CanadaVisa in the Press


One of Canada's most respected Canadian immigration law firms, Cohen Immigration Law consistently provides real-time legal perspective on current news and legislation.

    Attorney David Cohen can provide insightful commentary on the issues that matter to your audience.

    For all media inquiries and interview requests, contact us:

    Attorney David Cohen in the News

    How Canada became the ‘crown jewel’ of smuggling destinations

    Macleans - August 8, 2017

    Yearning for Canada on Canada Day? Here's how to move

    USA Today - June 30, 2017

    Trump's first 100 days: More Americans moved to Canada, but it's no stampede

    USA Today - May 2, 2017

    The changing face of Canada's immigration system

    CBC Radio - April 10, 2017

    U.S. visa processing delays heighten allure of Canada’s tech sector

    The Globe and Mail - March 6, 2017

    Border-crossing rights: Agents can question, search and seize, immigration lawyers say

    Montreal Gazette - February 9, 2017

    Americans dream of Canada after Trump

    Al Jazeera - December 20, 2016

    Immigration lawyers getting increase in calls from Americans

    CTV News Montreal - November 10, 2016

    Canadians welcome Americans after emotional election

    NBC 5 - November 10, 2016

    Asylum-seeking Americans crashed Montreal law firm's website after Trump victory

    CBC News Montreal - November 9, 2016

    Are Americans actually moving to Canada? Maybe, but probably not

    USA Today - November 9, 2016

    Skilled immigrants wasting their talents in Canada

    September 14, 2016

    Prospective Quebec immigrants 'very frustrated' by online portal crash

    February 16, 2016

    Do Gay Couples Give Up Their U.S. Citizenship?

    New York Times - April 27, 2009

    Wading Into the Talent Pool

    The Globe and Mail - January 26, 2009

    Yankees go home

    Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial, March 23, 2009

    New Website Like Facebook for Prospective Immigrants

    The Toronto Star - January 17, 2009

    Fewer Visas for Our Seniors - Another Likely Casualty of Economy

    The South Asian Focus - December 10, 2008

    David Cohen Invited to Speak Before Senate About Amendments to Canadian Immigration (video)

    CanadaVisa.com - June 8, 2008

    Citizenship Numbers Peak in Tory Regions

    The Ottawa Citizen - June 6, 2008

    Immigration Bill Under Dual Microscopes

    Embassy Magazine - May 21, 2008

    David Cohen Defends Current Immigration Act on Parliament Hill (video)

    CanadaVisa.com – May 14, 2008

    Tories Trying to Reform Immigration by Stealth, Liberals Say

    The Globe and Mail - April 3, 2008

    Official Rejects Immigration-Law Concerns

    The Globe and Mail - March 29, 2008

    Americans Say Cdn Border is Tightening for Those With Minor Criminal Past

    CNews – February 17, 2008

    Microsoft Plans to Open Software Center in B.C.

    Seattle Post Intelligencer – July 5, 2007

    Cohen Immigration Law/CanadaVisa Press Releases

    guard.me Partners with CanadaVisa to Provide Free Online Immigration Tool for International Students

    February 14, 2017

    guard.me International Insurance now offers international students a free online immigration tool in partnership with CanadaVisa. The CanadaVisa Study Hub provides international students with a wide range of customizable tools and resources, including information about visas, study permits and the Canadian immigration process.

    Canadavisa.com reveals fresh new look with new assessment form that determines eligibility across all of the 60-plus Canadian immigration categories

    October 29, 2009

    Federal Skilled Worker is no longer the only way to go. Both federal and provincial immigration programs have expanded significantly in recent times, offering candidates more than sixty different alternatives for immigration to Canada. This new reality in Canadian immigration is matched by the revamp of Canada's leading immigration website, Canadavisa.com. By submitting a Canadian immigration eligibility questionnaire on Canadavisa.com, an applicant’s candidacy will be assessed across all the Canada immigration options that currently exist.

    Expansion of Ontario PNP is great news for Canadian immigration applicants

    February 25, 2009

    As one of the most popular immigration provinces, it's about time that Ontario spruce up its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), says Attorney David Cohen of the Cohen Immigration Law. The Ontario Government has recently upgraded its Pilot PNP to the full-fledged Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, giving it greater versatility as well as the ability to welcome more immigrants to Ontario.

    Emerging Social Networking Site Facilitates Canadian Immigration and Settlement

    January 13, 2009

    Although LoonLounge is only now being officially launched, the Canadian immigration online community has already made an impact. Nearly 15,000 members from 191 countries have registered, indicative of a social movement over the net.

    Changes to Canada Immigration Rules Announced

    November 28, 2008

    On November 29th, 2008, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney announced changes to the way Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed.

