Being a new Canadian Permanent Resident When one becomes a permanent resident, this can be both very exciting and overwhelming, all at the same time. Applicants have dedicated a ton of time, and have worked very hard to become permanent residents of Canada, so this obviously comes with [...]

Applying for Permanent Residence under Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Submitting an application for permanent residence is never easy. Now, submitting an application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (PR with H&C) consideration is a more difficult than any other type of permanent resident application. In fact, this [...]

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program Most provinces in Canada have arranged with the federal government to allow them to nominate particular applicants for permanent residence because they would be an advantage to the provinces economy. These are called “provincial nominee programs (PNP),” and Ontario is no exception. Ontario has [...]

FAQ’s about being a Business Visitor Some individuals who travel for business are highly privileged insofar as they do not have to apply for a work permit, or a special visitor visa, to come to Canada to participate in particular business activities. Most individuals who come to Canada [...]

FAQ’S About Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA’s)! Though this regulation was brought in in early 2016, many people are still unfamiliar with the concept of an electronic travel authorization, otherwise known as an eTA. Many individuals would not have had to apply for an eTA if the last time [...]

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs Have you always dreamed of immigrating to Canada’s beautiful east coast? With the laid back lifestyle the Atlantic Provinces are known for, no one would wonder why someone would want to build a life there. Recently, the Canadian government has seen that these [...]

How to Apply for Permanent Residence through the Live-In Caregiver Program Once you are in Canada working full-time as a live-in caregiver, on a live-in caregiver work permit, you are probably considering applying for permanent residence through the live-in caregiver program as well. There are a variety of [...]

FAQs for the Federal Skilled Trades Program The federal skilled trades program (FSTP) is a stream of the Express Entry program economic immigration program, which helps Canadian employers find skilled workers to fill positions in Canada, and help the Canadian economy grow. The FSTP is one of the [...]

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program The temporary foreign worker program is an umbrella program which includes all work permits an individual could apply for, which grant an individual permission to enter Canada temporarily for work, provided their job offer is supported by a positive LMIA assessment. There are [...]

Do You Have a Flight Connecting Through Canada? If so, you may need a transit visa, to avoid many unnecessary delays during your stopover. Essentially, you may need a transit visa simply to be in a Canadian airport for a short period of time, to then board your [...]

Help! I’ve received a Removal Order! If you have received a notice from the government informing you that you must leave Canada, and giving conditions on when and how you must do this, you have received a removal order. A removal order is issued by Immigration, Refugees and [...]

What is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)? Through the Express Entry program; which helps valuable, highly skilled foreign nationals immigrate to Canada as permanent residents, there are various “provincial nominee programs.” Provinces and territories in Canada, with the exception of Quebec, can chose to nominate individuals and persons [...]