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How do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?Working in CanadaImmigration levels stay the course but workers to be sped up!

8 November 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Last week was full of announcements on the Immigration front for the Liberal government. On Monday, October 31, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Minister John McCallum, tabled his annual report to Parliament setting immigration levels for the year ahead. The next day, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau introduced his Global Skills Strategy to make it easier and faster for companies to bring foreign workers to Canada. Let's see what the future holds!

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers How do I immigrate to Canada?‘Really, you signed blank forms?’ Best practices for immigration clients.

4 October 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Often the clients that come to see us have previously worked with other immigration professionals. In many cases they have not been advised according to best practices and/or have placed misguided trust in those professionals. One of the most blatant misguided practices is to have applicants sign blank immigration application forms and then rely on the immigration professional to complete the application on their behalf. If an immigration professional asks you to do this, warning bells should go off immediately and you should find another professional to work with.

Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?Working in Canada“I’m a self employed business person. Can I immigrate to Canada?”

6 September 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

We are frequently approached by self employed business people who are interested in establishing Canadian operations and would like to immigrate to Canada as well. You would think that Canada would be welcoming of the entrepreneurial spirit that business self starters bring to the economy in terms of both tax revenue and job creation. Yet Canada's current immigration program is very limited in options for self-employed business people. Let's review what immigration options are available for the business person.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?How to Get a Canadian Student Visa“Studying in Canada as a path to permanent residence: What International students need to know”

2 August 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Canada welcomes over 120,000 international students each year. Many students come to study English or French to improve their language skills. Some students come for the cultural experience of living and studying in a different country. Most students come with the goal of obtaining Canadian work experience and ultimately, permanent residence. Here are some tips for achieving that goal.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Traveling to Canada Working in CanadaVisitors, Students and Workers: Be prepared for entry to Canada!

12 July 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Temporary entry to Canada - whether as a visitor, student, or worker - is a privilege and not a right. Whether you are coming to Canada from a visa exempt country or even if you have been granted a visa, your entry to Canada is not guaranteed and you must be prepared to explain the purpose of your entry to Canada to a border official. This reality may be particularly perplexing for someone who has already applied for and obtained a visa from overseas. The visa merely allows you to present yourself at Canada's door - it is not assured that you will be able to enter. And do not presume that the information that you presented at the Canadian visa office abroad, will be available to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer at the port of entry. You need to be prepared that you will be making this application essentially all over again to assure the border official that you are seeking entry to Canada for a valid purpose. Be sure to bring all the necessary supporting documentation for your proposed stay. The same is true for a student or worker.

Blog Canadian Immigration ProgramsPermanent Residence versus Citizenship: What’s the difference?

14 June 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

I am frequently approached by people who say to me "I want to get my Canadian citizenship - what do I need to do?" To which I reply, "Well, you need to walk before you run". Which means, you firstly need to become a Permanent Resident of Canada, and then, after several years, you may apply to become a Canadian citizen if you meet all the criteria. Let's look at the difference between what Permanent Residency and Citizenship entails.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs Traveling to Canada“I want to invite my friend to Canada”

10 May 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

I am often contacted by people who have had a visitor visa application for a friend or family member refused and they want to know what information is required in order for an application to succeed.

Blog Canadian Immigration ProgramsExpress Entry 2015 Update: The First Year in Review

13 April 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

This past month heralded the release of the Express Entry Year-End Report for 2015. After being introduced in January of 2015, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided its findings for the first year of operation of the Express Entry application management system.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Working in CanadaFilm and Television workers given the green light to work in Canada!

9 February 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

The process for bringing film and television production workers to Canada will become much easier as of February 17, 2016 with the elimination of the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

BlogWhen there is nowhere left to turn: Making an immigration application on humanitarian and compassionate grounds

26 January 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Canada's immigration program is made up of several distinct categories: Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Spousal Sponsorship, Live-In Caregiver, Provincial Nominee Program and Skilled Trades are just a few of Canada's several immigration categories.

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