    Canadian Experience Class now open for Canadian immigration applicants

    September 20, 2008

    As of September 17, 2008, Citizenship and Immigration Canada is accepting applications for the newest category of Canadian immigration, the Canadian Experience Class. This fast-track option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates is a good news story in the Canadian immigration arena, says Canadian immigration lawyer David Cohen. These temporary residents can now more easily transition to Permanent Residents and, eventually Canadian citizens.

    New immigration category for temporary residents currently working in Canada

    August 15, 2008

    They have Canadian work experience, they’ve settled into Canadian society, they are contributing to our economy; international graduates and temporary foreign workers are ideal candidates for immigration to Canada, says Canadian immigration Attorney David Cohen. Now, with their own category of immigration (the Canadian Experience Class) their Canadian education and/or work experience will give them an edge in their bid to become Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens.

    Three year Canada work permits now available to international students

    April 23, 2008

    Making it easier for international students in Canada to obtain work permits upon graduation is a welcomed development, says Canadian immigration attorney David Cohen. Not only will it help Canada’s international student retention rate and ease current skills shortages, but it will also create a pool of qualified Canadian Permanent Residency applicants – applicants with Canadian education and work experience who have already integrated into Canadian society.

    American Refugee Policies Violate Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement - Comment by Canadian Immigration Attorney

    December 18, 2007

    A Canadian Federal Court judge has ruled that Canada must reassess its reciprocal refugee-protection agreement with the United States, stating that the US is not in compliance with international refugee conventions. Attorney David Cohen comments on the implications for Canada immigration.

    Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program to Strengthen the Economy through Immigration

    May 24, 2007

    Ontario has now joined every other provincial government in offering a provincial immigration program, designed to fast-track the issuance of Canadian Permanent Resident Visas for foreign workers with skills in demand. Read more.

    Alberta Nominating Semi-Skilled Workers for Canadian Immigration

    May 22, 2007

    Under the expanded Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the province will now be making Canadian Permanent Residency nominations for individuals in manufacturing, transportation, food and beverage, and hospitality occupations. Alberta employers have been suffering from chronic labour shortages in these industries; the new PNP is designed to alleviate them.

    New Immigration Agreement Between Canada and Alberta

    May 14, 2007

    The Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration provides Alberta with greater control over immigration to the province, facilitating the selection and retention of newcomers to fill gaps in the labour market.

    Canada Immigration Key to Sustaining the Canadian Population

    March 15, 2007

    With a dwindling national birthrate and baby boomers nearing the end of their lifespans towards 2030, Canada will soon be completely dependent on immigration to maintain population and economic growth. According to a Statistics Canada national census, immigration is currently responsible for two thirds of Canada's 5.4% growth.

    Leading Canada Immigration Law Firm Announces Revamp of CanadaVisa.com

    February 14, 2007

    New Canadavisa.com caters to speeding up the Canadian immigration application process. Read more.

    Federal Government Reorganization from a Canadian Immigration Standpoint

    January 08, 2007

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper's recent cabinet shuffle seeks to encourage the interaction between immigration and human resources.

    Immigration Minister Announces Tripling of the Number of Parents and Grandparents Immigrating to Canada every year

    The measures to speed up the processing of sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents coming to Canada as family class applicants include tripling the number of parents and grandparents who can immigrate to Canada from 6,000 to 18,000 a year in 2005 and in 2006. Also, the issuance of multiple-entry visitor visas will be facilitated so that parents and grandparents can visit their families in Canada while their applications are in process. The Government of Canada will invest $36 million a year for two years to cover the costs of processing and integrating parents and grandparents.

    For more related information, read our Family Sponsorship section.

    More Reasons for International Students to Choose Canada

    Citizenship and Immigration Canada is expanding two pilot initiatives for international students to enhance the competitiveness of Canada's education industry. The first will allow international students across Canada to work off-campus while completing their studies and the second will allow them to work for a second year after graduation. This second initiative will apply outside of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to help spread the benefits of immigration to more regions in Canada. The Government of Canada is investing $10 million a year for five years to support this strategy.

    For more related information, read our Study Permit section.

    New Measures to Improve Citizenship Application Process

    Measures include an investment of $69 million over two years to restore, by 2007-2008, processing times to an average of 12 months for a grant of citizenship and four months for a proof of citizenship. Citizenship and Immigration Canada is also exempting citizenship applicants from undergoing language ability and knowledge-of-Canada tests at 55 rather than 60 years of age, while in no way reducing the rigorous security screening requirements that all applicants for Canadian citizenship must go through before becoming citizens of Canada.

    Canadavisa Web Videos

    About Cohen Immigration Law

    Express Entry

    David Cohen speaks before Senate

    David Cohen speaks before Citizenship and Immigration Canada Committee