program is not intended to take jobs away from Canadian students. Each applicant will be required to compete for employment on an equal basis with Canadians.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has signed agreements with most provinces to implement the program, and agreements with New Brunswick and the Yukon are currently being finalized. The agreements allow eligible foreign students at public post-secondary institutions to work off-campus for up to 20 hours a week during the school year and full-time during study breaks.

Eligible foreign students can apply for an off-campus work permit immediately, and may be able to work off-campus as early as this summer. The work permit is valid for the duration of their study permit.

"CIC is working in cooperation with the provinces and territories to make Canada a destination of choice by making it easier for foreign students to work in Canada during and after their studies," said Minister Solberg. "Off-campus work agreements will make it easier for students to gain work experience in the Canadian labour market and earn extra income while studying," he said.

The Canadian Federation of Students, the Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, who have all been consulted on the initiative, support efforts to make it easier for foreign students to work in Canada.

"With Canadian work experience, foreign students will be able to integrate into the Canadian labour force more quickly. This will help address skilled labour shortages in Canada," said Minister Solberg.

ESL in Canada Internship Preparation Program The internship preparation program is open to new Canadians, LINC graduates, international work/study visa students, students preparing for business school, students preparing for career training, graduates preparing for work in English speaking workplaces, job seekers who need to improve their business English, job candidates who need Canadian work experience or Canadian work references.

Link to Internship Training Program Information

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