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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Have you ever been in a life-threatening situation? What would happen if you could not return to your country because you are afraid for your life? These situations can arise when you belong to a particular group. This could include You belong to a particular [...]

There has been much debate over the poor treatment of live-in caregivers in Canada, and the Federal Government is cracking down on these allegations and providing relief to these foreign workers. The Government of Canada has taken action to protect live-in caregivers from abuse and [...]

The Canadian Experience Class continues to gain momentum as the most popular economic immigration program. It is becoming more and more clear that the government t prefers to have its new immigrants with Canadian work experience, as this would make it easier for [...]

How do you obtain a valid offer of arranged employment? How do you get an arranged employment opinion? Where do I have to submit an application for arranged employment? These are all extremely valid questions that many employers and applicants struggle with. The [...]

Education requirements You must provide proof of your education with your application. Specifically, you will need: proof of having completed at least one year of post-secondary education proof that you were in good standing during at least one year while you were attending a post‑secondary [...]

Common Law Sponsorship FAQs Progressively, Canada recognizes many forms of relationships. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to sponsor common-law partners. How do I sponsor my Common Law Partner for permanent residence in Canada? Sponsoring your common-law partner for permanent resident status [...]

Submitting an application with Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) considerations can be an extremely complex and worrisome endeavour. A lot is on the line, and applications of this sort as they are normally the last resort for people with few if any, options available to them. [...]