ARTICLE · 20 SEPTEMBER 2006

The Migration Law Review, August 2006

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On June 7, 2006 CIC issued interim instructions to CIC officers who examine humanitarian & compassionate (H&C) applications for permanent residence. The purpose is to ensure H&C policy guidelines are consistent with the wording of the H&C provisions in IRPA, which require the Minister to examine requests for exemptions from inadmissible foreign nationals.

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Re-Inventing The Wheel - CIC’s Interim H & C Policy

Hilewitz clarified – Not just for business applicants

Inadequate Health Care As A Ground For Protected Person Status

Innovation Plan To Address Problems At Appeal Division

Comparison Of Us And Canadian Entrepreneur Visas

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