Canadian PR residency problems: what you can do in 2026 An expired PR card and lost permanent resident status are different problems. If your card has expired, or you have spent a long time outside Canada, first establish your current status before choosing an application. Missing the [...]

Express Entry fairness: policy commentary and practical planning Can a points-based immigration system be predictable for applicants while responding to Canada’s changing needs? That is the question behind this commentary. Express Entry creates a structured selection process, but candidates can still find it difficult to plan careers, [...]

You do not always need a Canadian job offer to apply for an open work permit. However, the absence of a job-offer requirement does not make this permit available to everyone. You must qualify under a specific category and provide the documents required for that category. An [...]

A Canada visitor visa, also called a temporary resident visa or TRV, is part of planning a temporary trip. Before applying, identify the document you need, the purpose and length of the visit, and the evidence that explains your circumstances. An application should tell a consistent story [...]

Choosing how to immigrate to Canada starts with your circumstances, not a ranking of supposedly easy programs. Employment history, education, language results, family relationships, intended destination and immigration status can lead to different assessments. A route that worked for another person may not be available [...]

On April 14, 2021, the Government of Canada announced a temporary policy which would open pathways to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently contributing to the Canadian economy. This new government initiative has three proposed paths: Health Care Workers Essential Workers [...]

Different Ways to Immigrate to Canada from the United States For over a century, Canada and the United States have shared a detailed and interesting history. These two prosperous countries were both settled by immigrant communities from all over the world and the countries still continue to receive [...]

What is a Canada Immigration Visa? A Canada immigration visa is also known as a permanent resident visa. A permanent resident of Canada is someone who has applied for and been approved for permanent resident status within Canada. A permanent resident is not yet a citizen this visa [...]

If you are a current live-in caregiver in Canada and would like to apply for permanent residency in Canada, this video is for you. The most important factor to obtaining permanent residency in Canada is the requirement of working for your employer for a minimum of two years. [...]

As a permanent resident of Canada, there are certain conditions and requirements that must be met in order to continue to maintain the permanent residency status. The most important aspect of maintaining permanent residency status in Canada is the residency obligation.  Watch our video below to find out the residency obligations for permanent residents in Canada and what happens if residency is not met.

There are many permanent residents of Canada that have to leave the country for familial obligations, employment opportunities, or other significant reasons. When they leave, however, this can impede on their residency obligations to Canada as a permanent resident. Watch our video below on permanent residency renewals with Humanitarian and Compassionate consideration arguments.

If you are interested in applying under the Express Entry Program, but not sure if your occupation qualifies? Watch our video and find out how best to proceed and what steps you need to take to submit a successful application under the express entry program so that you may be able to continue your residency in Canada.