What is a Post Graduate Work Permit? The Post-Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWP) was designed to aid foreign students enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada who want to work in Canada on completion of their studies. There are also pathways for students who wish to become permanent [...]

What is the Live in Caregiver Work Permit? The live in caregiver work permit allows you to take care of children, the elderly, or people with disability in Canada. However, there are certain requirements that must be met: You must work without supervision for them (children, elderly, or [...]

What is the Youth Mobility Program? The youth mobility program allows young travelers to work and travel abroad. It is an international exchange program between countries that made agreements with Canada. This program is usually available to those aged 18-35 but varies based on the country you are [...]

What is the Express Entry ? From January 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada launched a new Permanent Resident program to handle the huge number of existing economic immigration programs (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class) applications, is called Express Entry. In order [...]

What to do when you are convicted of a felony? When a person is convicted of a crime outside of Canada it is important and necessary to compare the elements of Canadian law with those of the foreign jurisdiction to determine whether the person is inadmissible or not. [...]

What is the Express Entry? From January 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada launched a new Permanent Resident program to handle the huge number of existing economic immigration programs (Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class) applications, is called Express Entry. In order to [...]

Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, families can hire foreign caregivers. However, the caregivers must: Provide care on a full-time basis (minimum 30 hours a week) Work in the private household where care is being provided; and Meet the requirements set by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service [...]

What H&C is: The cases that do not fall under the more common applications for permanent residence either within family class or economy class are considered under H&C (humanitarian and compassionate considerations). These are generally unique, complex, and favourable cases decided on an exceptional basis. The H&C class [...]

What does Invitation to Apply mean? It means that you have been selected to apply for immigration to Canada by either; the Federal Government, a Canadian employer or by a Province/Territory nomination. In order for you to receive an Invitation to Apply you must already be part of [...]

What is an Invitation Letter? It is a simple letter written to invite a person living outside of Canada to visit Canada either for vacations for a certain event. However, it is important to note that a letter of invitation in no way guarantees the issuance of a [...]

What Is The Federal Skilled Trades Program Individuals who are qualified in a skilled trade and wish to gain permanent residency in Canada may apply under the Federal Skilled Trades Program. The application process for this has been bundled into the Express Entry program as of January 2015, along [...]

Sponsors Financial Responsibilities Sponsors must show that they have the financial means to provide for all their family members, including those already residing in Canada and those they intend to sponsor. The minimum necessary income requirements are published annually by Statistics Canada in Low Income Cut Off (LICO) [...]