Date set for New Canadian Citizenship Changes
This thanksgiving many permanent residents interested in applying for Canadian citizenship will have one more thing to be thankful for: the effective date for…
Immigration
Special Sponsorship Cases: When Can You Sponsor Other Family Members
Over the last few weeks I have written about family reunification in Canada’s immigration system. The focus has been on sponsorship of spouses, partners,…
Excluded Family Members in Immigration Applications
Immigration laws and regulations are very complex and unfortunately without proper guidance and consultation you may find yourself in an unexpected position with very…
Love without Borders: Spousal Sponsorship Applications – Part 2
Last week I explained who can sponsor their spouse, partner or dependent child and defined who qualifies to be sponsored. But how does the…
Love Without Borders: Spousal Sponsorship Applications – Part 1
Love knows no boundaries and thankfully the Canadian immigration system allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to apply to be reunited with their…
Understanding Your “Permanent Residence” Status in Canada
By Zeynab Ziaie Up to 300,000 people come to Canada as “immigrants” each year. When immigrants enter Canada for the first time, or “land”…
Top Five Tips for a Successful Visitor Visa Application
By Zeynab Ziaie- Oh Canada, how people like to visit thee! As a country that spans a continent, Canada welcomes millions of visitors each…
Canada Set to Welcome Record Number of International Students
By Zeynab Ziaei – International students are applying to study in Canada in great numbers and we are set to welcome a record number of…
Deadline to Submit Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Applications
By Zeynab Ziaie- One of the important objectives of Canadian immigration policy is family reunification. There are opportunities, albeit limited, for citizens and permanent…
Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act Receive Royal Assent
By Zeynab Ziaei – The much anticipated changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act were finalized when Bill C-6, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act…