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Millions using Canada’s on line visa and immigration help tools

by Ray Clancy on June 13, 2013

Millions using Canada’s on line visa and immigration help tools

Millions using Canada’s on line visa and immigration help tools

More than four million people have been helped by Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) new online Help Centre since it was launched just six months ago, it has been announced. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that the Canadian government is committed to improving service and the new online Help Centre is part of that plan.

‘People have questions about how to come to Canada and this new user friendly and convenient Web tool provides the practical information that they need in a quick and effective manner,’ he explained. The Help Centre is a one stop Web portal with an advanced search function where visitors can find quick and direct answers, including how to complete application forms, extend visas as well as other permits, and replace lost documents, such as permanent resident cards. [click to continue…]

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