Canada: Hockey Country
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: You know you are living in Canada when a nationally televised leaders’ debate is shifted to another day because it conflicts with the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Video – Canadian Immigration: Finding Work
Some good advice and tips here from recent immigrants on how newcomers to Canada can find work.
Harper Proposal: Loans for New Immigrants to Upgrade Jobs
From the Toronto Star:
US Visa and Consular Operations Resume in Cairo on April 10, 2011
Here is an important notice from the US Embassy in Cairo:
Sergio Marchi at the Global Forum on Migration and Development
The Honourable Sergio Marchi recently moderated a panel at the 2011 Global Forum on Migration and Development. The event was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Canadian Immigration Cracks Down On Marriage Fraud
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: On March 26, Citizenship and Immigration Canada notified the world that they will crack down on marriage fraud. They published their plans in the Canada Gazette.
Immigration and Spousal Sponsorship: Why The Wait?
by James Metcalfe – Pace Law Firm: Buried in the immigration system’s manual is an interesting paragraph which states (emphasis mine):
Bring Back the Immigration Interview Process
by Gerry Weiner – Former Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration: In the past couple of years, Canada’s immigration program has moved away from the focus on the family class, and is instead targeting those in the skilled worker class.
Immigration Canada: Foreign Skilled Worker Consultation Extended
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has put the following news release on their website. Click here for more details.
How to Conduct Yourself at an Immigration Hearing
by Karen Kwan Anderson – Pace Law Firm: There is no obligation to hire counsel – whether it’s a consultant or lawyer – when one files an application or appeal to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration.