Canadian Visitor Visa Tips When applying for a temporary resident visa, commonly known as a visitor visa, you will need to keep in mind one major concept: the temporary nature of your visit. As you are applying for a temporary document, you will need to [...]

Visitor Visa vs Super Visa Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension and pay a new fee. With the parent and grandparent [...]

How can I extend my stay as a worker? If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires. Depending on your situation, you may need to use a different application form. For example, if [...]

To hire a foreign worker, you generally must obtain a positive LMO (also known as an employment confirmation) from Service Canada unless the work category is exempt from the LMO process. If an LMO is required, you must obtain employment confirmation before your prospective foreign [...]

Off-Campus Work Permit Status To keep your work permit, you must remain a full-time student at a participating institution and continue to obtain satisfactory academic results. If you are no longer a full-time student, if you move to a non-participating institution, or if you do [...]

NAFTA Essentially, this is an agreement that encompasses Canada, Mexico and the United States and is geared towards increased trade between these countries. This agreement encompasses many issues like exports, imports, industry, environment and the mobility of persons. NAFTA plays a role in immigration with [...]

As a live-in caregiver, you will also need to demonstrate your work experience as well as your ability to perform your intended duties in Canada. Educational Experience Required You must have successfully completed the equivalent of Canadian high school education (secondary school). Because of the [...]

In light of the closure of the (grand)parental sponsorship, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has come up with a viable alternative to the Super Visa. Now, parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for this visa to [...]

Canadian Work Permit FAQ What do I need to work in Canada? To work in Canada, typically depends on the nature of the position your intended to fill as well as under what program or category you will be applying. For the most part, however, [...]

TFWs will provide a valuable service to Canadian employers and the business community as a whole by helping to facilitate the entry of temporary foreign workers into Canada. The units will offer guidance to employers and human resources service providers seeking to employ foreign workers [...]

Study Permit FAQs How do I apply for a study permit? In most cases, you must apply for a Study Permit before coming to Canada. Ensure that you have a letter of acceptance from the educational institution (i.e. the school, college or university) in Canada [...]

Port of Entry Letter Having the right documentation can mean the difference between successful entry to Canada or refusal at the border. If you are an American citizen who has been facing difficulty at a port of entry, an entry package may be the solution [...]