MINISTER FINLEY’S INDIA VISIT HIGHLIGHTED CANADA’S IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS

12 November 2007

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, returned to Canada after a successful visit to India to review operations and promote Canada’s immigration program abroad.
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SITUATION IN IRAQ —
PRIORITY PROCESSING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

20 November 2007

New and existing applications from family members directly affected by the situation in Iraq will get priority processing from CIC. Find out how to ensure your application is considered.
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NATIONAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SETTLEMENT AND
RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMS

16 November 2007

Do you wish to provide or continue providing services to immigrants and refugees? You may be eligible to apply for funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Find out about CIC’s Call for Proposals.
Deadline December 14, 2007.
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GOING TO CANADA IMMIGRATION PORTAL

9 November 2007

Check out our new online tools!
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NEW CITIZENSHIP PROCESS FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE

23 October 2007

In December 2007 the law on citizenship for foreign-born adopted people will change. New adoptees will become citizens more quickly.

People adopted before February 15, 1977 who are not already citizens should be aware of changes in policy that may affect their ability to apply for citizenship.
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CITIZENSHIP CONTESTS!

19 September 2007

Winners to be announced soon.
Generation DX2 contest still open!

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WARNING

20 September 2007

The Government of Canada has no special programs to fast track applications, give preferential treatment or grant refugee status to Haitians, Mexicans or other nationals.
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RENEW YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD

23 April 2007

If you are a permanent resident and thinking of travelling outside Canada, you need a valid permanent resident card to return to Canada. The permanent resident card is valid for 5 years. Check the expiry date on your card and apply for a new one at least 4 months before you travel.
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QUESTIONS ON CITIZENSHIP?

1 April 2007

CIC has created a dedicated unit at its Call Centre for you to contact if you have questions about citizenship issues. If you are living in Canada, contact the CIC Call Centre at 1‑888‑242‑2100.
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