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Live blogging the CBA immigration and citizenship conference part 3

By immlawyer

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Its Saturday morning. Last night was a raucous affair involving a Sarah Palin look alike and Brad Hardstaffs band, I'm taking in a workshop detailing the CEC (the Canadian Experience Class). There are clear rationales and benefits to Canada. Reduced settlement costs is one. Some policies to keep in mind: -Work experience can be comprised of multiple part time jobs; -Alternative evidence to confirmation of employment is possible; -Self employment is not recognized; -Generally Buffalo encourages a language test - but note test results are conclusive and cannot refute the objective assessment; For the post grad stream: -full time studies is defined by the particular institution; -Work experience gained prior to obtaining the Canadian credential is not recognized; -CIC processing: 8 months. -CPC Vegreville should be willing to extend temporary status pending a determination. -Estimates for CEC are 30000 per year. However curently not approaching this estimate. -Can withdraw FSW. -Police certificates can be provided after submission of the application. -CEC has no substituted evaluation. It is a pass/fail system. Note: Must meet requirements the day applicants apply. Also - note the language benchmarks and requirements which are waived for nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Americans and the UK. While the CEC appears straightforward there are still nuances and opportunities remain for counsel to provide value.

Full post as published by Canadian Immigration Blawg on April 18, 2009 (boomark / email).