Federal Skilled Worker Program Requirements More than 60% of people who wish to immigrate to Canada choose the Federal Skilled Worker program as their route. Canadian immigration experts also suggest that the Federal Skilled Worker program is one of the most sought and direct ways [...]

File my Own Temporary Resident Permit Application Yes, there is no requirement that you have representation to file for temporary or permanent residency, just like there is no requirement to hire someone to represent you in a civil or criminal case, but it generally makes [...]

The immigration officer must allow a permanent resident to enter Canada if satisfied following an examination that you meet the residency requirements. Verifying Permanent Resident Status Your PR card is the only valid proof of permanent resident status in Canada. The following documents are satisfactory [...]

Multiple or More Serious Offences and Denied Entry to Canada If you were involved in the following types of offences, you may be required to attend an interview and go through a much more thorough assessment of your background: the pattern of offences [...]

To qualify for Canadian Citizenship, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least three years (1095 days) during the four years preceding the date of your application unless there are exceptional circumstances. In order for the Citizenship judge to determine [...]

The most important thing to remember is that you will need to demonstrate that your relationship is ongoing, genuine and you have resided together for at least 12 months. These are the criteria will Citizenship and Immigration Canada will assess when they determine whether to [...]

An Open Work Permit is one that essentially allows the holder to work for any employer of their choice. This type of work permit is typically attached to another application, like an in-land spousal sponsorship. Applicants who submit a Spousal Sponsorship may qualify for an [...]

The parental sponsorship category is scheduled to reopen in January 2015 and is part of Canada's commitment to unite families. Eligible permanent residents and Canadian citizens who qualify to sponsor may facilitate their parents or grandparents for permanent resident status. In order to qualify as [...]

Sponsoring your dependent child is an option for Canadians who have obtained status for themselves and seek to be reunited with their dependents abroad. Eligible permanent residents and Canadian citizens who qualify to sponsor may facilitate their dependant for permanent resident status. In order to [...]

NAFTA Professionals A NAFTA business professional is different than a business visitor, regardless of the fact that they both intend to enter Canada on a temporary basis, in that a business professional will require a work permit and a business visitor does not. This occurs [...]

In order to determine whether or not your job offer is a valid one, compare it to the various situations below. You may use this checklist to help you make certain you meet the requirements. Without a valid job offer of employment, your [...]

The TFWP is jointly managed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Employers often require a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from HRSDC to hire a foreign worker. A positive LMO means that the employer has tried [...]