This term describes people who are not allowed to enter or stay in Canada because they have committed or been convicted of a crime. That crime may have occurred in or outside Canada. Should this be the case for you, you may be considered to [...]

How to Qualify for a Work Permit A work permit is a legal document issued to the applicant who wishes to work in Canada temporarily. The process is time-consuming and lengthy, and there are some requirements that the applicant should fulfill. Eligibility Rules [...]

Primary examination questions are designed to elicit essential information about citizenship, residency, intention, employment, length of stay and identity as quickly as possible. Depending on the reason for entering Canada, the immigration officer at the border needs to ask these basic questions to [...]

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 [...]

When applying for the super visa, there are additional requirements apart from a standard visitor visa. However, some remain essentially the same, others, like the low-income cut-off need to be addressed. First and foremost, you must satisfy an officer that your stay is [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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What does it mean to be rehabilitated? A rehabilitated person is someone who satisfies an immigration officer that they are not likely to become involved in any new criminal activity. If you have committed or been convicted of a crime outside Canada, you [...]

Canadian Visitor Visa Tips When applying for a temporary resident visa, commonly known as a visitor visa, you will need to keep in mind one major concept: the temporary nature of your visit. As you are applying for a temporary document, you will need to [...]

Visitor Visa vs Super Visa Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension and pay a new fee. With the parent and grandparent [...]

How can I extend my stay as a worker? If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires. Depending on your situation, you may need to use a different application form. For example, if [...]