International students can bring a cultural diversity to a workplace. Are you a Canadian employer looking to hire an international student? Make more of an opening.   Hiring Study Permit Holders International student can still be hired while they are completing their studies. Students may work off campus [...]

All About Family Class Sponsorship Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada with family in another country and looking for options to all live together in Canada? Family reunification is very important to Canadians and the Canadian Government. This is where family class sponsorship [...]

Qualifying as a common law partner Common law partnerships are unique because they cohabitate in a marriage like commitment but are not actually married. Recognizing and assessing these types of partnerships are challenging for Canadian Immigration but is essential. Common law couples must provide sufficient supporting documentation and [...]

What is a permanent resident of Canada? A permanent resident (PR) are citizens of other countries. They have been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada but do not hold Canadian citizenship. A person who is Canada temporarily, such as a student or a foreign worker is [...]

COVID-19 UPDATES & IMPACT ON IMMIGRATION TO CANADA The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has commenced the issuance of a Supervised Short Duration Certificate, whereby some internationally-trained physicians and medical school graduates may obtain a 30-day medical license in Ontario to help fight COVID-19. <p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p>This [...]

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community driven program designed to extend the benefits economically of immigration to smaller communities. This is done by creating a path to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers looking to live and work in the participating communities Participating Communities and [...]

Visitors Visa Extension Foreign individuals travel to Canada for different reasons these can include: A leisurely trip with or without family Visiting family or friends Continuing studies Canada Or working on temporary basis As a foreign individual you are only allowed to stay in Canada for a certain [...]

Am I eligible for a study permit? Before applying for a study permit, students must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements and possess the required documentation. To apply for a Canadian study permit, students must be able to demonstrate the following: Letter of Acceptance Student must provide a [...]

Parents and grandparents are one of the greatest blessings in life. Wouldn’t it be nice if they can visit you in Canada and see all that you have achieved? They can see the beautiful life you have built for yourself and meet your family and friends here in [...]

Criminal Rehabilitation Criminal Rehabilitation is a means whereby an individual with a criminal record seeks permission from the Canadian government for permission to enter Canada and thereby overcome their criminal inadmissibility. Through their conduct, they must demonstrate not only that they have overcome their criminal behavior but also [...]

Family Class Sponsorship The Canadian government values keeping families together, and therefore prioritizes family class sponsorship applications. You can sponsor certain relatives living abroad to immigrate to Canada if you meet the mandatory requirements. Generally, the requirements are more relaxed than the economic routes. How Family Class Sponsorship [...]

ABOUT CELPIP AND IELTS When applying for permanent residence to Canada, most applications require you take language assessment test to evaluate your language proficiency. The test results are needed for your immigration application to proof language proficiency. Two of the most popular tests taken globally by most applicants [...]