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Applications that are processed under the family class have a two stage process when assessing the merits of each unique case. These two stages even take place in different places around the globe depending on a number of different factors. 1. First the application is reviewed in Canada [...]

Typically, people applying for permanent resident status and in some case temporary status (depending on the situation) will require a medical examination. These examinations will need to be completed by a panel physician. These physicians are designated by citizenship and immigration Canada to perform these medical tests. Only [...]

Each officer making a decision reviewing your file has a number of ongoing applications pending review which is why Processing and Non-Routine Cases times can be so extensive. What many people do not know is that there is priority given to applications that involve children. Applications for permanent [...]

Do You Want to Sponsor Your Family Members? There are many ways to immigrate to Canada and it depends on you what application you wish to apply for immigration. The Federal Skilled Worker program is one of the most popular immigration programs of Canada. Every year thousands of [...]

Same-sex couples access to a civil marriage was extended throughout Canada on July 20, 2005, under the Civil Marriage Act. As CIC has not yet measured the impact on this decision into a formalized set of guidelines, they have come up with an interim policy until on such [...]

Non Accompanying Family Members and How they Affect You:  Officers are able to use their discretionary ability when determining the outcome of your case but they must also be satisfied that applicants and their family members, whether accompanying or not, are not inadmissible and otherwise meet all requirements [...]