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  Immigration to Canada, Immigration Visa Services Canada, CIC Immigration Information Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) was established in 1994 to link immigration services with citizenship registration, to promote the unique ideals all Canadians share and to help build a stronger Canada.
In 2002, Canada welcomed 229,091 immigrants and refugees as new permanent residents and is aiming to meet the low end of the 2003 target range.
The aim of this web page is to provide potential immigrants to Canada with detailed and complete immigration information, free Canada immigration assessment, Canada immigration consultation and general knowledge on the benefits, which Canada offers to its residents.
www.how2immigrate.net /canada   (956 words)

  
  Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for issues dealing with immigration and citizenship.
CIC operates a large network of "Citizenship and Immigration Centres" throughout Canada and in an important number of embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.
CIC remains responsible for the establishment of policies and processing of permanent and temporary residence visa, refugee protection and citizenship applications.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Citizenship_and_Immigration_Canada   (204 words)

  
 Quebec Law Network - Immigration to Canada
Pursuant to the provisions of Canada's constitutional laws, the holder of a Canadian permanent resident visa and his/her accompanying dependants are permitted to permanently reside in Canada and earn a livelihood in any one of the ten provinces or three territories within Canada.
Applicants who wish to procure temporary entry into Canada and who have a pending application for permanent residence will be required to demonstrate sufficient ties to their current country of residence prior to the issuing of a temporary visitor's visa by the Canadian visa office.
However, Canadian immigration policies currently reflect a more strict approach to the selection and admission of foreign nationals for reasons that relate to the volume of applicants worldwide, who are interested in relocating to Canada and therefore which do not necessarily relate to the events of September 11, 2001.
www.avocat.qc.ca /english/iicanimmigrationfaq.html   (5699 words)

  
 2003 Report of the Auditor General of Canada - April - Chapter 5 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Control and ...
Citizenship and Immigration Canada also led the negotiation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. Under the Agreement, people claiming refugee status at a land port of entry will, with some exceptions, be ineligible for a review of their claim by the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada does not have a national figure for removal orders that are not completed because of delays in getting travel documents or because Canada has temporarily stopped sending individuals to certain countries.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada is fully committed to addressing all the recommendations of the report and views the relationship with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as a critical element in meeting this objective.
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca /domino/reports.nsf/html/20030405ce.html   (10435 words)

  
 CBC Becoming Canadian: From Immigrant to Citizen
Canada is home to about five million immigrants.
Immigration has touched most of us in one form or another.
For questions about immigration and other related matters please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
www.cbc.ca /news/becomingcanadian   (312 words)

  
 RPP 2006-2007 Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Part 2 of 6
Immigration, as a complement to the availability of domestic skilled workers, will continue to be an important mechanism for responding to such shortages of workers in particular occupations, industries and regions, especially in the short-term.
CIC [note 3] is responsible for selecting immigrants and temporary residents and assisting with immigrant settlement and integration – including the granting of citizenship – while offering Canada’s protection to refugees and those in refugee-like situations.
CIC is also responsible for developing Canada’s admissibility policy, setting the conditions to enter and remain in Canada, and conducting screening of immigrants and temporary residents to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians.
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /rpp/0607/ci-ci/ci-ci01_e.asp   (5896 words)

  
 Immigration to Canada services and Canadian Immigration free assessment & applications - Canada employment Canada ...
Immigration to Canada serves as the foundation for continued economic growth and which brings people, customs and traditions, rituals and culture to the forefront of current Government policy.
Indeed, Canada's esteemed stature is reflected in its being a member of the prestigious economic Group of Eight and its reputation as a respected participant in world affairs.
Canada is a land of opportunity and abounds with economic prosperity, sound and affordable education options, world renown health care and retirement schemes, an abundance of land, clean air and fresh water supplies, all providing for a safe and secure environment.
www.immigration.ca /index2.asp   (341 words)

  
 NetManage Customers | Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the government department that processes requests for immigration to Canada, had to create a cost-effective, quick solution to enhance application screening.
CIC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has 61 missions around the world.
CIC is the federal government department responsible for immigration to Canada.
www.netmanage.com /customers/stories/citizenship.asp   (890 words)

  
 Immigration Canada, Canada Skilled Immigration : Canada News
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is also exempting citizenship applicants from undergoing language ability and knowledge-of-Canada tests at 55 rather than 60 years of age, while in no way reducing the rigorous security screening requirements that all applicants for Canadian citizenship must go through before becoming citizens of Canada.
CIC is expanding two pilot initiatives for international students to enhance the competitiveness of Canada's education industry.
For 2004, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is planning to maintain the same target range as 2003 for new permanent residents - 220,000 to 245,000.
www.migrationbureau.com /canada/news.asp   (1683 words)

