Visitor Visa vs. Super Visa Since the Super Visa program was introduced in November 2011, there has been some confusion between what are the specific differences between Super Visas and Visitor Visas. What adds to the confusion is that a Super Visa is essentially a form of Visitor [...]

Who can apply for humanitarian and Compassionate Consideration? If a foreign national is unable to apply for Permanent Residence under any available class, Humanitarian and Compassionate reasons may be necessary. When a Permanent Residence application is submitted with Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds, the immigration officer must use his [...]

Documents for Canadian Immigration Application: When and What should I submit? The timelines for document submission and the documents required vary from one type of immigration visa to the next. When are you required to submit your supporting documents? The category you are applying to under Canadian immigration [...]

Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) When issued a removal order from Canada, it is in your best interests to comply with the order if you wish to return in the future. After receiving a removal order, it is highly likely that you may need to apply for [...]

Applying for Criminal Rehabilitation When traveling to Canada with a criminal history, there is always a chance that you could be detained at the border or port of entry. Those wishing to enter Canada with a criminal record require special permission from an officer to enter. If you [...]

Applying for Parental / Grandparental Sponsorship Every year the government of Canada allows a certain amount of applications to be processed for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their parents / grandparents for Permanent Residency. The demand for this type of application is extremely high. [...]

Applying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program: Qualifying Occupations Prior to January 2015, the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program provided a list of 50 qualifying occupations. However, on January 1, 2015 the new and improved online Express Entry Immigration system was introduced under the Economic Class. Under Express [...]

What is the Super Visa? The Super Visa program was introduced in November, 2011 in order to deal with the backlog on parent / grandparent sponsorship applications. A Super Visa will allow your parents / grandparents to visit you in Canada on a single or multiple-entry visa that [...]

What is Provincial Nomination Program PNP? The Provincial Nominee Program is a program that gives provinces the option to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. This program is geared towards allowing Canada’s provinces and territories to [...]

Do I need Medical Examination to travel to Canada? Medical exams are needed for certain immigration applications to verify good health and admissibility to enter Canada. See the chart below to make sure you will need a medical exam if you meet any requirements: If you plan to [...]

What is a Canada immigration visa? A Canada Immigration Visa also known as Permanent Resident Visa is proof that you currently reside in Canada and that you were given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada. The Canada immigration visa is a travel document that allows you to [...]

What is the Labour Market Impact Assessment? The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) was previously known as the Labour Market Opinion (LMO). The labour market impact assessment is an application that once approved allows an employer to hire a foreign, temporary worker through the TFW (Temporary Foreign Worker) [...]