Canadian Immigration Applications Must Be Accurate When Submitted
A potential client wishing to immigrate to Canada wrote to me recently indicating that he would be completing his university degree within six months. As he had to submit the simplified application form, he wondered if he could submit the application right away and just indicate on the form that the degree had been completed, […]
New Canadian Immigration Legislation May Allow Fast-tracking of Applications
On March 14, 2008, legislative amendments were introduced by the Government of Canada which will change the way in which applications for Canadian immigration or permanent residence in the skilled worker category will be processed. The amendments have yet to be approved; however, the changes will give the Canadian government the ability to fast track […]
Canadian Immigration Application Refusals – What to Do Next
I received a phone call today from a fellow whose Canadian immigration application was refused a few days ago. He was distraught as according to him, there were details listed in the decision letter that were completely erroneous. He wondered whether it would be advisable to commence an appeal. I advised him that before starting […]
Changes to Visitor Visa Requirements
As of March 1, 2008, it is not necessary for citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary to obtain visitor visas before travelling to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has removed the visitor visa requirement from these EU countries, with a view to some day removing visitor visa requirements from the last two EU countries […]
Consistency Increases Interview Waivers and Approval in the Canadian Immigration Process
With the use of the simplified application forms, eventually Canadian Immigration visa officers request a complete set of application forms and supporting documents. It is most important that the information on the complete set of application forms is consistent with the information initially supplied on the simplified application forms. If any information requires a revision, […]
Change in Marital Status During the Canadian Immigration Application Process
It is very important to remember that if a person who has applied alone for Canadian permanent resident status gets married or has lived with a partner for twelve consecutive months before becoming a permanent resident of Canada, then the potential Canadian immigrant MUST advise the visa post of the change in marital status prior […]