  
 CIC Canada | Main Menu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Canada’s citizenship and immigration programs help build a community of citizens respected throughout the world.
Communities across Canada play an important role in settling immigrants and refugees.
Get CIC information when and where you want it.
www.cic.gc.ca /english   (308 words)

  
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make significant contributions to cultural activities or athletics, or to purchase and manage a farm.
To immigrate to Canada as a member of the family class, the immigrant must have a relative living in Canada who is willing and able to financially support them until they are established in Canada.
Immigration rules and regulations change frequently, so you should always seek the advice from a qualified professional before you begin the Canadian immigration process.
www.cibs.info /ic.htm   (2611 words)

  
 Canada Immigration and Citizenship News
Lawyers who receive commission for acting as agents, directing funds to financial institutions participating in either the Canadian or Quebec programs have both an ethical and moral responsibility for full disclosure to their clients that they will be receiving a commission.
Immigration law specialists John Otis of Otis and Korman in Toronto sees dozens of immigrants in his office every day, trying to make Canada their home.
In addition to their immigration lawyer, many will need chartered accountants, certified financial planners, real estate agents, corporate lawyers, real estate lawyers, investment professionals, international tax lawyers and corporate benefit consultants.
www.canadaimmigrationlaw.net /Immigration/Articles/Article1/businessbacklog2.htm   (996 words)

  
 Immigration
It is recommended to consult an Immigration Lawyer or Immigration Consultant for advice in completing the application both here in Canada for the sponsor's documents and in the immigrant's country for their documents.
CIC explained that the approval process for sponsoring a spouse or fiancee (one person only with no dependents) is typically the shortest.
CIC also indicated that the length of time required to process this and other types of sponsorship applications varies depending in part upon how many people are being sponsored and the immigrant's country of origin.
www.geocities.com /terrymaunu/immigration.htm   (2201 words)

  
 Immigration to Canada - Cove v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)
She is also fully entitled to take her immigration consultant's advice on the steps to be taken in pursuing her claim.
Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1994] F.C.J No. 258, (1994) 74 F.T.R. [20]...The general rule, in the courts, is that a client is considered to have authorized and be bound by the representations made on his or her behalf by counsel.
Members of the immigration bar pay large liability insurance premiums for coverage which is subject to being called upon every time a court refuses to gloss over their mistakes.
www.passportcanada.com /covecase.php   (1251 words)

  
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada 4 / 12
The role of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Quebec Region is to apply federal programs and offer citizenship and immigration services for the Quebec Region in collaboration with the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC), which exercises a shared jurisdiction with the federal department in the area of immigration.
CIC priorities are: 1) building the new CIC; 2) improving immigrant outcomes; 3) modernizing citizenship and 4) asserting Canada’s role in international migration and refugee protection.
The Commission is administered by a Senior Judge who ensures that Citizenship Judges, who are appointed by Order-in-Council, discharge their statutory and administrative duties under the Citizenship Act, and acts as the link between Citizenship Judges, the Minister and the Department with regard to citizenship issues.
www.infosource.gc.ca /inst/imc/fed04_e.asp   (6783 words)

  
 Naturalization Records Held by Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Canadian Genealogy Centre - Library and Archives ...
Citizenship and Immigration Canada holds records of naturalization and citizenship from 1854.
Records created after 1917 are more detailed, indicating the surname, given name, date and place of birth, entry into Canada, and in some cases, the names of spouses and children.
Records listed in these databases are held by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
www.collectionscanada.ca /genealogy/022-505.003-e.html   (490 words)

  
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada 2 / 12
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act establishes a specific federal mandate for the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
This mandate includes all matters relating to the administration of the programs and policies of immigration and citizenship that are not assigned by law to other departments, branches or agencies of government.
CIC brings together a broad range of activities: the selection of immigrants and refugees and the issuance of temporary resident visas abroad; the facilitation and control of immigrants and foreign visitors in Canada; the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees; and the processing of applications for Canadian citizenship and proof of citizenship.
infosource.gc.ca /inst/imc/fed02_e.asp   (384 words)

