Immigration lawyer Karen Kwan Anderson: This post refers to clients who have married foreign nationals and subsequently discover that the foreign spouse had a prior divorce that was not valid.

James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Although the Canadian and Quebec Immigrant Investor Programs are suspended, and we do not expect them to reopen until the new year, there are other programs available for persons wishing to gain residence in North America.

James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Jason Kenney, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, was recently in Irelandattending a job fair for persons interested in immigrating to Canada.

Pace Immigration director Jim Metcalfe talks about the Quebec and Federal immigration programs.

James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: A Turkish couple have been fined $120K for lying to Canadian officials about their residence in Canada.

James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: As a result of my post on the new selection criteria for Federal Skilled Workers, I have received a large number of emails from prospective applicants inquiring about their chances.

Immigration lawyer Karen Kwan Anderson – I read with interest this article from the Toronto Star which begins,

Under a proposed new law, thousands of permanent residents could lose their status and be deported for minor convictions, from shoplifting to traffic and drug offences, warn Canada’s top immigration lawyers.

Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Here is another story of drunk driving leading to trouble with immigration authorities.

James Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney has become famous  – or infamous, depending on your point of view  – for making changes to the immigration rules enforced by his department.

Karen Kwan Anderson – Pace Immigration Lawyer:

Here’s a modern twist on the “Dear John” letter: