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    September 29, 2015

    Open Work Permit

    How can I obtain an open work permit? The most predominant way to obtain an Open Work Permit</strong></strong> is by being the accompanying dependent of someone with status in Canada. This can include a permanent or temporary document. For example, if your spouse is a Foreign Worker&lt;/strong> and [...]

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    September 28, 2015

    How to Apply for Federal Skilled Application

    Application Process: Foreign national who apply for permanent residence as skilled workers are expected to meet a number of eligibility criteria including the education, skills, work experience, language ability and other qualifications. Skilled workers are a class of persons selected on the basis of their ability to become [...]

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    September 27, 2015

    How Provinces and Territories use the Express Entry System

    Who uses the Express Entry System? All of the Canadian Provinces and Territories use Express Entry, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut who use their own system. How does it work? The Provinces and Territories are able to nominate you as an applicant through the Express Entry [...]

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    September 26, 2015

    Changes to Citizenship 2015

    Changes To Citizenship In 2014 a bill was passed known as Bill C-24 Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. This bill was passed to amend the citizenship act. Amendments done under this bill are: Establishing and clarifying the meaning of being a resident in Canada Changing the period of residing in [...]

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    September 22, 2015

    Turning an LMIA into a Work Permit

    Positive LMIA Once the employer has gone through the process, applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and got a positive LMIA, the employer gets a letter confirming their positive LMIA. It is up to the employer to send the letter to the employee, a TFW (temporary [...]

  • September 21, 2015

    Canadian Citizenship New Requirements

     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 [...]