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Skilled newcomers can't find work — as jobs go unfilled Organizations

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May 25, 2006. 01:00 AM
DANIEL GIRARD
EDUCATION REPORTER


When he left his engineering job in the Middle East to immigrate to Canada, Iskandar Abi-Karam believed he was coming for "a good life," a land of opportunity for those with skills.

A year and a half later, Abi-Karam, 49, is planning to leave — he hasn't been able to get a job, or even be accepted as an engineer, despite 20 years of experience throughout the Middle East and Europe.

"If so many countries in the world felt I was worth something and put me to work, then I can't understand why Canada feels I am useless," said Abi-Karam, a married father of two who was born and raised in Lebanon and speaks six languages. "If it was that I didn't know how to do the job, fine.

"But I am being ignored before I can even get started. If I cannot find work, I cannot stay."
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Cantv.net > Viajes y Turismo

La consultora canadiense Vamos a Canadá y el portal venezolano aemigrar.com alcanzan un acuerdo para poner a disposición de los navegantes de Internet toda la información sobre como emigrar a Canadá y esto de forma gratuita, ofreciendo consejos y los puntos mas resaltantes de este proceso.
11/05/2006. Recientemente la consultora Vamos a Canadá ( www.vamosacanada.com ) y el sitio web www.aemigrar.com han firmado un acuerdo para poner a disposición de los internautas latinoamericanos información actualizada, gratuita y extensa sobre como emigrar a Canadá, el material estará disponible en los próximos días, los contenidos abarcaran desde el campo legal hasta los aspectos de la vida común de un inmigrante que desee estudiar, trabajar o ser simplemente un ciudadano más de ese país.

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CIC Canada | News Release 2006-03 - Citizenship for Adopted Children

Ottawa, May 15, 2006 — On this International Day of Families, the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, introduced a new bill in the House of Commons to amend the Citizenship Act. The proposed legislation will allow children adopted abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain Canadian citizenship without first having to become permanent residents. As a result, the difference in treatment between children adopted abroad and children born abroad of a Canadian parent will be minimized.

“We are supporting Canadian families who adopt foreign-born children by helping them get citizenship without having to go through the immigration process,” Minister Solberg said. “It is fitting that the introduction of this important bill occurs on the International Day of Families.”

In order for the adopted child to be granted citizenship, the adoption must conform to the laws of the province or the territory of residence of the adoptive parents. Adopted children will be able to acquire Canadian citizenship as soon as the adoption process is completed, providing that an application for citizenship is submitted in their name.

“This is a major step forward for foreign-born adopted children and their adoptive families,” said Sandra Scarth, President of the Adoption Council of Canada.

“The Government of Canada is committed to working to welcome these young new Canadians and enhance fairness,” said Minister Solberg.
CIC Canada | News Release 2006-03 - Citizenship for Adopted Children

CIC Canada | Gobierno Canadiense reduce el costo del Right of Permanent Residence Fee casi en un 50%

CIC Canada | Reduction of Right of Permanent Residence Fee: "The 2006 Federal Budget includes a 50 percent reduction in the $975 Right of Permanent Residence Fee. The new Right of Permanent Residence Fee is $490 for immigrants who become permanent residents under all social, humanitarian and economic classes. The change is effective as of 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 3, 2006.
If you paid the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, but did not become a permanent resident until after 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 3, 2006, you are entitled to a refund."