• April 30, 2025

    Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications for Canadian PR

    If you're in Canada without status or don't qualify for other immigration programs but face hardship if forced to leave, the Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) application may be the best option for you. Though H&C applications are complex and not a guaranteed path to permanent residency (PR), [...]

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    November 19, 2020

    Frequently Asked Questions about Permanent Resident Status in Canada

    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 [...]

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    November 7, 2019

    New Pilot Programs for Caregivers in Canada

    No more LMIA for Two New Pilot Programs Are you overwhelmed with taking care of your children and need an extra hand but cannot afford to put them in childcare due to your financial circumstances or are you a caregiver and like to work in Canada to potentially [...]

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    March 27, 2019

    How do I Get Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence

    Express Entry Candidates Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence The Government of Canada invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held March 20, 2019. Based on the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada’s website, the cut-off score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) [...]

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    February 21, 2019

    After You Have Become a Canadian Permanent Resident

    If you are a New Immigrant First and foremost, congratulations on getting your permanent resident status in Canada! As a permanent resident, this means you are one step closer to complete your Canadian immigration journey, which is to apply for Canadian citizenship. Not only that, as a permanent resident, you [...]

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    February 12, 2019

    Renouncing your Permanent Resident Status

    Giving up Your Permanent Resident Status You have put a lot of effort in applying for a Permanent Residence in Canada, and you eventually get one. However, there may be various circumstances in which you are unable to maintain your permanent residency. As a result, you want to [...]

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    September 4, 2018

    Permanent Residence (PR) and Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds (H&C)

    Applying for PR with H&C Submitting an application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate (PR with H&C) consideration is arguably the most complex application to submit, aside from applying for refugee status. This is because you are asking for permanent residence without being eligible to apply. You [...]

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    July 6, 2017

    Quebec Immigrant Investor Program Eligibility

    Quebec Immigrant Investor Program On May 29, 2017 a new Canadian business immigration program opened known as the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). This program gives international investors the opportunity to obtain permanent resident status in Canada by making a risk-free $800,000 CAD investment guaranteed by the Quebec [...]

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    March 19, 2018

    Live in Caregiver Obtaining PR Video

    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. [...]

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    October 27, 2017

    Residency Obligations for Permanent Residents Video

    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.

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    October 10, 2017

    What is Dual Intent Video

    There are many different circumstances that can lead to permanent residency in Canada. However, the process of obtaining permanent residency in Canada can be a timely process and often applicants would like to either stay in Canada or visit Canada prior to officially obtaining their permanent residency. Watch our video below on what dual intent entails, how dual intent is assessed by Canadian Immigration, how refusals of dual intent work, and much more.

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    December 1, 2015

    Federal Skilled Category Elimination Conditions Video

    Economic immigrants are people selected for their skills and ability to contribute to Canada's economy, including Skilled Workers, Business Immigrants, Provincial and Territorial Nominees and Live-in Caregivers. Find out if you meet the Federal Skilled Elimination conditions to qualify under this category to apply for Permanent Residency.