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Immigration: First Steps
Decide if Canada is right for you Print E-mail

By Archie D'Cruz   »   Is Canada right for you? The question is simple enough. Finding the right answer, however, is anything but. Sure, you're interested in making the move to Canada (you'd hardly be reading this otherwise!), but how do you decide whether it is the right step?

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Visit before you decide Print E-mail
By Johnny Mangiante   »   If you can afford it, it's a good idea to visit Canada before you decide to go ahead with your immigration application. At the very least, you are guaranteed a very nice holiday!
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Applying for immigration Print E-mail

So you’ve decided you’re ready for Canada. But is Canada ready for you? Not everyone who wants to migrate makes the grade, and it is important that you assess your own chances before sinking a few thousand dollars into an application.

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Surviving the immigration interview Print E-mail
For would-be immigrants to Canada, possibly the most nerve-racking part of the application process is the selection interview. In a majority of cases that get to this stage, it can be the deal-breaker: your application either gets approved, or it doesn't.
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Immigration interviews, by the book Print E-mail
By Archie D'Cruz   »   Does the thought of being called for an interview with regard to your immigration application to Canada make you nervous? You're not alone. But read on, and we'll help you understand what officials are looking for when they call for an interview, and the signs they look for when deciding whether or not to let your application proceed.
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Selection interview questions Print E-mail
You've submitted your application to immigrate to Canada and, lo and behold, you've got a call to appear for a selection interview. Your choice is now to: a) panic, or b) prepare. If you've chosen 'b', then to help you along, we've put together a list of possible questions you could face at the immigration interview.
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Long and short of immigration terms Print E-mail
CAIPS? CIC? IELTS? If you've just embarked on your quest to emigrate to Canada, you will probably come up against these terms that everyone uses, but which make little sense to you. Well, be confused no more, for we have compiled a glossary of frequently used terms for would-be immigrants and newcomers to Canada.
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CAIPS abbreviations decoded Print E-mail
For prospective immigrants to Canada, one of the most frustrating aspects about the process is understanding where their application currently stands. Well, one document that can help is your CAIPS file.
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Obtain your CAIPS notes for free Print E-mail
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By Ethan Caleb   »   As a prospective immigrant to Canada, you probably know that you can follow the progress of your application through your CAIPS notes, which several companies can obtain for you for a fee. It's however less well known that you can save the fee, usually ranging from US$30-100, by ordering the notes yourself.
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Family class emigration: An overview Print E-mail
By Sat-Sung Kalman   »   While the skilled worker program remains a popular method for people to emigrate to Canada, having a close relative in the country offers an alternative method of gaining entry.
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What makes Canada special Print E-mail

By Charles Burgess   »   Nearly 10 years ago I immigrated to Canada. I gave up a successful legal practice and my other business interests to start a new life in Canada. People ask me all the time why my family and I chose Canada. What makes Canada unique and special?

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Change in status needn't affect application Print E-mail
By Sat-Sung Kalman   »   It's a question that often gets asked: What happens when there is a change in your status or that of a dependent AFTER your immigration application is filed?
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Immigration: How nations compare Print E-mail
By Dean Marshall   »   If you've been thinking about immigrating to another country, but aren't sure where you'd stand the best chance of getting through, read on.
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