Details Unveiled for 2019’s Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship Program
The wait is over and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finally released details of the much-anticipated reopening of the Parent and Grandparent…
Realizing the Canadian Dream
Federal government increasing funding for immigrants to connect with Canadian job market Canada’s immigration policies in attracting skilled workers over the past four…
Criminal Inadmissibility
Why does Canada deem that certain individuals are “inadmissible” to enter the country? Canada’s immigration laws and regulations must balance the nation’s interest in…
Understanding Inadmissibility: Medical Inadmissibility
If you wish to immigrate to Canada, and in some cases if you are applying for a temporary visa, you must undergo a medical…
Understanding Inadmissibility: Who is inadmissible for immigration purposes?
Immigration laws and regulations determine the requirements to enter and the process for applying for temporary and permanent visas. They also set out the…
Understanding Inadmissibility: Who is inadmissible for immigration purposes?
Immigration laws and regulations determine the requirements to enter and the process for applying for temporary and permanent visas. They also set out the…
How to Choose an Immigration Representative
The Canadian immigration and citizenship system is complicated and constantly changing. Each case is unique and the way in which laws and regulations apply…
Preparing for 2019 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Applications
Many Canadian families are eagerly awaiting news from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to find out if they will have a chance to…
Legalization of Cannabis: Impact on Your Ability to Travel
On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act and a number of supporting regulations and ministerial orders came into force, legalizing recreational use of cannabis…
Understanding Your “Permanent Residence” Status in Canada
Up to 300,000 people come to Canada as “immigrants” each year. When immigrants enter Canada for the first time, or “land” in Canada, they…