June 2012 - Immigrationdirect Canada

Canadian Immigration System – Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act

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 […]

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Marriage of Convenience – Marriage Fraud

Canada Immigration / Immigration Direct

Many people who plan to immigrate to Canada have a wrong notion that getting married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident is the best way to do so. The Canadian government warns the people from becoming a victim of marriage fraud. It is also a crime to marry a Canadian citizen or lawful permanent

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Fingerprinting Services

Canadian Citizenship / Immigration Direct

Information for Citizenship Applicants on Fingerprinting Services Permanent residents of Canada who have resided in Canada for at least three of the last four years and who meet other eligibility requirements can apply for Canadian citizenship. Applying for Canadian citizenship includes submitting a citizenship application along with the government fees and supporting documents. After processing

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Applying for Visas from USA or Canada

Canada Visa / Immigration Direct

A notice was issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently regarding certain changes in filing locations for persons applying from the United States or Canada for certain visas. According to CIC, the services offered from their offices in Buffalo, New York have been transferred across the North American network. The CIC says that this

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