• December 1, 2013

    H&C Best Interests of the Child

    When filing a Humanitarian and Compassionate application, it can take into account the best interests of a child who is directly affected by a decision. This applies to children under the age of 18 years. Officers are always alert and sensitive to the interests of [...]

  • November 27, 2013

    Requirements to Become a Live-in Caregiver in Canada

    Become a Live-in Caregiver in Canada The live-in caregiver program, in short LCP, is a program through which a Canadian citizen can employ a foreign national as a caretaker or nanny for his children in case there is no Canadian citizen or permanent [...]

  • November 26, 2013

    I am an Engineer how can I Immigrate to Canada?

    Engineers Under FSWP There are basically two types of immigration in Canada. Immigration can be a temporary residence or permanent residence. A few details of both types are discussed below: Temporary Residence Temporary residence is for people looking to come to Canada for a purpose [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Background

    The CEC, Canada's fastest-growing economic immigration program, offers a pathway to permanent residency for international student graduates as well as others with skilled work experience in Canada. Those who are eligible may apply from within Canada and expect a relatively quick decision. In the past, [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Trades Program

    The Federal Skilled Trades Program is aimed at skilled foreign workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. These skilled trades are in-demand positions in Canada and are often meant to fill a labour shortage that currently exists [...]

  • November 5, 2013

    FAQs: Arranged Employment

    How can I find an employer in Canada? Finding a job is no easy task for both Canadians and prospective immigrants. You will need to find an employer who is not only willing to hire you but supports you in applying for certain documentation you [...]

  • December 1, 2013

    H&C Factors to Consider in Assessment of Hardship

    Subsection A25(1) provides the flexibility to grant exemptions to overcome the requirement of obtaining a permanent residence visa from abroad, to overcome class eligibility requirements and/or inadmissibilities on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds. If this is your situation, you may base your requests for H&C consideration on [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Tips with a Federal Skilled Worker Application

    Federal Skilled Worker Application The federal skilled worker application is an extremely complicated and complex application type with several things you, as the applicant, will need to consider. Aside from the basic requirements, there are six selection factors to be considered. Many of our clients [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Tips About the IELTS

    The Canadian Experience Class will require you to demonstrate your proficiency in English or French. A test that is acceptable, among a few, is the IELTS test for English. This is a hurdle that many immigrants face before coming to Canada. Below are some helpful [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Federal Skilled Trades Program Overview

    Federal Skilled Trades The Federal Skilled Trades Program is geared towards facilitating the immigration of foreign skilled tradespeople to fill in-demand positions in Canada. "The new Skilled Trades Program addresses serious labour shortages that some regions of the country are facing and will help grow [...]

  • November 4, 2013

    You dont Need a LMO

    The following two categories of applicants do not require a Labour Market Opinion to benefit from Arranged Employment:   Applicants who are currently working in Canada on a temporary work permit in a skilled occupation, where the work permit was originally issued based on a [...]

  • November 27, 2013

    H&C Applications in Canada

    H & C stands for Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications for Permanent Residency of Canada. This type of application is for those people who have no legal status in Canada, yet do not want to leave Canada and want to stay here. To apply for an [...]