What is a Permanent Resident: A Permanent Resident of Canada is someone who has applied for and been approved for Permanent Resident status within Canada. A Permanent Resident is not yet a Citizen. A Permanent Resident is still considered a Citizen of another country. Permanent residency allows an [...]

Visitor Visa Requirements: If you are interested to visit Canada, you need a Visitor Visa or Temporary Resident Visa. You cannot enter Canada if you do not have a visa. In order to obtain a visa you have to be qualifying for that and you have to meet [...]

Study Permit Eligibility Before applying for a student permit you must check you eligibility first. To be eligible to study in Canada: You have to be accepted by a designated learning institute in Canada. Must prove that you have enough money to pay for Tuition fees Living expenses for [...]

What is a Work Permit? A Work Permit is a piece of documentation that authorizes an individual to work within Canada. Individuals who are not Permanent Residents or citizens of Canada must obtain a Work Permit in order to legally work within Canada. In most cases when individuals [...]

How do I Qualify for Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Many individuals all over the world are looking for a way to move to Canada. A possible way for these individuals to do so is through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs. The Provincial Nominee Programs offer provinces [...]

Do I need a job offer to qualify under Express Entry? You do not necessarily need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. You may be chosen to apply for Permanent Residence through the Federal or Provincial and Territorial governments. By receiving a job offer your chances of [...]

How can you qualify? In order for you to apply for Permanent Residence under the Canadian Experience Class you will need to meet some standard requirements. You must be able to show that you are a Foreign Worker who has completed a minimum of 12 months skilled work [...]

Documents needed for LMIA Application:</h2> Business license or documentation showing proof of employers’ involvement in the business Union consultations done before applying to hire the foreign worker(s) Drafted and signed an employment contract Documentation of recruitment efforts to hire a Canadians and permanent residents before offering this job [...]

What is an Open Work Permit? An Open Work Permit is a Work Permit that does not require any job offer or LMIA. An inland spousal sponsorship application can take an emotional toll on people, especially not being able to see close family and friends for up to [...]

Am I deemed Inadmissible to enter Canada with a criminal record? Under Canada’s Immigration law, if you have committed or been convicted of a crime then you are criminally inadmissible. Normally if you are criminally inadmissible you cannot stay or live in Canada. This also includes both minor and [...]

Can a same-sex partner be sponsored? If you were married in Canada then your same-sex marriage will be valid in regards to sponsorship of a spouse. If you were married outside of Canada then your same-sex marriage will be deemed valid if it is recognized in the country [...]

Citizenship by Naturalization Process Naturalization is the legal process that transforms a Permanent Resident into a Canadian Citizen. In order to be naturalized, the Permanent Resident must apply for Citizenship. Permanent Residents who wish to obtain Canadian Citizenship must meet certain criteria. They must: Be admitted to Canada [...]