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Montreal Immigration Lawyers Discuss Quebec Experience Class Visa
February 28, 2010 - Dery & Associates (Canadim) has seen a recent surge in interest in immigration to Quebec, with the launch of the new program called the “Quebec Experience Program” visa (QEP) or "Programme de l'expérience québécoise" (PEQ). The process promises to be faster and simpler for qualified applicants. Read More

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Consult Business Owners for Investor Visa
January 31, 2010 -  With the growing demand of business owners looking to move their business to Canada, Canadim provides an all inclusive service to help them achieve their Investor Visa. Read More

Montreal Immigration Lawyers Aid Immigrants in Moving to Canada
January 16, 2010 - Montreal based immigration law firm Canadim provides Canadian immigration legal services.  Moving to Canada is a decision many people make for reasons such as quality of life, education, work etc.  Canadim helps them move and settle in Canada. Read More

Montreal Immigration Lawyers Discuss Canadian Visa Services
December 15, 2009 - With growing demand for Canadian immigration, Dery & Associates discuss the importance in helping clients establish themselves into Canadian society after they’ve landed.  Read More

Canadian Immigration Lawyers at Canadim Address Law Changes
November 8, 2009 - Canadim (Dery & Associates) is a Montreal based immigration law firm.  They are preparing to educate their clients and website viewers that the upcoming changes are to both their advantage and the Canadian immigration system. Read More

Canadian Immigration Law Firm Canadim Launches New Website
October 19, 2009 - Dery & Associates is a Montreal based immigration law firm that has recently made major changes in an effort to upgrade their site Candim.com. After months of extensive research and development, they have officially launched their new website. Read More

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Quebec Experience Class fast-track immigration program officialy launched - Last summer a new, fast-track immigration program for the province of Quebec was announced that would allow some individuals who had lived or studied in Quebec to immigrate to the province. As of Sunday, February 14 2010, the new Quebec Experience Class program is finally in effect and those who qualify can now submit their applications.

New Canada Immigration Law benefits OFWs - The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) welcomed Saturday the approval of a new law in the Ontario Legislature providing protection to foreign workers, including Filipinos.

Indian businessman living in Canada joins government - Vim Kochhar, a businessman originally hailing from India, has been appointed as a member of the Canadian government by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Section reaches out to Haiti - Citizenship & Immigration Law Section are spearheading an initiative that offers initial legal consultations and the preparation of immigration applications – without charge – for Canadians and permanent residents in Canada who wish to sponsor family members affected by the recent earthquake disaster in Haiti.

Canadian Immigrant Investor visa program for businessmen and High net worth individuals - Businessmen, investors, high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and senior executives who have crossed certain age limits, often and in fact have no option but to apply for an Canada immigration visa under the business and investment categories offered by citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Chinese migrants in Canada assimilate easily as numbers increase - Immigration from China to Canada has risen rapidly in recent years but new migrants are assimilating quickly and easily into Canada, according to studies.

Survey ranks Canada as best country for immigrants - A recent HSBC survey that polled 3,100 immigrants in 50 countries shows that Canada provides the best quality of life for immigrants, and is the best country of choice for immigrants in the world.

Hong Kong and Canada Agree on Youth Visa Immigration Program - Hong Kong and Canada have reached a number of key agreements during a three-day visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Take advantage of a wealth of settlement services available to immigrants to Canada - Newcomers to Canada have a large number of settlement services available to them once they arrive, most of which are provided to them at no cost. In recent years, the Canadian government has consistently increased funding to provinces and municipalities, to enable them to provide as well as improve settlement services for their immigrants. This month, we look at a few of the wealth of new initiatives that benefit new Canadians and ease their settlement process.

Immigration Minister Responding to Immigrants Needs - Immigrants and immigrant service workers in Langley took the opportunity Saturday to tell Canada’s Immigration Minister Jason Kenney what does and doesn’t work with the system, and to give him ideas for improvement.

What it Means to be Canadian - The Conservative government will redefine what it means to be Canadian this week by introducing a new guide to citizenship, a rare and significant attempt to reshape the national image.

The new document, which will be the citizenship study guide for the 250,000 immigrants who arrive in Canada each year, instantly becomes one of the country’s most widely read and potentially influential pieces of writing. It will replace a document created by the Liberals in 1997 that the Conservatives criticized for its anemic presentation of Canadian history and identity.

Light Piece.... - Going back home for Easter? Need to stock up on gifts for family and friends?
Bring a piece of Canada!

The infamous Quebecois poutine is a great Canadian introduction over a lazy evening meal.

However, you’ll have to go grab those rubbery Canadian cheese curds in a Quebec supermarket before you leave. Seriously - you’ll never find that kind of cheese anywhere else – for a good reason.

US immigrants affected by falling dollar - As the economy spirals, many immigrants who send money abroad to their families are grappling to find more work as their birth country’s currency rises in value against the US dollar.

Many attempt to pack on extra work hours and pick up extra jobs. Others have been forced to double the cost of their goods and therefore have lost a large portion of their clients. Some simply decide not to immigrate to the US.

A Montreal morning: crêpes à la Montréalaise - Montreal may be famous for its poutine – sticky gravy and cheese covered fries - but there’s nothing like Montreal crepes for breakfast on a cold winter morning.

Down St. Denis you’ll find several creperies including a small café called Juliette et Chocolat.

When did we stop believing in the dream? - Listening to the introduction of one of Barack Obama’s speeches about immigration, I also realize what many citizens in Canada and the US have forgotten: the North American dream.

Compared to our fellow friends across the water, we live in green, open spaces. We live in a country where one can vote in a leader, send one’s children to a good school while working a decent job.