It’s been a busy week at immigration headquarters in Ottawa where the Federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has unveiled new proposals from the acquisition of Canadian Citizenship to those who prey on vulnerable immigrants. For decades, Canadian Citizenship was bestowed on applicants who were able to show they “resided” in Canada for three years in the last… Read More »
Q. Hi, please hear my story. I got married in the Philippines. And my wife is now in Canada and I am here the Philippines. Is it possible that my wife can file a divorce there in Canada even though we got married here? If yes, will I be notified by the Canadian court about the divorce proceedings?… Read More »
Q. Magandang araw sa inyo Atty. Wong, sa tuwing pinapakuha ako ng dyaryo ng misis ko, sinisiguro kong kasama ang dyaryong BALITA kasi marami po akong natututunan sa section ninyo (Batas Pinoy Corner). May hipag po ako sa GREECE, kulang sa tatlompung taon sya roon bago siya sumakabilang buhay tatlong taon na po ang nakakaraan, may naiwan po… Read More »
Q. I’m a software developer visiting Canada. I’ve been offered a position to work for a large Canadian company. I was informed that as a computer professional I do not need a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) and can apply directly for a work permit. Is this true? If yes, how long does it take to obtain? A.… Read More »
Q. I have appliedfor permanent residence at the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles. My interview is next month. The problem is that I have overstayed my status in USA. I did originally have status but it expired. My USA attorney tried to appeal but it was denied. Will my overstay be a problem? Will they deport me in I show up at the… Read More »
Q. Atty. Rogie Wong, isa ako sa masugid na mambabasa sa inyong column. Napag alaman ko po na kayo ay mahihingian ng payo. Kami po ay dumating sa Canada September 2007 so it is our third year now here . Ngayon po ay common law relationship lang ako. May dalawa pong anak. My daughter is 23 yrs. Old… Read More »
It is finally official. As of April 1, 2010 important changes have been made to the caregiver program – both for workers and employers. Effective April 1, 2010: 1. Live in Caregivers working in Canada have up to four years from the date of their arrival in Canada to complete the employment requirement to be eligible for… Read More »
Q. I am a dual citizen now-Canadian/Filipino. When I took the oath we were told to present the certificate of being Filipino again plus the forms with our pictures/thumb marked, at the Philippine airport’s port of entry when we arrive there. If I do this at the port of entry in the Philippines, my understanding is that I… Read More »
Q. Please help me see my way through the following dilemma: 1. My father died intestate, how are we to divide the properties left behind with our mother and four siblings? 2. Another concern is that my brother has been estranged from his legal wife for 30 years. He got a live-in-partner and adopted a son some 25… Read More »
Q. I entered Canada as a skilled professional. I am a Canadian Citizen now. When I applied for immigration I was single but had a child. I was embarrassed to tell anyone so I did not include him on my application. I am now settled in Canada. Will I have a problem sponsoring my child? A. Yes,… Read More »