Economic Class Immigration To Canada Economic immigrants are people selected for their skills and ability to contribute to Canada's economy, including skilled workers, business immigrants, provincial and territorial nominees and live-in caregivers. Skilled Workers Federal skilled workers (FSW) are chosen as permanent residents [...]

Officers should expect to see proof of education in the form of transcripts and a letter of good standing, or certificate or diploma or degree. The officer should review the documentation provided by the applicant and determine if the following: At least one [...]

Family members - When requirements have to be met Meets the requirements of the class as set out in section 5.14 above and meets the definition of spouse or common-law partner as described in OP 2, Section 6 when the application is received and [...]

If an applicant's separated spouse or their children who are legally in the custody of someone else are inadmissible, their admissibility would not render the applicant inadmissible. As separated, spouses can reconcile and custody arrangements for children may change; examination is required in [...]

HRSDC/Service Canada informs employers of the legal requirement to have an employment contract with their live-in caregiver. Employers are required to: provide a signed employment contract to their prospective live-in caregiver; have the live-in caregiver sign the employment contract and return it to [...]

The removal of an individual from Canada may have an impact on family members who do have the legal right to remain. Other than a spouse or common-law partner, family members with legal status may include, among others, children, parents and siblings. The [...]

Visitor Visa Refusal Working hard to compile and submit a visitor visa application and waiting for the processing time only to have it refused can be a very frustrating and disappointing experience. Often, many of our clients do not even understand what they "did wrong" [...]

Problem Entering Canada? Being denied entry to Canada can be an extremely frustrating, if not embarrassing situation for many travellers experiencing this. If you have been denied entry to Canada, could it be because of Inadmissibility? And miss ability is basically inclusion that prevents you [...]

Currently, in Canada, the Entrepreneur category and Investor category of permanent residence is closed and will no longer be accepting such applications. However, the self-employed category remains open for those who wish to establish a business in Canada. This category leads to permanent [...]

If you face a criminal inadmissibility that may preclude you from proceeding with your immigration goals, a Record Suspension, formerly known as a pardon, may be for you. The Parole Board of Canada is the official and only federal agency responsible for making [...]

NAFTA Canadian Port of Entry Applications Many people who seek status and entry into Canada will or can do so at a port of entry. A port of entry is essentially an entry point along the Canadian border. The border is maintained by [...]

Regardless of your duration for entering Canada, there are a number of things to consider before attempting to enter Canada. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of a temporary resident. You depend on the country of origin to first [...]