An Open Spousal Work Permit can be obtained when you have received the Approved in Principle letter on your Spousal Sponsorship Application made in Canada. One of the benefits of submitting an in-Canada spousal application is that your spouse may qualify for this consideration. This [...]

When an employer in Canada wants to hire a foreign worker, they must first get approval from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada. This approval will come in the form of a positive labour market opinion. The foreign worker will need [...]

Every year, approximately 35 million people come to Canada to visit. Some come for travel and tourism, others to visit family. Some, who qualify, enter Canada as business visitors. A business visitor application is highly scrutinized as, by definition, it allows for certain exemptions that [...]

Draft an Employment Reference Letter (NAFTA) Regardless of whether you are a business professional, a business visitor or otherwise, if your intention to travel to Canada is business related, it would be extremely wise to provide a letter of reference from your employer. When completing [...]

Documents for Live-in Caregiver An officer reviewing your application will assess it against various factors that you will need to demonstrate. If you do not satisfy an officer that you meet the requirements of the application, they can either refuse it outright or [...]

Work Permits for Students FAQs I am an international student in Canada. Can I work while studying? Yes. You can work in Canada while studying and after you graduate through Citizenship and Immigration Canada's work permit programs for international students. Students may qualify for the [...]

In the same case, a Labour Market Opinion is not required to obtain a work permit. Those who are able to demonstrate that their employment in Canada will provide significant benefits to Canadians or permanent residents may be considered exempt. This is completely discretionary upon [...]

Effective immediately, and for the first time, these international students would be able to obtain an Open Work Permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirement for a job offer. In addition, the [...]

NAFTA Work Permit Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter Canada must first obtain a visa. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If your occupation [...]

Canadian Visitor Visas Planning to visit Canada? Or troubled in deciding which visa type is most appropriate for you? Either way, we have the perfect answer for you. In order to visit Canada, citizens of other countries and territories will require a visa. [...]

Super Visa Who Qualifies A super visa is given to parents and grandparents of citizens and permanent residents of Canada who want to visit Canada. This is a new option provided from December 1st, 2011.  This visa is valid for 10 years and will allow [...]

File my Own Temporary Resident Permit Application Yes, there is no requirement that you have representation to file for temporary or permanent residency, just like there is no requirement to hire someone to represent you in a civil or criminal case, but it generally makes [...]