What professionals may work in U.S. under NAFTA Chapter 16?

Normally in order for a foreign national to work in a country, the employer must demonstrate that no local employee is available to take the job. This is usually the most difficult part for people to work outside their home…

Nannies waiting longer for open work permits; North Bay keen on immigrants from China and South Asia

Two interesting articles provided to you by Jeff Li immigration lawyer: North Bay keen on recent immigrants from China and South Asia http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/north-bay-wooing-recent-immigrants-from-china-and-south-asia Nannies waiting longer for open-work permits in Canada http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/nannies-waiting-longer-for-open-work-permits-in-canada

联邦政府将在难民法案的争议内容上让步

OTTAWA — The federal government is conceding on a number of opposition and stakeholder criticisms of proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on bogus refugee claimants — but those opposed to the bill argue it hasn’t backed down enough. http://www.canada.com/news/Feds+back+down+contentious+elements+refugee+bill/6592042/story.html

水牛城和底特律签证处不提供当日服务

Effective May 7, 2012, the Canadian visa offices in Buffalo and Detroit  no longer offer same-day non-immigrant services. Applicants for Temporary Resident Visas, Study Permits, Work Permits, Temporary Resident Permits, and Permanent Resident Travel Documents must submit applications by mail…

Toronto Star: Immigration applicants upset at Ottawa’s plan to wipe out backlog

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1166154–immigration-applicants-upset-at-ottawa-s-plan-to-wipe-out-backlog?bn=1

CIC announces new immigration policy initiatives

Eligibility criteria changed for Canadian Experience Class Winnipeg, April 16, 2012 — To meet Canada’s labour market needs more quickly, highly-skilled temporary foreign workers could soon transition to permanent residence faster than before, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced…