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Over 15000 Parent and Grandparent Super Visas Issued by Canada

Canada issued a record number of Super Visas for parents and grandparents with an approval rate of 86 per cent since it was launched in December 2011. The Canada’s immigration minister, Jason Kenney, announced that over 15000 super visas were issued allowing the parents and grandparents spending more time with their family members in Canada.  [...]

March 13, 2013No CommentRead More

Canada Hits Record Breaking Visa Issuance in 2012

February 22, 2013 No Comment

According to an announcement made by Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, Canada, asserts that 2012 was a record breaking year for Canada, as the country issued more than 1 million approved visitor visas. “The Government is committed to attracting an increasing [...]

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New Canada Visa Program Announced to Attract Foreign Investment

January 31, 2013 No Comment

Canada Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has announced Canada’s new visa category that is geared towards pulling in foreign investment. According to Kenney, the new visa program will commence in April and it would be the ‘first of its kind’ in the world. Kenney, who has been trying hard to make the country’s immigration system more [...]

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US Senators Agree on Making Changes to the Immigration Process

January 28, 2013 No Comment

A bipartisan fraction of US’ leading senators have agreed on amending the country’s immigration laws. The changes will be announced on January 28, Monday, which would include improving border security, employer verification and guest workers. In addition, the new policy will also shed light on the verification of the already existing 11 million immigrants in [...]

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Canadian Immigration Program for Skilled Tradespersons has Started Accepting Applications

January 6, 2013 No Comment

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has started accepting the application for Canadian immigration from the skilled tradespersons from around the world under the brand new permanent residence program “Skilled Trades Program”. In the first year of the program, up to 3000 foreign skilled tradespersons will be allowed entry into Canada. The occupations list that includes [...]

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Report Reveals Widespread Exploitation of Immigrants in Italy

December 18, 2012 No Comment

Immigrant workers in Italy are easy prey to the exploitation by the employers as revealed in a report by Amnesty International. The report  titled “Migrant workers in Italy’s agricultural sector” shows that immigrant workers are being paid wages well below the domestic minimum standards will long working hours, delayed salary payments or even no payments [...]

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New Canadian Experience Class Criteria for Permanent Residency

December 12, 2012 No Comment

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be starting to receive the application for permanent residency under the Canadian Experienced Class (CEC) from skilled temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates from the second day of the new year. The minimum requirement of work experience in Canada has been reduced from 24 months to 12 months making [...]

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Foreign Nationals Detained in UK for Violating Immigration Laws

December 4, 2012 No Comment

United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) has detained five foreign nationals working illegally in the country and the business could face up to £50,000 for violating UK immigration laws by employing foreigners without authorization to work. The detainee will be removed from the UK. The UKBA official has said in a statement that businesses breaking the [...]

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Malaysia to Open Embassy in Palestine

November 29, 2012 No Comment

Malaysia may become the first country in the world to open embassy in Palestine when it will get status in future. Malaysian Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had expressed his desire to open prospective embassy in Palestine at Umno General Assembly 2012. Hamas’ head of international relations Usamah Hamdan has welcomed the move [...]

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Jamaicans Do Not Require Mexican Visit Visa Now

November 29, 2012 No Comment

Mexico has removed the visa restrictions for the citizens of Jamaica allowing them to stay for up  to 180 days. The Jamaicans wishing to visit Mexico for tourism, sports, business and medical treatment. The visa has been waived, however, the documents related to the purpose of visit may be required at the port of  entry [...]

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