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The only reason why "citizens of convenience" is an issue is because its so easy and takes so little time to become a Canadian citizen. If the Citizenship time period was more like the 10 years Switzerland requires it wouldn't be an issue.

From our experience it was easy to change the name prior to obtaining citizenship. We just filled the citizenship form in stating that there had been a name change. What is needed was a federal or provincial ID in the requested new name. Foreign passports etc just didn't seem to count even...

A lot of Liberal supporters are trying to rig the voting method in their favour. Must make many a dictator happy to think that the Liberal party supports their methods of staying in power.

My Wife's passport had expired over 12 months before her application, as had her PR card, and she had no problems at all. My passport was still valid as I had to travel.

Usually the fundamental reason people fail the written test multiple times is because their English/French isn't good enough. If their language skills are poor make sure they are brought up to a high level. Those that have the biggest language problems don't speak English/French at home and...

Justin Trudeau will not want to be a one time Prime Minister so imo he will be very careful about repealing laws that are popular with many Canadians. Additionally how the economy performs/unemployment rate will have a huge effect on public attitude to immigration and how the liberals approach...

As Mr Yoso says you could just apply for citizenship certificate for your children and then you will be given a definite answer, however my understanding is your children are not Canadians. One option you have is as a Canadian you could move to Canada with your family and then you will be able...

For my children the PR card number didn't work we had to use the client number from their landing document.

There is always a risk of getting an RQ but as you have already got an oath invitation only if CIC discover something unexpected at the interview or you fail to bring all the required documentation.

You don't need to renew your passport. My wife's passport had expired so she no valid travel document for part of the residency period and it didn't cause any problems. The only time you have a problem is if CIC think you are hiding a passport.

You will be able to vote after the Ceremony by registering in person at your local polling place (make sure its the correct one for your address) on the day on the election. Ideally have at least 2 forms of ID showing your current address but a current drivers license with the correct current...

MithuShum. As has been mentioned above; not having a valid passport is not a problem, my wife recently became a Canadian without any issues and she didn't have a valid passport or a valid PR card. Don't worry about the format of your explanation letter. Provided you make it clear you have...

mims2000 I suggest you talk to CIC. However if you have a closed wp with your old employer I would not expect you to be able to apply for a wp extension just based on a lmia application for a different employer. Its far more likely that you would have to apply for a new wp after you new...

What reason are they giving for deporting him/her?

yes once you have a work permit

In theory you shouldn't need to be worried about an audit if neither you nor your company have tried to fiddle the system. However it appears anecdotally that CIC are getting a lot stricter on whether or not Canadians are available to do jobs done by TFW's and whether or not companies have...

Ambervy Is your employer willing to apply again? Perhaps if they readvertise offering above average salary, flexible schedule etc and he still can't get anyone then an LMIA might be successful next time. However unfortunately from what I know from the Calgary job market I can understand where...

Ambervy Previously did your employer genuinely try and hire a Canadian to do your job? It can be quite obvious sometimes that someone hasn't really tried to hire a Canadian and is just going through the motions leading to an LMIA refusal. It always much easier to get an LMIA if the employer...

Ambervy Today new figures showed that Calgary's unemployment rate jumped to 6.6% from 5.9% last month so it is not surprising LMIA's are suddenly getting harder if not impossible to get. Sorry...

Does anyone know when this will start to affect low wage TFW's? Thanks http://calgaryherald.com/news/crime/unemployment-rate-rises-to-six-per-cent-in-alberta