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There have been long delays in all immigration cases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we are now seeing faster progress, and more applicants are being invited to…
Anyone planning to immigrate to Canada should know how much money it actually costs to do so. The answers to some of our most frequently asked questions regarding immigration fees…
The most common methods of obtaining permanent residence in Canada are through Family Sponsorship or the Express Entry system. Once you’ve applied, and if you are approved for permanent residence,…
Work permits and work visas allow you to work and earn a living in Canada. Different immigration programs in Canada have different types of work permits and work visas. While…
A Super Visa allows the foreign parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada on multiple entries for up to two years. A Super Visa is…
What is a Permanent Resident? A permanent resident is a person who is a citizen of another country that has received permission to stay in Canada indefinitely. While having permanent…
The Express Entry Process:Canada’s Express Entry refers to a system that facilitates permanent residence for skilled workers. It manages the applications for permanent residence under federal economic immigration streams, and…
Canada’s New Pilot Project In 2019, the Canadian government announced a pilot project that would allow the sponsorship of undeclared relatives in specific circumstances. The program has now been extended…
On Monday, September 20, Canadians re-elected a Liberal minority government. For the past several months, those wishing to migrate to Canada have had to deal with extreme uncertainty regarding the…
How long are Canada’s immigration processing times? A pressing question for our clients is how long the Canadian immigration process takes and what can be done to speed it up.…
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor their foreign spouse or partner to become a permanent resident of Canada. As part of this process, the Canadian must agree to…
Permanent Resident Visa holders can now travel to Canada as of June 21, 2021 Effective June 21, 2021, permanent resident visa holders will be eligible to travel to Canada. This…
On April 14, 2021 the Minister of Immigration announced a new program to allow workers and students who are present in Canada to apply for permanent residence. The program begins…
Effective January 31, 2021, the Canadian government is requiring people entering Canada by air to quarantine in a government-approved hotel for three days after arrival, at their own cost. Those…
A recent article in the Toronto Star entitled “Immigration Canada Rejects 1700 Fake Marriage Applicants” (10 December 2020) provides some insight into the reasoning of the immigration authorities when it…
A recent article from the CBC entitled “Husband and wife haven't seen each other for a year as immigration application stalls” (28 December 2020), highlights some of the issues facing…
