Apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities. These caregivers work out of the home of their employer and work without supervision. There are several steps to [...]

Visitor Visa FAQs What kind of visa should I get to travel to Canada? If you are a citizen of a visa-required Country, one that is not visa exempt and requires documentation to enter Canada, you should apply for a Temporary Resident Visa, which is [...]

Canadian Work Permit Processing Times The length of time or Work Permit processing times it takes to process work permit applications may vary depending on the location where the application is submitted. A visa officer can refuse a work permit application if the foreign worker [...]

Based on ongoing input received by CIC and HRSDC from provinces and territories, employers, industries, labour representatives and worker advocates, some of the concerns most often raised include: Lengthy processing times and delays in relation to the entire process of hiring a temporary foreign worker. [...]

Super Visa for Parents In order to compensate for the closure of the parental and grandparental sponsorship applications, citizenship and Immigration Canada opened the Super Visa application. This visa, though temporary, can be valid for up to ten years for parents and grandparents [...]

Live-in Caregiver & Labour Market Opinion When proceeding with your intention to apply as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must first find an eligible employer who is willing to file for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. Before hiring you, your employer must: [...]

Temporary Resident Visa If you do not come from a country which is considered exempt from a temporary resident visa, otherwise known as a visitor visa, you'll be required to obtain one prior to entering Canada. Before you plan your visit to Canada, [...]

Type of Foreign Workers Some temporary foreign workers come to Canada with open work permits, meaning that they can work in any occupation. In 2010, there were about 58,500 entries by Open Work Permit holders, including young people coming to Canada on a working holiday [...]

How much does a visitor visa cost? Depending on what type of visa or visitor visa you are applying for, the cost varies: A single-entry Temporary Resident Visa has a cost of $75 CAD A multiple-entry Temporary Resident Visa has a cost of $150 CAD [...]

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program enables employers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages when Canadians or permanent residents are not readily available. It is jointly managed by CIC and HRSDC under the authorities of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Regulations (IRPR). [...]

Temporary Foreign Workers or TFW The government plans to do cross-country consultations on the program, and it says it will closely monitor the effects of the measures announced in April. Some labour economists have been calling for a review of the program to determine if [...]

TRV More than 35 million people visit Canada yearly for all corners of the world. Some come for the cultural and tourist allures, and others come to visit family and friends. Whatever your reason, depending on where you live, you may require a Temporary Resident [...]