I Applied for Permanent Residency; Can I Still Visit Canada Temporarily? There are a variety of ways individuals can achieve permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Though, most often this process takes a very long time. As a result of this, individuals often wish to be in Canada, before [...]

What Do I Need to Visit Canada? Are you thinking about visiting Canada soon? Are you wondering what you might need to do to before you arrive at a port of entry and request to enter the country? It is important to make sure you have completed all [...]

FAQ – Electronic Travel Authorization In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for individuals who require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. When a foreign national desires to come to Canada as a visitor, they either need a visitor visa or [...]

Certain Circumstances that can lead to Implied Status</strong> There are several different circumstances that can lead to implied status in Canada. Many individuals are unfamiliar with what implied status is or what it does. A specific circumstance that often results in implied status is when a foreign national [...]

Dual Intent of Permanent Residency and Temporary Stay in Canada There are many different circumstances that can lead to permanent residency in Canada. However, the process of obtaining permanent residency in Canada can be a timely process and often applicants would like to either stay in Canada or [...]

Steps to How to Restore your Status in Canada There are many foreign nationals who visit, work or study in Canada that often find that they want to stay longer in Canada for many reasons. The reasons may be that they have not accomplished everything they intended on [...]

Detailed Questions and Answers for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) In this article, I will address questions and answers for Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA) in order for you to further understand when an eTA is required and who needs an eTA. An eTA is intended for foreign nationals who [...]

US citizen travelling to Canada The winter is here and you and your family living in Washington decide to take a road trip north of the border into Canada to spend some good quality time with your family. While packing your bags you realize that your passport has [...]

Do I need an eTA as visitor to Canada? Are you planning to travel to Canada not sure if you need to apply for any other documents prior to booking a ticket to Canada? If you come from visa exempt country such as Italy, Bermuda, Australia, Germany and [...]

Dual Intent: The Dual Intent means you have two intentions, meaning are coming to Canada as a temporary resident but you also want to apply for permanent residence. For instance, you get married to a person who lives outsides Canada and you want to sponsor him or her [...]

There is often confusion between extending your stay as a temporary resident, whether you are in Canada as a visitor, for work, or for school, and restoring your status as a temporary resident. If your visa has not expired, then thirty days before it does expire, you may [...]

Work Permit Those who wish to enter the Canadian Labour Market must first obtain the Canadian Temporary Residence to do so. This means obtaining a work permit . Depending on your situation, you will typically need your employer to first obtain a positive labour market option. There are [...]