Rabih Dagher

Comment from Walid S.
Time April 7, 2009 at 10:22 AM

Excellent Excellent! It was about time.

Comment from Juveriya
Time April 7, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Please give me a link to your blog because i am also making a blog on canada immigration

Comment from Hiba
Time April 7, 2009 at 3:24 PM

The line up in the picture at the Canadian Embassy is still not as long as the one when McDonalds first opened in Dora.

Comment from Hala K.
Time April 7, 2009 at 4:15 PM

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Comment from Ber0
Time April 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM

OLEEEEEEEEEEE … Hala we are waiting for you
As for you Rabz, good search! ano it’s about time!!

Comment from EZZEDINE MOHAMMAD LOUBANI
Time May 11, 2009 at 6:53 PM

DEAR SIR/MADAM,
IAM PALESTINIAN LIVE IN LEBANON AS REFUGEE. I HAVE 29 YEARS OLD, UNIVERSAL GRADUATE IN BUSINESS AND ADMIN. AND HAVE 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN INT’L ORG. IN UAE “CCIC’.
I LEFT THE CO. IN OCT.07 COZ NAHER AL BARED WAR, SINCE MY FAMILY AND MY HOUSE WERE THERE.
I NEED TO APPLY FOR IMMIG. TO CANADA. CAN YOU ADVISE ME?
THANKS
E.LOUBANI

Comment from admin
Time May 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM

Ezzedine,

I will give you my advice, but you need to double check with the Canadian embassy for more information since I might be wrong.

I think you should apply to the Canadian embassy of the country where you are residing. Since you said you live in Lebanon, then you should apply to the Canadian embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The address is the following:

Coolrite Building, 1st Floor
43 Jal El Dib Highway
P.O. Box 60163
Jal El Dib
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel.: 961 (4) 713-900
Fax: 961 (4) 710-595

You will most probably need to download the application forms from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. It is at http://www.cic.gc.ca. It depends to what category you need to apply to. I believe in your case it’s either as a family immigration or as a skilled worker.

Hope this helped. Good luck in your endeavour.

Comment from sonia khalil
Time May 25, 2009 at 6:53 AM

dear sir\madam
i applied my im. application in canadian embassy in syria in spite i live in lebanon, it was 21 mon. ago. my question is, will u transfere my application to ur embassy in lebanon or i have to do it? also, my file is complete, even i have the EILTS and many years of experience in dental tech. and some of the applicants after me recieved the visa but i’m still waiting. i’m palestinian refugee, married and have 4 children. thanks alot

Comment from admin
Time May 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Sonia,

I do not work at the embassy neither do I have any relation with them, so I will not be able to transfer or do anything to your application. But I can tell you from what I know that once your application is sent to the Canadian embassy in Syria, you will not be able to transfer it anymore to the Canadian embassy in Lebanon. The article above applies to new applications only. As for the delay, I believe it’s per case, and I do not know the criteria for applications to be processed faster.

Good luck!

Comment from X X
Time June 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM

Dear Sir/Madam,

My family and I are palestinians.I would rather like to know when this Canadaian Embassy will accept Palastenians immigrating to Canada.I am not sure how to say this,but I don’t mean the usual type of immmigration,I mean the immigration for poor palestinians.

Comment from admin
Time June 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM

X X,

I cannot help you in your request since I am not affiliated with the Canadian Embassy nor do I have information about that. But you can contact the embassy at the address provided in the post. Good luck.

Comment from Canada Immigration
Time July 26, 2009 at 4:37 AM

Canada is still one of the most liberal and welcoming nations on earth when it comes to immigrating. In the last few years, millions and their families have immigrated to Canada and settled. The high standard of living in Canada coupled with the low crime rate continues to attract hordes of people from many different countries. One of the best ways to immigrate to Canada is as a skilled worker.

Comment from stella
Time August 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM

well i too think so.I found through reading across many articles…that skilled worker immigration is the best way

Comment from garo
Time September 23, 2009 at 9:54 AM

im syrian living in lebanon can i apply in lebanon or do i have to go to syria to apply for my imigrante application please advise me as soon as possible thank you in advance

Comment from admin
Time September 23, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Garo,

To my knowledge, you need to apply from the country where you are a resident. Therefore, it depends on the type of residency that you presently have in Lebanon. Are you a visitor there? Or a temporary worker? etc… If you’re a visitor, then you’d have to apply from Syria. I am not sure for the other types of residency permits. You’d have to double check with the embassy through their contact in my post.
I know people who were international students in Canada (thus being categorized as temporary residents in Canada), and they applied from Canada. They didn’t have to apply from their homeland.

I hope this guided you a bit in your request. Good luck!

Comment from wahiba
Time September 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM

hi i am wahiba i am in lebanon i have 3 child in canada ottawa but i have to go to canada and i have a child but in another dad how can go to canada whit my child ?

Comment from admin
Time September 25, 2009 at 3:47 PM

Wahiba,

To my knowledge, you will need to apply for a Visitor Visa to Canada. Your children in Ottawa must send you a letter of invitation (for the embassy to make sure you have a purpose and place to stay in Canada).
Please check the procedure on applying as a Visitor in the links I have in my post.

Note: My opinion might not be right as I am not affiliated with the Canadian Embassy. I am just giving you my opinion from my own knowledge and experience.

