February 10, 2015
study permits requirements.
So you wish to enroll in a Canadian school. You might be wondering what you need to do in order to legally study in Canada. If you wish to study for a period longer than six months, a study permit will be required. There are three crucial documents [...]
February 2, 2015
Canadian Citizenship Test
The Canadian Citizenship Test is the last step for anyone applying for Citizenship in Canada. It will happen before the Ceremony. You will need to prepare for this test in advance to ensure that you have the highest chance for success. You must take the test if: You [...]
January 6, 2015
The Parent Super Visa
If you are a Parent or Grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada and you would like to visit your Child or Grandchild in Canada, depending on your country of citizenship you will require a Temporary Visa. For Parents or Grandparents, Citizenship and Immigration Canada [...]
December 30, 2014
Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record
Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record with Temporary Resident Permit If you have faced issue at the border when attempting to enter Canada (if you have been refused or denied entry to Canada), you have firsthand knowledge of how frustrating or intimidating an experience this can be. [...]
November 26, 2014
Single Entry Visa vs Multiple Entry Visa Canada
Visitor Visa for Canada If you wish to visit Canada, you may either get a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa through the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) program also known as Visitor Visa. The first thing you should determine before applying to enter Canada is whether [...]
November 24, 2014
Residency Requirement for PR Card Renewal
If you are a permanent resident, you will be required to meet the residency requirements in order to maintain your status. The requirement demands that permanent residents stay in Canada for at least 730 days for every five years. This means that, If you have been a permanent [...]
November 24, 2014
How Long Does it Take to Get a Temporary Resident Permit
If you were found inadmissible to Canada and previously denied entry to Canada, there is still a way for you to enter Canada if your reasons are justified. If you have not been to Canada before and you wish to do so, even though you have past criminal [...]
October 31, 2014
How to Apply for Temporary Resident Visa for Canada
If you wish to come to Canada for a vacation, to visit family, or on business, you may be required to apply for a temporary resident visa. A temporary resident visa will show that you meet the requirements for admission into Canada and are authorized to stay in [...]
October 30, 2014
Can international students work in Canada after graduation?
If you are here with a study permit, and have graduated from institution you were enrolled in, you usually have a choice to apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Within 90 days of completing you degree you may be eligible to live [...]
October 28, 2014
Temporary Resident Permit Canada DUI
There are various reasons why you might need a Temporary Resident Permit to enter Canada. This could be for reasons of: Criminality DUI OR DWI Misrepresentation Health Non-compliance To overcome your inadmissibility, you have probably explored the options available to you, such as, how to apply for rehabilitation, [...]
October 27, 2014
How Do I Sponsor My Parents or Grandparents
The Canadian government understands the need for parents and grandparents to reunite with their children and grandchildren. Therefore, they have produced a quick and easy way for reunification in the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa program. Before the implementation of the Super Visa, most people sponsored their parents [...]
October 21, 2014
Getting Into Canada with a Misdemeanor
The first thing that needs to be discussed is what a misdemeanor is. In Canada, a misdemeanor would be considered a summary offence. Summary offences are considered minor crimes with light jail sentencing or fines imposed on the convicted. Some misdemeanors may include criminal mischief shoplifting under a [...]