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New PhD Eligibility Stream under the Federal Skilled Worker Class Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
New PhD Eligibility Stream under the Federal Skilled Worker Class

As of November 5th, 2011, international students pursuing PhD studies at qualified Canadian educational institutions may apply under the Federal Skilled Worker PhD Eligibility Stream. How to be qualified: 1. Your application MUST be received after November 5th, 2011 by the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia. 2. You must be either: ... [Read this article]

No More Sponsorship For Parents and Grandparents Until Further Notice Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
No More Sponsorship For Parents and Grandparents Until Further Notice

As of November 5th, 2011 (last Saturday), Citizenship and Immigration Canada will not accept any sponsorship applications to sponsor parents or grandparents until further notice or for 24 months (until November 4th, 2013) because the waiting period for parents’ and grandparents’ sponsorships is currently longer than 4 years. All applications received... [Read this article]

How A Student Can Make The Transition To Permanent Resident Of Canada Michael Greene LL.B.
How A Student Can Make The Transition To Permanent Resident Of Canada

The government has also adapted its immigration programs to make it easier for people to transition from being foreign students in Canada to becoming permanent residents. They’ve made changes over the last few years and some over the last few months to make it much easier, so that Canada is more likely to retain those people who want to stay. People... [Read this article]

How To Avoid Mistakes When Applying For Investor Status Darryl Larson LL.B.
How To Avoid Mistakes When Applying For Investor Status

Mistakes to avoid when applying for investor status: 1. Make sure to have a qualified lawyer to guide you through the process. It is a complex process, in the sense of the huge number of documents that are required. 2. Make sure that your business records are complete and up to date and follow a Canadian business model with the emphasis on financial... [Read this article]