Statistics for immigration to Canada: Canada is a relatively new country, and the formal process for immigration has not been around for very long. People have been migrating to the Canadian geographic region for thousands of years, although the patterns have varied. The domestic immigration laws went through many major changes after 1947, most notably with the Immigration Act, 1976, and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002. Currently, the country is known to have a broad immigration policy, which is reflected in its ethnic diversity. According to the 2001 census by Statcan, there are 34 ethnic groups in Canada, with at least one hundred thousand members in each group, and several others represented in smaller numbers. 13.4% of the population belongs to the visible minorities, Chinese (3.5%), Black (2.2%), South Asian (3.1%) and Filipino (1.0%). 250,640 people migrated to Canada in 2001. On a compound basis, this rate of immigration represents 8.7 % population growth over 10 years. The immigration level reached its peak in 1993, the last year of the progressive conservative government. It was maintained by the Liberal Party of Canada. Continue reading ‘Immigration Statistics Of United States, Canada And Mexico’

U.S Citizenship and Immigration services: The office of U.S Citizenship and Immigration services or USCIS plays an important role in the lives of foreigners already working or traveling or planning to settle down in the United States. The U.S Bureau of citizenship and immigration services is responsible for establishing immigration services, policies and the administration of the following immigration functions:

- Adjudication as Immigrant Visa petition

- Adjudication of naturalization petition Continue reading ‘Information on U.S Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration services and Immigration Naturalization services’

United States Immigration And Naturalization Services

The USCIS, also known as the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services, is a bureau that operates, and functions under the DHS or the Department of Homeland Security. It has been assigned the tasks of the INS, or United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was previously a part of the Department of Justice. When the INS used to operate under the United States Department of Justice, this administrative organization of the government was responsible for handling both legal as well as illegal immigration, and naturalization matters. However, on 1 March 2003, the President of the United States, Mr. George Bush, transferred its functions to the USCIS. The administration of immigration matters like permanent and temporary residence, naturalization, refugees, and other relevant immigration services became the sole responsibility of the USCIS. Before the USCIS changed to its present name, it was known as the BCIS, or the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Continue reading ‘The Immigration Department Of Justice For Naturalization And Immigration Services In New Zealand’

The Immigration Policy Of United States

According to the immigration policy of the United States, in order to migrate to the country you are required to hold a visa. However, a visa does not necessarily mean that you will be granted entry into the country. Only a US Immigration Official can grant you entry and determine your period of stay. The USCIS or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the bureau under the DHS or the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for managing immigration matters and rendering related services. Besides this, the USCIS is also responsible for granting citizenship and processing applications and petitions for immigration and naturalization. Continue reading ‘The Canadian Immigration Policy And The Current Changes In The Immigration Policy Of United States Made By President Bush’

Latest immigration news: The year 2006 witnessed one of the biggest protests over a proposed immigration reform to the existing U.S immigration laws, in Tennessee. The proposed reform, H.R. 4437 went on to become the single biggest and the most debated immigration news of 2006. The news media had a field day covering the peaceful protest against the latest immigration reform bill that stated that all unauthorized immigrants and those who help them have to pay penalty. Additionally, they will also be classified as U.S felons. Continue reading ‘Latest news from Yahoo on Congress for immigration reform:’

Immigration Information About Canada

Immigration to Canada implies migrating to the country, and subsequently the process of acquiring its citizenship. Canada has a comparatively very flexible immigration policy, and hence the nation is rich in people from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Canadian citizenship was originally started under the immigration act of 1910, with a view to designate British subjects residing in Canada during that period. British subject refers to any individual from the UK or the British colonies. In 1977, Canada withdrew the restrictions that it had earlier imposed on dual citizenship. Canada is known to have the highest rate of immigration in the world due to several reasons. However, the three prime reasons contributing to the high rate of immigration are social factors that facilitate family reunions, secondly, the humanitarian aspect that considers the refugees, and last but not the least, the economic market that appeals to the immigrants. Continue reading ‘Immigration Information About Canada And The Canadian Fact Sheet’

The Department For Immigration To Australia

The immigration laws of Australia are executed and administered by the DIAC, or the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. According to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia, the migration program focuses on attracting skilled immigrants. Numerous other positions are allocated to family members of the migrants as well. Continue reading ‘The Department That Executes Laws Regarding Issue Of Visas And Regulates Skilled Immigration Into Australia’