""Canada Immigration 101"" offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex process of immigrating to Canada. This essential resource explores the country's points-based Express Entry system, provincial nomination programs, and the socio-economic landscape awaiting newcomers. The book argues that successful immigration requires a strategic approach based on thorough preparation and understanding of the system. Readers are guided through the entire immigration journey, from assessing eligibility to preparing for life in Canada. The book's user-centric approach sets it apart, providing actionable strategies and decision-making frameworks rather than simply listing rules and requirements. It draws on official government data, case studies, and expert interviews to support its arguments, while also incorporating unique data visualizations to make complex statistics accessible. ""Canada Immigration 101"" strikes a balance between authoritative and approachable writing, using clear language and real-life examples to engage readers. It addresses ongoing debates in Canadian immigration policy, such as the balance between economic and family class immigration, and the challenges of immigrant integration in smaller communities. By presenting these issues objectively, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to pursue their Canadian dream with confidence and clarity.

""Immigration 101"" offers a comprehensive exploration of global migration, challenging common misconceptions and providing a balanced view of this complex issue. The book delves into three key themes: the drivers of migration, economic impacts, and social implications, presenting a nuanced perspective on how immigration shapes societies worldwide. By examining historical context and current trends, readers gain a deeper understanding of immigration as a constant throughout human history. This accessible guide stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on economics, sociology, and political science to provide a holistic view of immigration. The book progresses from introducing key concepts to analyzing factors driving migration, such as economic disparities and climate change. It then examines the economic impacts on both sending and receiving countries, before exploring social and cultural dimensions like integration and multiculturalism. Through case studies, original data analysis, and expert interviews, ""Immigration 101"" equips readers with the tools to critically evaluate immigration debates and form informed opinions. By striking a balance between academic rigor and general readability, the book serves as an invaluable resource for students, journalists, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand one of the defining issues of our time. It encourages readers to move beyond soundbites and stereotypes, fostering a more informed and nuanced public discourse on immigration in the 21st century.

"The United States Code is the official codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States of America. The Code was first published in 1926, and a new edition of the code has been published every six years since 1934. The 2012 edition of the Code incorporates laws enacted through the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, the last of which was signed by the President on January 15, 2013. It does not include laws of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, enacted between January 2, 2013, the date it convened, and January 15, 2013. By statutory authority this edition may be cited "U.S.C. 2012 ed." As adopted in 1926, the Code established prima facie the general and permanent laws of the United States. The underlying statutes reprinted in the Code remained in effect and controlled over the Code in case of any discrepancy. In 1947, Congress began enacting individual titles of the Code into positive law. When a title is enacted into positive law, the underlying statutes are repealed and the title then becomes legal evidence of the law. Currently, 26 of the 51 titles in the Code have been so enacted. These are identified in the table of titles near the beginning of each volume. The Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives continues to prepare legislation pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 285b to enact the remainder of the Code, on a title-by-title basis, into positive law. The 2012 edition of the Code was prepared and published under the supervision of Ralph V. Seep, Law Revision Counsel. Grateful acknowledgment is made of the contributions by all who helped in this work, particularly the staffs of the Office of the Law Revision Counsel and the Government Printing Office"--Preface.

Contents: (1) Overview; (2) Current Law and Policy; Worldwide Immigration Levels; Per-Country Ceilings; Other Permanent Immigration Categories; (3) Admissions Trends: Immigration Patterns, 1900-2008; FY 2008 Admissions; (4) Backlogs and Waiting Times: Visa Processing Dates: Family-Based Visa Priority Dates; Employment-Based Visa Retrogression; Petition Processing Backlogs; (5) Issues and Options in the 111th Congress: Effects of Current Economic Conditions on Legal Immigration; Family-Based Preferences; Permanent Partners; Point System; Immigration Commission; Interaction with Legalization Options; Lifting Per-Country Ceilings. Charts and tables.

Immigration, settlement, and integration are vital issues in the twenty-first century—they propel economic development, transform cities and towns, shape political debate, and challenge established national identities. This original collection provides the first comprehensive introduction to the contemporary immigrant experience in both the United States and Canada by exploring national, regional, and metropolitan contexts. With essays by an interdisciplinary team of American and Canadian scholars, this volume explores major themes such as immigration policy; labour markets and the economy; gender; demographic and settlement patterns; health, well-being, and food security; education; and media. Each chapter includes instructive case examples, recommended further readings, links to web-based resources, and questions for critical thought. Engaging and accessible, Immigrant Experiences in North America will appeal to students and instructors across the social sciences, including geography, political science, sociology, policy studies, and urban and regional planning.

If you intend to visit Canada, study or work in Canada, immigrate to Canada, or become a Canadian citizen, you need to go through an application process. A typical application includes submitting some forms and documents to the immigration authorities. Some applications, however, mandate you to attend a phone or face to face interview with an immigration or border services officer. Most of the immigration applications are time-consuming and nerve-racking. Several laws, policies, and procedures govern immigration applications. Many of them, such as inadmissibility rules, are complex or ambiguous. Even when you submit a simple eTA application, you need to answer questions about these complex aspects of immigration. Al Parsai is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. He also teaches the immigration diploma courses at Ashton college and the Global School of Corporate Excellence. Al has eight years of work experience as an immigration consultant and more than 22 years of experience as an author and educator. He has dealt with hundreds of visa and immigration applications. His clients have been from more than 35 different countries so far. The combination of hands-on experience and the teaching abilities gives Al the edge to write and publish this book. This book is a unique text that explains many concepts of visa and immigration in simple and understandable terms. By reading this book, you will enter the world of immigration to Canada. The book offers you 88 different tips on immigration to Canada. If you read them carefully, you will learn about your options and obstacles. Since this book is a condensed version of what Al knows about the Canadian immigration system, it could save you hundreds of hours of wandering the internet for answers. The book is easy to read. It is full of valuable tips. Read this book and seize the opportunity of knowing how you could move to the most welcoming country in the world.

With the new introduction, Freda Hawkins brings Critical Years in Immigration up to date by discussing the directions taken by the Canadian and Australian governments since 1984. She also clarifies the implications of the recently announced Canadian immi