How to get a significant benefit work permit?
A labor market impact assessment (LMIA) is generally required for a foreign national to work in Canada. However, in some situations, the LMIA requirement may be waived if the individual provides a significant benefit to Canada. Canadian government officials should consider the impact on Canadian workers when deciding whether to admit foreign workers into the […]
How to get proof of Canadian citizenship
If you have a Canadian parent, you may be a Canadian citizen and be eligible for a Canadian passport. A citizenship certificate is an important document that proves Canadian citizenship for those who have Canadian parents. This certificate gives you the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as all Canadian citizens. It is one of only […]
Do I need a lawyer to apply for Express Entry?
Having a lawyer can ultimately save you time and stress during the entire immigration process. Lawyers can assist with many issues that may arise during your application for immigration to Canada. Unforeseen circumstances, acceptability issues, policy and regulatory changes are just a few of the things an immigration attorney can assist you with during your […]
BREAKING: Canada will allow international students to work more than 20 hours off-campus per week
From November 15, 2023 to December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work no more than 20 hours off-campus per week during class sessions . This temporary measure will also be applicable to foreign nationals who have already submitted study […]
Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Saskatchewan draw for provincial immigration
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia this week issued invitations to candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own provincial enrollment programs. Through these programs, interested candidates can be invited to apply for provincial enrollment. Quebec’s immigration programs are administered by […]
Canada set to announce latest immigration leveling plan 2023-2025
Each year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues an Immigration Level Plan that serves as a guideline for how many immigrants will be allowed into Canada each year. This includes the breakdown of immigrants by economic class, family class and humanitarian class programs over the next three years. This year it will show projections […]
Getting an Intra-Company Transfer to Canada
Multi-national companies with parent, branch, subsidiaries or affiliated companies in Canada may be eligible to repatriate employees to Canada with Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) without the need to obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs can be costly and time consuming so not having the need to obtain an LMIA is one of the biggest […]
How to return to Canada after being asked to leave?
Canada has the right to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing an eviction order. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. If you are found working without a valid visa or otherwise in violation of the terms of your visa, you can get one. […]
What happens after you apply to sponsor your spouse to immigrate to Canada?
After you have applied to sponsor your spouse or common law partner for Immigration to Canada, you may wish to track the progress of your application, update your application, or otherwise visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (IRCC) can communicate with. There are a few important steps you need to take before you can finally […]
Canada will lift all COVID-19 related travel restrictions on 1 October
Travelers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or use the ArriveCan app to enter Canada The Canadian government has announced that it will remove the vaccine requirement for all travelers by October 1, 2023, and make the ArriveCan app optional. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) states that effective October 1, […]
Parent and Grandparent Program vs Super Visa—What’s the Difference?
Two popular family sponsorship programs for parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada.Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) allowing parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada to immigrate to Canada and experience the benefits of permanent residency (PR) and even citizenship gives; Although it is less available than Super Visa, […]
Canada’s immigration backlog down slightly to 2.6 million
IRCC stock has declined for the first time since July 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a shortfall in its August 31 list. An IRCC spokesperson sent inventory data to CIC News suggesting that the backlog has been reduced by 95,204 persons in a matter of six weeks. Inventory across all segments […]