Live in Caregiver Program in Canada The program was created address the shortage of caregivers in Canada. Over the period, new criteria for education and skills have been introduced in the live-in caregiver program. The program applies only to the care of children under 18 years of age, [...]

The Canada Super Visa has always been a very popular program for visa applicants ever since its launch in December 2011. The popularity and enthusiasm about this visa comes from the fact that it allows parents and grand-parents to visit and stay in Canada continuously for a period [...]

Will I have to take a Medical Exam when travelling to Canada? Medical exams are required of certain immigration applications. It depends on the nature of the application and this may be required of you, as the applicant, in order to finalize processing. See below on examples of [...]

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What is a record suspension? Have you been convicted of a criminal offence and have a hard time finding employment in Canada or abroad and like to remove your criminal record from public screening? If this is your situation you may qualify for record suspension. The Canadian Parole [...]

Who Can Apply for the Canadian Business Class Visa? The business class visa is a program for immigration experienced business persons who can stimulate national and regional economic development in Canada with their financial capital and business knowledge. The business class represents a small class of overall immigration. [...]

Study Permits for Canadians Every year, millions of people from around the world visit Canada every year. There are many reasons why they visit Canada. They visit to see our beautiful scenery and landscape, visit their loved ones, or study in one of the best educational systems in [...]

Denied Entry into Canada Being denied entry into Canada is tough and embarrassing for many. Millions of people come to Canada every year whether it is for temporary or permanent residence. However, not always will you be allowed entry into Canadian soil. Below will be discussed why you [...]

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. [...]

What is a Conjugal Relationship? A conjugal relationship is defined as a category for partners of either the opposite or the same sex that are in exceptional circumstances beyond their control that has prevented them from being qualified as common-law partners or spouses. A conjugal relationship is more [...]

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 [...]