December 2012

There are a number of offices that handle cases and applications for Citizenship and Immigration Canada all over the country. The Capital of Canada, Ottawa, is home to the Case Processing Pilot office. Similarly to any other CIC office, the one in Ottawa has certain very specific responsibilities. The Ottawa office is only allowed to […]

The modern immigration program in Canada owes a great debt to Pierre Elliott Trudeau. His policies of multiculturalism, bilingualism and civil liberty have enabled Canada to be a center of world immigration and increased the rights of Permanent Residents within the country. Trudeau himself is descendent from immigrants himself and his family can trace their

One of the most enjoyable things about waiting to become a citizen as a Permanent Resident is participating in the traditions of your new-found home, Canada. The holiday season, as the month of December is generally called, is full of holidays and opportunities to experience the beauty of Canada and its culture. Christmas Eve, then

As a potential future Permanent Resident of Canada you should be well informed about the events that are important in Canada. While snow in Canada is often no more unusual than rain in the Amazons, this year there have been some issues with the weather. In Quebec, near Montreal, there has been so much snowfall

Christmas time in Canada is a traditional holiday and a time of year for magical feelings and a sense of wonderment. Additionally, every parent enjoys seeing their child ecstatic on Christmas Day when presents miraculously appear under their Christmas tree. Fortunately for Canadians, they share a similar nationality with Father Christmas. That’s right. Santa Claus

Canada has been expressing interest in letting more and more skilled immigrants enter the country to work and become Permanent Residents. The Federal Skilled Worker Program is the most prominent of these programs and you can start taking advantage of it in May. After a while of being a Permanent Resident in Canada you can

Immigration Direct provides immigrants with news occasionally that may help them in the immigration process. The following report is based upon a recent news release from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and very well may help you in your journey to become a Permanent Resident, or, eventually, a citizen of Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will

Canada is a fantastic place to visit for tourism. There are many different places within the country that are worthwhile to visit, particularly to the famous Niagara Falls. However, visits do tend to fall short and you may be left with the desire for more, a longing to stay and enjoy the landscape further. Immigrating

When you apply to become a Permanent Resident of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will have to make sure that you meet a certain number of requirements. The application process can tend to become somewhat confusing, that’s why it is wise to seek out help, such as with Immigration Direct. There are many organizations that

As of Saturday, December 15, Canada’s Asylum immigration system will change. Minister Jason Kenney has been very concerned in recent years about how Canada’s immigration system runs and preventing immigration fraud. If you would like to file for Permanent Residency in Canada properly and as quick as possible Immigration Direct can help you. The changes