May, 24, 2012

Are super visas another sign of 'super' economic migration reliance?

It's time for dialogue based on this Immigration Act objective: 'To permit Canada to pursue the maximum social, cultural and economic benefits of immigration.'

By Mario D. Bellissimo

Published November 30, 2011

The government has placed a two-year moratorium on new parent and grandparent sponsorships to alleviate the current backlog and in turn created a new parent and grandparent 'super visa' that comes into effect on Dec. 1.

The multiple-entry visa is valid for up to 10 years and allows applicants to stay in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status. The visas are supposed to take eight...

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