Looking to open up a business in Canada? Well you can start your business today through the business immigration program. This program will assess you based on your ability to develop and support the Canadian economy. Below are three ways you can open your business in Canada: Investor [...]

In most cases an employer must get an LMIA to hire a foreign worker. An LMIA essentially permits an employer to hire a temporary foreign worker. However, there are exemptions, as certain categories of workers need a work permit, but may be exempt from an LMIA. The following [...]

International students, who wish to stay permanently in Canada after their work permits expire, should hold in hands information about the new system of CIC. In January 1, 2015, Express Entry (EE) system started working which is an electronic system to manage applications for permanent resident including 3 [...]

Citizenship by Naturalization Process Naturalization is the legal process that transforms a Permanent Resident into a Canadian Citizen. In order to be naturalized, the Permanent Resident must apply for Citizenship. Permanent Residents who wish to obtain Canadian Citizenship must meet certain criteria. They must: Be admitted to Canada [...]

Can you apply for Permanent Residence under the Canadian Experience Class if you plan to live in Quebec? No, Quebec has their own program that you will need to apply through, in which they have their own selection process. If you choose to take this route you will [...]

How will you know if your Refugee claim has been accepted? There is no real guaranteed way that you will know if your claim will be accepted or not. There is only one person who is going to hear your claim and from that they will decide if [...]

Can you work or study in Canada if your application is being processed? Well, like everything else within the immigration process in Canada there is a procedure that will take place. While you are waiting for your Immigration Visa, yes, you will be able to work or study [...]

There are many steps to follow before receiving a Work Permit. Before applying for a Work Permit the following aspects must be considered and researched, eligibility for a Work Permit, Determine the requirements, determine which category you come under i.e. student, care giver, foreign workers and etc. and [...]

The first thing to know is that there are many immigration processes and not one of them are the same. There are different processes depending on what your reasons are for coming to Canada, how long you are planning to stay, and your personal background. There are different [...]

What is a Job Bank? A job bank is an online search engine that contains open job positions across Canada. It is used to help aid you match with Canadian employers and jobs. These matches will be made in terms of; skills, knowledge and experience. The job bank [...]

In general you can apply for Canadian citizenship with Citizenship and Immigration of Canada (CIC) once you have completed your 1095 days out of four years. You have to live in Canada physically for 1095 days. However, there are few exceptional circumstances where you do not have to [...]

Yes, there are not any rules against filing your own application or making it mandatory to have representation. However, having representation is highly recommended. There are tons and tons of different immigration applications to choose from. Picking the right one can be extremely difficult, especially if you have [...]