• November 27, 2013

    Humanitarian and Compassionate Factors

    What are to be included in the application: You should include all the circumstances you think or wish to consider to be identified under H&C grounds. You should include all the required documents that will support the statements you included in the application. The best [...]

  • November 24, 2013

    Canadian Study Permit Requirements

    You, too, can enjoy the much-respected educational system that Canada has to offer. In order to obtain your study permit, you will need first to have to be accepted in a recognized Canadian institution. Aside from this, you will also need to demonstrate [...]

  • November 21, 2013

    Live-in Caregiver Program Requirements

    Live-in Caregiver Requirements A live-in caregiver is someone who is qualified to care for children, elderly persons or persons with disability in private homes without supervision. It is also a condition of the employment for live-in caregivers that they reside with their employer [...]

  • November 21, 2013

    Canadian Citizenship Requirements

    Applying for Citizenship is indeed a momentous occasion for many eager permanent residents of Canada who have been patiently waiting for the day to arrive. In order to become a Citizen of Canada, you must meet the basic residency obligation to do so. That is, [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Federal Skilled Worker Requirements

    The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category of permanent residence is geared toward foreign-skilled workers with experience in eligible occupations. Eligible skilled workers, based on their education, experience and occupation, may obtain permanent resident status in Canada. This category seeks to facilitate this transition while filling [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Things to Know About Renewing Your PR Card

    Your PR Card is your primary form of identification. You will need it to travel in and out of the country, you will need it to obtain a Social Insurance Number, and you will need it to prove your status in Canada. This [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) What to Expect After Applying

    How long it takes to process applications will vary based on which visa office ends up processing your application. You may be able to avoid delays by: telling the visa office about any changes to your personal information, such as your address, telephone number or [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    What Does Common Law Mean in Canada

    This is actually an interesting question which is exemplary of many of the common misconceptions of common law relationships. For this reason, let us first understand what common law means for the purposes of immigration. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the government considers this [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Labour Market Opinion Outcomes

    If the LMO is Positive Service Canada will issue an employment confirmation, and you will receive a response in writing which you should forward to the foreign worker along with a copy of a signed job offer and employment contract (if applicable). The foreign worker [...]

  • November 13, 2013

    Benefits of the Start-up Visa Program

    The Start-up Visa Program will enable immigrant entrepreneurs to launch innovative companies that will create jobs in Canada and, eventually, compete globally. The Program will provide entrepreneurs with valuable assistance in navigating the Canadian business environment, which can sometimes prove challenging for newcomers. [...]

  • November 10, 2013

    Alberta Off-Campus Pilot Project

    A test project was announced today by Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki and Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Doug Horner, which will expand the Off-Campus work permit program to allow students from select private educational institutions in Alberta, Canada to obtain off-campus work permits. [...]

  • November 10, 2013

    Professions Recognized under the North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA

    Professions under NAFTA See below for a list of jobs considered to be professional under NAFTA: Accountant Architect Computer Systems Analyst Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster Economist Engineer Forester Graphic Designer Hotel Manager Industrial Designer Interior Designer Land Surveyor Landscape Architect Lawyer Librarian [...]