What is a record suspension? A record suspension allows you to receive a pardon for a particular offence you committed. Once you have completed your sentence for a crime you been convicted for, you are eligible for a record suspension (also known as a pardon). Receiving a record [...]

I am Denied Entry to Canada what do I do next? If you have been denied entry into Canada, it can be because of inadmissibility. This can be because of criminality, medical, financial, etc. If you committed a crime outside of Canada, then you will be criminally inadmissible. [...]

Canadian Experience Class and Express Entry The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) was introduced in January 2015, it allows foreigners with Canadian work experience to immigrate to Canada to become permanent residents. This is the opportunity for foreign workers to apply for permanent residence once they have worked in [...]

What is the Express Entry? The Express Entry System is a new electronic way of bringing together immigration programs already in place. These programs that are covered are: Federal Skilled Worker Program Federal Skilled Trades Program Canadian Experience Class What is the Express Entry goal? Starting in January [...]

Canadian Citizenship: Citizenship goes beyond permanent residence and allows you access to all rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian. For example you will be able to vote or run for government, receive health care coverage, live, work, and study anywhere in Canada. How old do I have [...]

What is the Express Entry? The Canadian government wanted to attract the best and smartest immigrants to Canada. By doing so, they created an immigration application system that would be revolutionary. They created a system called Express Entry. The Express Entry is an online system that deals with [...]

Can I Obtain Permanent Residency in Canada while on Study Permit? Canadian educational institutions are filled with international students. The reason being that studying in Canada attracts the possibility of future permanent residence. Foreign students are a prescribed class of persons who may obtain temporary resident status and [...]

Who is Exempted from an LMIA Generally, if Canadian employer wants to hire an alien worker, they are asked to provide a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) according to conditions of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. There is an International Mobility Program which has known as an [...]

What is the LMIA? The Labour Market Opinion (LMO) is now known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It allows an employer to hire a foreign worker. It is hard for an employer to get the permit because it is hard to convince the government that there [...]

Are there fees when submitting a Canadian Immigration Application? Yes, there are fees that are going to be required of you to pay when applying to immigrate to Canada. The fees are set up as follows: Skilled Worker/ Family Class Principal Applicant $550 Self-employed Principal Applicant $1,050 Each [...]

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System? The Comprehensive Ranking System, or CRS, is a points-based system used to rank candidates applying for permanent residence in Canada through the newly-instituted Express Entry system. Express Entry began in January 2015, and is utilized by foreign workers looking to become permanent [...]

What is Business Visitor Visa A business visitor is for you if you are looking to come to Canada to take on the activities pertaining to your international business. As the owner of the business visitor visa you can: Be present at business meetings or conferences Buy goods [...]