Immigration and Family Sponsorship from Outside Canada
by Marwa Badra – Pace Law Firm: During our recent visit to Egypt, we were approached by Egyptian clients who have acquired Canadian citizenship, but are living in Egypt because of work or family commitments.
Canada: Land of Business Opportunity
Now, instead of expanding Canada’s welfare state, the conservative government led by Mr. Harper is intent upon building the nation’s global competitiveness.
Canadian Immigration and Marital Status
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: One of the recurring issues that we encounter are persons asking for assistance in having their spouses and children join them in Canada.
Plenty of Skilled Worker Application Spots Still Available
by Andy Semotiuk – Pace Law Firm: Anyone interested in immigrating to Canada should take a look at this list of occupations in the Federal Skilled Workers program.
Immigration Opportunities for Pharmacists, Dentists, and Other Medical Personnel
by Marwa Badra – Pace Law Firm: In 2010, the government of Canada adjusted its immigration plan to decrease the backlog of applications in the skilled worker program.
Upcoming Foreign Worker Rules Present New Problems
by John Burke – Pace Law Firm: Over the last several days it has been difficult to pick up a newspaper and not see an article talking about Canada’s immigration policy.
Permanent Residence through Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: This week, we had a happy ending to a family’s case that took over five years to resolve. The family had spent the last ten years living in limbo, with no immigration status.
Canadian Immigration and Same-Sex Partnerships
by Marwa Badra – Pace Law Firm: I received an email today asking about same sex partnerships and how the immigration laws are applied to them.
Immigration: Bringing Your Spouse To Canada
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: We often have people ask for advice on how to solve the problem of rejected spousal sponsorship applications.
Quebec: A Good Immigration Option for Francophones
From time to time, I receive questions from people interested in immigrating to Quebec. Quebec is an excellent choice, especially for those who speak French.