November 25, 2013
Do You Need an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)?
Even if you receive an approved ARC, you can still be denied entry at the port of entry. A decision on your admissibility can only be made when you apply to come to Canada or at a port of entry. So it is essential to [...]
November 24, 2013
Tips on Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit Application
Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit Application Submitting an application to this program comes with a long list of requirements as well as employer criteria that you will need to consider. Both you and your employer will need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to have [...]
November 21, 2013
Youth Mobility Program Canada
The Youth Mobility Program has resulted in more than 22,000 young Canadians choosing to travel and work abroad in approximately 40 countries each year. Comparatively, it has also facilitated 36,000 foreign youth working and travelling to Canada. The Youth Mobility Program is essentially [...]
October 17, 2014
What is an Open Work Permit?
If you have a work permit that is set to expire soon, you may be eligible to apply for the Open Work Permit. Depending upon the class that you applied for in order to enter Canada, whether you entered through the Live-in Caregiver program, the [...]
January 28, 2014
Income Requirements for Super Visa 2014
Super Visa 2014 2015 If you are interested in inviting or sponsoring your parent or grandparent for a Super Visa, you will need to keep in mind that there are financial requirements when doing so. Part of the requirements of the Super Visa [...]
December 3, 2013
Denied Entry to Canada
Refused Entry To Canada If you are considered inadmissible to Canada, this means that you are precluded from entry into the country. This can be based on any one of a number of different reasons. For example, the most common reasons often include previous criminality, [...]
December 1, 2013
LCP Mandatory Employment Contract
LCP Mandatory Employment An employment contract between the employer and the live-in caregiver, outlining the terms and conditions of employment, is a legal requirement of the LCP and must be provided as part of an application for a new work permit or a work permit [...]
December 1, 2013
How to Bring My Girlfriend to Canada?
Bring My Girlfriend to Canada This is an extremely common question that many of our clients ask us on a regular basis. A girlfriend, unfortunately, does not fall under the family class as a loved one and, therefore, cannot be sponsored for permanent resident status. [...]
December 1, 2013
I Want to Continue My Studies in Canada
Continue My Studies in Canada In order to study in Canada, you must first obtain the proper authorization via obtaining a study permit. In order to qualify for a Study Permit, you must be accepted into an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada as well as [...]
November 27, 2013
How to Get a Canadian Work Visa Permit Under NAFTA
Canadian Work Visa Permit Under NAFTA Canada has an increasing number of opportunities for skilled people and those who can adapt to the new environment. Due to the shortage of skilled labor in many professions, Canada has offered attractive options for people to either directly [...]
November 27, 2013
Work permit With Labour Market Opinion (LMO)
If you are an immigrant to Canada, then you will be familiar with the word “LMO.” In brief, LMO means Labour Market Opinion. What is Labour Market Opinion? As mentioned above, a Labour Market Opinion, LMO, is a legal document issued by the [...]
November 26, 2013
Need Versus Risk When Issuing a TRP
Inadmissible To Canada An inadmissible person's need to enter or remain in Canada must be compelling and sufficient enough to overcome the health or safety risks to Canadian society. Before an officer can issue a TRP, he must consider the factors that make the person's [...]