The following is a news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provided to you by Toronto Lawyer Jeff Li. Toronto, March 2, 2012 — The Government of Canada has put in place a bar on sponsorship in an ongoing effort to…
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Blog on Canada and United States immigration matters provided by Toronto Lawyer Jeff Jiehui Li
Minister Kenney outlines vision of a fast and flexible immigration system
Toronto, March 1, 2012 – In a keynote address to the National Metropolis Conference today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney outlined his vision for a faster, more responsive immigration system that better meets Canada’s economic needs. “Immigration is playing…
Potential spousal sponsorship program change? Married immigrants have to stay together for two years or face expulsion
http://www.canada.com/life/Married+immigrants+have+stay+together+years+face+expulsion/6160581/story.html
Harper Government Introduces the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act
Ottawa, February 16, 2012 — Legislation to protect the integrity of Canada’s immigration system was introduced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. The proposed measures include further reforms to the asylum system to make it faster and fairer,…
Immigrant marriage fraudster finally deported
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Immigrant%2Bmarriage%2Bfraudster%2Bfinally%2Bdeported/6147773/story.html
Important Changes to the New Citizenship Certificate
Note: The following is a news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada provided here by Jeff Li Immigration Lawyer The document which Citizenship and Immigration Canada issues to prove Canadian citizenship will be changing soon. As of February 1st, 2012, CIC will…
Foreign workers face being sent home over work permit snar
Service Canada delays are leading to work-permit renewal rejections, putting thousands of foreign workers at risk: http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/immigration/article/1123302–foreign-workers-face-being-sent-home-over-work-permit-snarl Source: thestar.com
Super visa may not be affordable
http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/super-visa-only-for-those-who-can-afford-it/
10 most important immigration policy changes in 2011
There are many changes, expected or unexpected, with respect to Canadian immigration in 2011. While some of the changes like super visa will facilitate some people’s entry to Canada, most are to fight immigration fraud and to limit immigration to…
Canadian citizenship not for sale: Minister Kenney provides update of investigations into citizenship fraud
Note: The following is a news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada provided here by Jeff Li Immigration Lawyer Montreal, December 9, 2011 — The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries for fraudulently…