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May 27, 2015
Express Entry: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Requirements
What is the purpose of an ECA? The ECA is used in order to verify that the credentials you hold are valid and equal to those in Canada. Is an ECA required by all applicants? An Educational Credential Assessment is required if you are planning on entering into [...]

May 22, 2015
Temporary Resident Visas
What is a Temporary Resident Visa? A Temporary Resident Visa is a temporary status document that can allow you to enter Canada as a visitor. The purposes can be such as: Tourism A visit with your family and/or friends A business trip What will it look like if [...]

May 22, 2015
Quebec vs. the Express Entry System
If you live and work in Quebec can you apply through the Express Entry System? Quebec does not use the Express Entry system. Instead, they prefer to choose their own skilled workers. So, applications that come from Quebec will not be prioritized through the Express Entry System. Of [...]

May 22, 2015
Can I Apply For Refugee Protection From Outside Canada?
If you are resettling from outside of Canada you will fall into two classes, which are: Convention refugee , Asylum class If you are applying for refugee status outside of Canada, after the submission of your application, the visa officers will send you a confirmation letter which will [...]

May 21, 2015
How To Apply For An Open Work Permit
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 [...]

May 21, 2015
Can An Employer Who Currently Employs a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Use Express Entry?
Yes, they can but temporary foreign worker (TFW) has to be in Canada and working here under a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LIMA). If they are working under LIMA then an employer can offer an employee a permanent job to back up his/her application for permanent residence. [...]





