HOW TO MOVE TO CANADA: A PRIMER FOR AMERICANS

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As Canadian immigration law changes, this page will keep you up to date and tell you where to go for more information.

Updates

May 3, 2006: RIGHT OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE FEE REDUCED

As of May 3, 2006, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee was lowered from $975 to $490 for immigrants in all classes.

Those who paid the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, but did not become a permanent resident until after 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 3, 2006, are entitled to a refund. For more information, go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resid-fee/index.html

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David Cohen, Montreal-based immigration lawyer and consultant for HOW TO MOVE TO CANADA
Linda Mark, Vancouver-based immigration lawyer and consultant for HOW TO MOVE TO CANADA
E-mail the authors, Terese Loeb Kreuzer and Carol Bennett

Selected Works

Nonfiction
How to Move to Canada: A Primer for Americans
A handbook for Americans who are thinking of moving to Canada as permanent residents and perhaps ultimately as Canadian citizens.


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