H & C Processing Time: 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 [...]

LIVE IN CAREGIVER APPLICATION PROCESS: An applicant looking to apply for live in caregiver program has to apply for a regular work permit after the employer has received a positive LMIA and a contract is signed between the applicant and the employer. The applicant is required to submit [...]

Can you still apply to qualify under the Canadian Experience Class if you have returned to your home country? Yes you can! In order to do so there are still some things that will be required of you. First of all, you will have to make sure that [...]

Open Work Permit for Spouse: Does your spouse require an open work permit to work within Canada? We understand that it can be difficult to figure out the requirements on how to obtain a work permit and that the process itself can be long and tedious. Before applying [...]

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 [...]

How do you qualify for a Work Permit? There are several different ways for you to qualify for a Work Permit in Canada. One of the ways is to meet the qualifications of a Canadian business whom can’t find a Canadian citizen or a Canadian Permanent Resident to [...]

What is Express Entry? Express Entry is a very new way to permanent residence in Canada. The complete name of this is Express Entry to manage applications for permanent residence under certain economic programs. If you are a potential candidate, you can complete an Express Entry profile at [...]

What is a Permanent Resident: 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. A Permanent Resident is still considered a Citizen of another country. Permanent residency allows an [...]

Do I need a job offer to qualify under Express Entry? You do not necessarily need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. You may be chosen to apply for Permanent Residence through the Federal or Provincial and Territorial governments. By receiving a job offer your chances of [...]

Documents needed for LMIA Application:</h2> Business license or documentation showing proof of employers’ involvement in the business Union consultations done before applying to hire the foreign worker(s) Drafted and signed an employment contract Documentation of recruitment efforts to hire a Canadians and permanent residents before offering this job [...]

Am I deemed Inadmissible to enter Canada with a criminal record? Under Canada’s Immigration law, if you have committed or been convicted of a crime then you are criminally inadmissible. Normally if you are criminally inadmissible you cannot stay or live in Canada. This also includes both minor and [...]

How does the Canadian Experience Class work? As of January 1, 2015 the Canadian Government has made another way for you to come into Canada with Canadian Work Experience under the Express Entry System. This is available to you if you are a Temporary Foreign Worker hoping to [...]