An Open Work Permit is a work permit that is not job-specific. Because it is not job-specific, you will not need a Labour Market Impact Assessement (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for an Open Work Permit, not everyone does. Watch our video to see if you meet the eligibility criteria to obtain a Open Work Permit.

If you are interested in sponsoring your spouse/common-law/conjugal partner, watch our video to learn about the major sponsorship concepts and what type of documentation you need to file a successful sponsorship application.

For all sponsorship applications, sponsors must: Ensure that they meet sponsorship criteria and eligibility requirements and are sponsoring a relative that is a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class, Complete the undertaking and the sponsorship agreement, Respond to the self-declaration schedules related to sponsorship [...]

Sponsorship Agreement The Sponsorship Agreement is a written contract in which sponsors and applicants make promises to each other. The sponsor submits a completed, signed Sponsorship Agreement with the sponsorship application. The agreement does not need to be the agreement in the application kit, as long as it [...]

Before you can sponsor your spouse to Canada, there are several different factors that you should consider. This is especially the case now that the Canadian government has changed some of the requirements of the Spousal Sponsorship. Watch our video below on new requirements for Spousal Sponsorship and other important information you should consider prior to applying for a Spousal Sponsorship.

Recent changes to Canadian immigration now allow for an Open Work Permit for those who have submitted sponsorship applications from inside Canada. Watch our video to learn more about Open Work Permit Pilot Project. 

Looking into sponsoring a spouse/common law partner to Canada? Watch our video below to find out how you as the sponsor can meet the requirements of sponsorship to sponsor a loved to Canada. Also, the video covers what type of documentation immigration Canada looks for to include in your application to demonstrate genuineness in the relationship.

Family Class Residency Requirements for Sponsors In assessing residency requirements for Family Class Residency Requirements for Sponsors a sponsor must maintain a significant connection to Canada. Officers Will Consider Whether You: Maintained a residence in Canada, Have spouse and/or children resident in Canada, Has assets in Canada, Paid Canadian [...]

If you and your spouse are currently apart due to your spouse living in another country, it is completely understandable why you would want to reunite with them. There are many Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada who have spouses that are foreign nationals. In order to sponsor them to Canada, the process is called an Overseas Spousal Sponsorship. Watch our video below on who is eligible to sponsor their spouse to Canada, what an Overseas Spousal Sponsorship entails, and much more.

Do you want to work in Canada? If so, you should apply for a work permit. It is important to note that a work permit is necessary for all foreign nationals that wish to work and contribute to the Canadian economy. However, there are also some circumstances that do not require a work permit. Watch our video below on who is eligible for a work permit and who is not, how to start the process of obtaining a work permit and further steps.

If you meet the spouse or common law sponsorship eligibility criteria you may qualify to obtain a Open Work Permit. Watch our video to learn about the Open Work Permit changes and how you can obtain your Open Work Permit in Canada.

Want to get reunited with a loved one? Watch our video that covers general questions about sponsorship such as eligibility criteria as the sponsor, who can sponsor under the Family Class and what type of documentation to provide to immigration Canada to demonstrate genuineness in your relationship.