Comment from Dinah
Time October 28, 2009 at 7:47 AM

Mam, Im Dinah a philippine working here a s domestic helper and im planning to wrok as caregivewr in canada my documenta are ready,,,hope you can help me

Comment from admin
Time October 29, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Dinah,
I don’t have the necessary knowledge in your case to be able to give you my opinion. The best thing for you is to check Citizenship and Immigration Canada website which is http://www.cic.gc.ca

Comment from nabih
Time November 7, 2009 at 7:10 PM

good evning SIR,iam a lebanesse citezen
i would like to immegrate with my familly to canada,we are 7 members,is it easy for us to immegrate or no??
what are the posebilities to accept our immegration aplications??we would like to immegrate and start a new life and build our careers there,please reply to my email

Comment from helene
Time November 12, 2009 at 3:15 PM

good evenning I’m a lebanese citezen & i want to immigrate to canada .i appreciate that you will help me to travel & submit my application.thank you.

Comment from mohamed
Time December 5, 2009 at 5:04 AM

im mohamed shaabi palestanian from lebanon have 8 kids like to immigrate with my family to canada 3 of them are graduated and the others still studying im not afford to pay for them and the healthy and social situations in camps are misreable msn vim_vim15@hotmail.com and cellphone is 71775287 plz tell me about the applications

Comment from Ahmad ghadieh
Time January 21, 2010 at 4:50 AM

Dear sir/madam

I am a student at the LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY,ill graduate in about 5 months,i wish to imigrate to canada..i have alot of relatives there,what can u advise me to do ??…

Comment from admin
Time February 2, 2010 at 10:30 PM

Helene,
I am not an immigration lawyer neither a consultant, but I will do my best to help you with your application. Feel free to email me at rabih@rabihdagher.com

Mohamed,
I don’t think you can apply on behalf of your kids who are over 18 years old. However you can apply for family immigration to you, your wife, and any kid below the age of 18. Please consult the Canadian embassy in Lebanon website for more information at http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/lebanon-liban

Ahmad,
You can apply for immigration to Canada as a Skilled Worker after you graduate from university. The immigration application is based on points that you accumulate according to the level of studies you have, work experience, English and French languages fluency, etc… Though your relatives here will not affect your application. Please consult the Canadian embassy website about the application as a Skilled Worker at http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/lebanon-liban

Comment from rana
Time February 17, 2010 at 8:48 PM

Hi! I am a citizenship and i need to bring my brother 21 years old to work in canada he’s a michanic but he doesn’t have a certificate , can he come as visit or can I do like sponser chip to him . thank you . reply…….

Comment from admin
Time February 21, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Rana,

If he comes for a visit, he won’t be allowed to work. I don’t think you can sponsor him neither since he is over 18, but double check that at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website. Nevertheless, he can apply for immigration as a skilled worker, but he won’t get points for his education. Another thing he can do is apply for a work permit provided that he has a job offer from Canada.

Please consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at http://www.cic.gc.ca about sponsorship and Skilled Worker immigration.

Comment from sam
Time April 16, 2010 at 5:13 AM

who the hell wants to go to canada????

Comment from fouad suidan
Time April 19, 2010 at 2:44 PM

iwish have immigration to canada to let my kids live in pice i have two girl and boy and i work in a large worldwide insurace co.

Comment from admin
Time April 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM

Fouad, why don’t you apply for family immigration? Check out the Canadian Embassy’s website above.

Comment from Kate
Time May 8, 2010 at 2:05 AM

Hello Sir,
How much time does it take on average to process an application in Sydney Nova Scotia under FSW category?

Comment from admin
Time May 9, 2010 at 6:53 PM

Kate,
Please check the Applications Processing Time on CIC Website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

Comment from mohammad akoum
Time May 16, 2010 at 10:56 AM

iam mohammad akoum universal student iam studying banking & finance i would like to immigrate with my family to canada but i dont know what i must do and to whome i must speake with and what the time it need to take the acceptance

Comment from fouad gerges
Time June 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM

hi i am a doctor w and i need to leave lebanon to canada for my speciality can u help me

Comment from admin
Time June 26, 2010 at 3:59 PM

Mohammad Akoum,
In your case you need to inquire about the application for Skilled Workers. However, you will get more points if you have you degree. Please consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website in my post above for more information. For the processing times of the permanent residency applications, check http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

Fouad Gerges,
I am not sure if you need a Study Permit to do your specialty here, but check the CIC website to see if the Study Permit covers that.

Comment from cheap laptops toronto
Time June 29, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Another thing he can do is apply for a work permit provided that he has a job offer from Canada.

Comment from ahmed tabikh
Time July 14, 2010 at 5:54 AM

hi my name is ahmed tabikh 40yrs old i like to fly away for canada with my wife and 2 kids after i serve 20yrs in isf , pls advise

Comment from Bilal
Time July 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM

hi sir
my name is Bilal i am 25 yr old and i an single ..would love to move to canada for many reasons to live there work and finish my study and at the end to become cananian its dream for me .. can you help me with any info ? and how long does it take to get a response from the embassy thanks any help would be appreciated

Comment from mark giita
Time August 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM

i would like to come to Canada so that i can help my family and the society in many things that i can . God bless you so much.

Comment from issam salame
Time September 4, 2010 at 3:24 AM

hi my name is isam iam palastenian refuge from lebanon.iam university graduate .i want to apply immigration to canada as a skilled worker. My question do i need bank acount garantee or bail to complete the application? Thank u for your co-operation