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

14 June 2016

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 How do I get a work visa for Canada?Owner/Operators Filling the Gap in Business Immigration Programs

1 June 2016

It has been over two years since June 2014 when the federal government permanently shut down the federal immigrant investor pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Under the former program, foreign investors and entrepreneurs could obtain permanent residence in exchange for a one-time lump sum investment to Canada. The program was finally scrapped over widespread criticism that it was not generating long-term benefits for Canadians and because many viewed the program as a way for immigrants to buy their way to Canadian citizenship. Unsurprisingly, the new immigration Minister, the Honourable John McCallum, has already publicly stated that there are no current plans to restart or reinvent the troubled program.

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

10 May 2016

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 ProgramsA Cautious Start to the New BC PNP Skills Immigration Intake System

26 April 2016

In January 2016 the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced its new immigration application processing system known as the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). In its first quarter of operations, the BC PNP conducted two rounds of invitations to apply for provincial nominations for permanent residence, which took place on March 11 and April 8, 2016.

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

13 April 2016

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 Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration ProgramsImmigration Minister Announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2016

22 March 2016

On March 8, 2016, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable John McCallum, announced the overall immigration targets for 2016. Ordinarily, the Minister is required to provide his annual report to Parliament on or before November 1 of each year. Given that last year was an election year that resulted in a change of government, a levels plan was not presented to Parliament for 2015.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaBC PNP Announces New Program Delivery for 2016

25 February 2016

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has just announced its skills immigration programs for 2016. On January 27, 2016, the BC PNP revealed the “Skills Immigration Registration System” (SIRS) that fundamentally changes the way that new applications will be processed starting this year.

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

9 February 2016

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).

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Family Reunification in Canada How do I immigrate to Canada?How to Get a Canadian Student Visa Working in CanadaCanada’s Immigration Year Ahead

12 January 2016

The beginning of a new year is often a time to contemplate what to expect in the coming months.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaStudents Beware: Are you Allowed to Work while Studying in Canada?

15 December 2015

Attracting and retaining international students has long been a priority for Canada’s immigration program. Every year thousands of students from all over the world enter Canada to seek a quality education. The top source countries of international students in Canada in the past 10 years have been China, India, Korea and France.

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

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Owner/Operators Filling the Gap in Business Immigration Programs

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

Blog Canadian Immigration ProgramsA Cautious Start to the New BC PNP Skills Immigration Intake System

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

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration ProgramsImmigration Minister Announces Immigration Levels Plan for 2016

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaBC PNP Announces New Program Delivery for 2016

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

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Family Reunification in Canada How do I immigrate to Canada?How to Get a Canadian Student Visa Working in CanadaCanada’s Immigration Year Ahead

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