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Immigration Options for Canada
Compiled by "David Aujla, Immigration Lawyer "
Canadian Immigration Assessment process - Overview
This page describes the various requirements you have to meet in order to qualify for immigration to Canada.
Classes of immigrants
There are several categories under which individuals may apply for permanent residence to Canada:
Countries and Nations
China: Super Saturday Visa Program
Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC
June 18, 2010
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, along with four U.S. consulates general across China, is opening on Saturdays over the next few weeks to accommodate thousands of Chinese travelers seeking visas to visit the United States.
U.S.-Australia Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement
U.S. Ambassador to Australia John Berry and Australia’s Minister for Immigration Scott Morrison signed a U.S.-Australia Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement on August 27, 2014.
No more Immigrant Visas for China and India EB2 this year
State Department has indicated that as of 11 April 2012 there are no more immigrant visas (green cards) available for China and India-born EB2 applicants. The numbers will be reset on 1 October 2012, the start of the new fiscal year. In the meantime, USCIS will continue to accept I-485 filings until the end of June based upon the Visa Bulletin that will be published in May. No action will be taken on these applications until October, but its is expected that EAD/AP's will be issued.
Pre-Screening Pilot Program for E-1/E-2 Applicants Underway at Canadian Consular Posts
The U.S. State Department is launching a pilot program to pre-screen E-1/E-2 visa applicants at consular posts in Canada. Kentucky Consular Center officials will contact the E-1/E-2 applicant's U.S. employer to verify information about the application, including the legitimacy of the company and the investment. This prescreening aims to assist consular officers to focus on the individual applicant's qualifications. The State Department hopes to implement the pilot around the world at consular posts that process E visa applications.