Business People vs. Business Visitors A lot of times, terminologies in the field of immigration may be confusing to many foreign nationals. For example, temporary resident visa vs. temporary resident permit and business visitors vs. business people. It is important for applicants to understand what those terms refer [...]

What is NAFTA, and How Does it Impact my Ability to Work in Canada? You’ve probably heard the term NAFTA before. If you don’t already know what NAFTA is, I’m here to help. “NAFTA” stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. This is an agreement between Mexico, Canada [...]

How to Successfully Find Employment Opportunities in Canada Many individuals from all around the world have the desire to come to Canada to work and experience the Canadian economy and labour market. However, finding a job or employment opportunity in Canada can be a difficult endeavor to pursue. [...]

Steps in Obtaining Permanent Residency in Canada There are many students, workers and even visitors that come to Canada and eventually desire to stay in Canada permanently. However, this is easier said than done. Gaining permanent residency in Canada is not an easy endeavor. Yet, there are many [...]

Steps in Obtaining a NAFTA Work Permit Canada is a progressive country that highly values their economy and the individuals who contribute to it. There are many more individuals coming to Canada for work opportunities, especially skilled foreign nationals. As a result, Canada has implemented beneficial options for [...]

Work Permit Eligibility Do you want to work in Canada? Do you feel like the job and/or career opportunities are better here than in your home country? If so, you should apply for a work permit. It is important to note that a work permit is necessary for [...]

Employers who will NOT need an LMIA: Exemptions based on Agreements You may already know that most employers will require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can hire a temporary foreign worker. However, there are always exceptions; not all employers need to obtain a positive LMIA [...]

NAFTA Work Permit NAFTA is an agreement between three countries that allows a worker from any of these countries to go and work in any of the three countries that are party to the agreement of NAFTA. It makes the job of a worker to get a visa [...]