  
 Canadian immigration application forms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
As Canadian Immigration Lawyers, we offer services related to skilled workers, family sponsorship, business immigration, visitor visa, Quebec immigration, provincial nominee and much more.
Second, Canadian immigration law is changing all the time, and it is hard to keep up to date.
Immigration processing delays can be quite long and the presence of an Attorney pushing to get your visa in the best possible delay can make the difference.
www.immigrationfirm.ca /canada-immigration-forms.html   (667 words)

  
 Public Safety - Government's Role in Public Safety
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) works with enforcement partners to deal with threats of terrorism and criminality-overseas, at ports of entry and borders and within Canada-and with public health specialists to ensure the health and safety of Canadians.
CIC has a growing network of specialized immigration officers around the world who gather information and work cooperatively with regional and international partners to prevent the irregular migration of people seeking to enter Canada.
Based on this examination, applicants might be refused entry into Canada if they have a health condition that is likely to be a danger to public health and safety, or that could be very demanding on health or social services.
www.safecanada.ca /role_e.asp?DeptID=34   (605 words)

  
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada
A Canadian work permit is a temporary resident visa issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to grant permission to foreign workers seeking to engage in employment in.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will evaluate an application from the worker, ensuring that the applicant meets the requirements of the position and other requirements of Immigration legislation.
In Canada, approximately 20% of occupations are regulated to protect the health and safety of Canadians (e.g., nurses, engineers, teachers, electricians).
ns30.webmasters.com /*cibs.info/httpdocs/faq.htm   (6850 words)

  
 WebImmigration.Com, Canadian Immigration Consulting Services - Overview of Canadian Immigration Law
Temporary Residents can be easily removed from Canada on the basis that they have committed a crime, have depleted their funds, or have raised a concern by Citizenship and Immigration Canada that they have acquired an intention to stay in Canada permanently.
Permanent Residents can only be removed from Canada on the basis of committing a serious crime while in Canada, or when it is established that they no longer have an intention of residing in Canada permanently.
Citizenship can be acquired by birthright, that is, by being born by Canadian parents, or by being born on Canadian soil.
www.webimmigration.com /overview.html   (739 words)

  
 Immigration Canada: immigrate to Canada, immigration services for Canada
Canada is country built by immigrants, beginning with the first European settlers in the 1600s.
Immigration is still shaping Canada: Two million immigrants have arrived in the 1990s alone.
Canada green card, work visa, self-employed immigrants, settling in Canada, studying in Canada (education in Canada), the Canadian market, Canadian economy, entrepreneur immigrants, investor immigrants, business immigrants and business visas,the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration.
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 Canada Immigration Visa Services
Immigration and Visas International provides you assistance and representation to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Government agency as well as to various Canadian High Commissions (CHC) / Embassies located around the world.
Independent Immigration Class: This third class includes skilled workers, entrepreneurs, investors and self-employed persons, applying on their own initiative and assessed against the point system.
Self-employed: A person who intends and has the ability to establish or purchase a business in Canada that will create employment opportunity for that person, and will make a significant contribution to the economy, or the cultural or artistic life of Canada.
www.immigrationandvisas.com /canada/index.htm   (970 words)

  
 Canada Immigration FAQ - Find Answers to Your Canada Immigration Questions
Enter your email to subscribe to the Canada Immigration Newsletter.
For ease of use, we have divided our Canada Immigration FAQ in two sections: General, which provides answers to Canada immigration questions relevant to all Canada immigration categories; and Specific, which provides answers to Canada immigration questions relevant to particular Canada immigration categories.
I have heard that Canada Immigration Regulations will be changing.
www.canadavisa.com /canadian-immigration-faq.html   (1605 words)

  
 Canada Immigration Newsletter - CICNews.com
Canada is a constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation.
The Canada Immigration Newsletter is a free service provided by CICNews.com and contains a collection of topical articles, current news and discussions as it relates to Canadian Immigration.
Inquiries regarding Canadavisa.com's Canadian immigration services, fees and their ability to represent you in your application for immigration to Canada may be directed to: Email: info@Canadavisa.com
www.cicnews.com   (492 words)

  
 Canada Immigration - Immigration Canada - Passport Canada - Canadian Citizenship
All Canadian immigration guides are designed to help you submit your application without an immigration attorney, middle-man or any third parties, thus saving on legal fees and unnecessary expenses.
The "Canadian Citizenship Test Study" Guide was developed to help individuals prepare for the most important test in their lives.
Here at Canada Immigration Assistance we are dedicated to provide the most current information on immigration to Canada, including visa and permanent residence application guides.
www.canadaimmigration.ws   (318 words)

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