In effort to correct the current seven year back log of the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP),Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) has put out a call for consultations to survey opinions for redesign of the program. The purpose of the consultations is to receive input on (1) how to limit the intake of applications; and […]

CIC Puts Out Call for New Immigrant Programs Resettling in a new country is always a struggle. Not only is there the challenge to learn a new language, but also acclimating to a new culture and new customs. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has put out a call for proposals for programs to help newcomers

International students studying in Canada are able to work on-campus and off-campus jobs. You can even get a post-grad work permit after your study has ended! Work On-Campus If you are a full time student at a Canadian university you don’t even need a work permit to work on-campus! All you need to work on-campus

The Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS) of Vancouver was joined by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney in the unveiling of a monument honoring the Komagata Maru freighter incident of 1914. The monument was unveiled July 24 in Vancouver. The monument is a project of KDS, funded in large part by the Community Recognition Program

Alberta’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) pilot project has expanded to include more occupations, effective July 16. Alberta faces the largest labor shortage in the country and expanding the project will make it easier for employers to fill positions in high-demand occupations. Some government estimates suggest Alberta could be short as many as 100,000 workers. Originally

According to recently declassified briefing notes obtained by the Canadian Press, the CIC will begin sharing biometric data of travelers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They will begin regularly sharing this information by 2014. Earlier this year the CIC implemented new regulations requiring certain visa applicants to provide biometric data on visa applications.

There are two definitions of a certified copy, a traditional certified copy and a true certified copy. A traditional certified copy is a photocopy of a document that is certified by a professional. A true certified copy is a copy of a document issued by the government office who originally issued the document. In relation

Canada welcomes people from various countries as students, temporary workers, and tourists, apart from allowing citizens from other countries to become permanent residents and citizens of Canada. More than 35 million people are found to visit Canada every year. Canada has seen a record number of visitor visas, this year. It has issued over 500,000

The freedom and the rights of the Canadians is celebrated on the Canada Day. The history of Canada, people, events and values which give an identity to the Canadians are well thought of on this day. Special citizenship ceremonies were organized to celebrate the Canada Day. The special ceremonies show the collective heritage of Canada

A new legislation to speed up the removal of foreign criminals from Canada was introduced by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney. This legislation will enhance Canada’s safety and security. According to Kenney, the foreign criminals, through their endless appeals, delay their removal from Canada and during that time, they continuously terrify