| Test Your Knowledge of Canada by Playing YES! You Can Become a Canadian! on LoonLounge.com LoonLounge.com introduces a new way to study for the Canadian Citizenship test, fun trivia for Canadian citizens! - 2009-04-02
Expansion of Ontario PNP is Great News for Canadian Immigration Applicants, Says Canadian Immigration Attorney David Cohen As one of the most popular immigration provinces, it's about time that Ontario spruce up its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), says Attorney David Cohen of the Campbell Cohen Canadian Immigration Law Firm. The Ontario Government has recently upgraded its Pilot PNP to the full-fledged Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, giving it greater versatility as well as the ability to welcome more immigrants to Ontario. - 2009-02-25
 | Emerging Social Networking Site Facilitates Canadian Immigration and Settlement
LoonLounge's rapid member increase unveils burgeoning social movement - Although LoonLounge is only now being officially launched, the Canadian immigration online community has already made an impact. Nearly 15,000 members from 191 countries have registered, indicative of a social movement over the net. And it is not just immigrants benefiting from this social networking tool, established Canadians and recently-landed immigrants also find the site beneficial. - 2009-01-13 |
Changes to Canada Immigration Rules Announced On November 28th, 2008, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney announced changes to the way Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed. The changes are in immediate effect and retroactively apply to all Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted after February 27th, 2008. - 2008-11-29
Canadian Experience Class Now Open for Canadian Immigration Applicants As of September 17, 2008, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is accepting applications for the newest category of Canadian immigration, the Canadian Experience Class. This fast-track option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates is a good news story in the Canadian immigration arena, says Canadian immigration lawyer David Cohen. These temporary residents can now more easily transition to Permanent Residents and, eventually Canadian citizens. - 2008-09-20
New Immigration Category for Temporary Residents Currently Working in Canada They have Canadian work experience, they've settled into Canadian society, they are contributing to our economy; international graduates and temporary foreign workers are ideal candidates for immigration to Canada, says Canadian immigration Attorney David Cohen. Now, with their own category of immigration (the Canadian Experience Class) their Canadian education and/or work experience will give them an edge in their bid to become Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens. - 2008-08-13
Three year Canada Work Permits now Available to International Students "Making it easier for international students in Canada to obtain work permits upon graduation is a welcomed development," says Canadian immigration attorney David Cohen. Not only will it help Canada's international student retention rate and ease current skills shortages, but it will also create a pool of qualified Canadian Permanent Residency applicants - applicants with Canadian education and work experience who have already integrated into Canadian society. - 2008-04-24
American Refugee Policies Violate Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement - Comment by Canadian Immigration Attorney A Canadian Federal Court judge has ruled that Canada must reassess its reciprocal refugee-protection agreement with the United States, stating that the US is not in compliance with international refugee conventions. Attorney David Cohen comments on the implications for Canada immigration. - 2007-12-01
Canada and Nova Scotia Enhancing Cooperation on Immigration - Comment from Canadian Immigration Attorney The Agreement for Canada-Nova Scotia Co-operation on Immigration provides Nova Scotia with more control over immigration to the province, facilitating the selection and retention of newcomers to meet labour market needs. Canadian immigration lawyer David Cohen comments on the implications from a legal perspective. - 2007-09-20
Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program to Strengthen the Economy through Immigration Ontario has now joined every other provincial government in offering a provincial immigration program, designed to fast-track the issuance of Canadian Permanent Resident Visas for foreign workers with skills in demand. - 2007-05-25
Alberta Nominating Semi-Skilled Workers for Canadian Immigration The new Alberta Provincial Nominee Program encompasses a wider range of eligible occupations, aimed at fast-tracking Canadian immigration for individuals with skills in demand in Alberta. - 2007-05-23
New Immigration Agreement Between Canada and Alberta The Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration provides Alberta with greater control over immigration to the province, facilitating the selection and retention of newcomers to fill gaps in the labour market. - 2007-05-14
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