First of all, the express entry system is designed for a faster processing of applications under any immigration program the applicant files. Secondly, express entry is not a substitute for a program, and it is not a separate immigration entry
Misrepresentation on Immigration Application
Today, our office was contacted with an interesting question, whether or not a foreign national can be granted a multiple entry visa for coaching Canadians on soccer (the foreign national is an athlete and a professional coach with many years
New system in selecting immigrants in to Canada
In 2014 we had a program which allowed professionals (Federal Skilled Worker Program) who were listed in the demanded occupations’ list to apply to immigrate to Canada. Of course, only a limited number of professions were demanded by the Canadian
Update on Temporary Foreign Applications
Temporary Foreign Worker Applications Fall By 74% (Its time for RCICs to change directions too. No approvals, means no clients and no business). The month of August, 2014 saw a drop by nearly three quarters on the same month in 2012
Canadian Citizenship Law News
Government of Canada Cracking Down on Citizenship Fraud In order to be eligible to obtain Canadian citizenship, prospective Canadian citizens must meet a number of requirements. One such requirement is a minimum 1,095 days spent living in Canada in the
New Rules for Dependent Children for all immigration programs
The Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration will implement new rules for children who may be taking to Canada with their parents as dependent children The new rules will come into effect on August 1st of this year. A dependent child’s
Citizenship Residency Questionnaire / New procedure
Citizenship Residency questionnaire, proof of residence , section 11 for abandonment and new procedures (New) “Before April 17, 2009, in cases where additional information is required from an applicant in order to assess their criteria for any subject application or residence
Why does it take longer to receive your new permanent resident card or citizenship?
The processing time for your application for a renewal of permanent resident card or for a Canadian citizenship now takes longer than before. It happens not just because of a file load in the immigration department, but also because the
Adding chances for Federal Class Category immigration to Canada
I found this article I received for a continued education for immigration practitioners is very interesting as it gives a glance on how to increase chances for professionals who decided to immigrate to Canada. I remember in the past, before
Canadian Immigration for professionals update
As of May 1, 2014, a total of 25,000 total applications will be accepted for processing under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Applications will be received from individuals with skills and experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. For each
Immigration news for professionals
News from the Province of Nova Scotia on immigration: “The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration is processing applications to reach the 150 nominations. Applications are being dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the 150 nominees are identified, any
Latest glance on a Federal skilled worker program
There is an excellent opportunity to immigrate to Canada under the Federal class category. Professionals whose occupations are in demand in Canada (we have 50 eligible for immigration occupations) may apply now to get permanent residence. It is important for
Sponsorship of your foreign spouse into Canada while you are student or on disability benefits.
It is common misunderstanding that Canadians cannot sponsor their foreign spouses (wives, husbands and common-law partners) into Canada, if they don’t make any income. It is not true unless you are on a welfare assistance. Recipients of disability benefits are
Permanent Residence Card and Travel Document
When to apply for a renewing of a Permanent Residence Card (PR Card) and when for a Travel Document instead? Very often my clients who applied for a PR Card ask me what to do, if they have to leave
Inland sponsorship application versus outside of Canada
You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada and you are married to a foreigner. Your fist concern is to reunite with your husband/wife (in legal world we call it “spouse” and it extends to your common-law partner
Declaring your members of family on an immigration application
Very often prospective immigrants to Canada are under the impression that they can leave their children and spouses (husbands and wives) behind and later sponsor them. It is true however they must remember that omitting family members on the application
What you should know about renewing of your PR Card
It seems that applying for a renewing of your permanent resident card (PR Card) is a simple process. You are already a permanent resident in Canada and you have lived here for a number of years and you think that renewing
What evidence to present in Immigration Cases
Immigration law differs from any other law, criminal or civil. It has its own rules. If, for example, you were brought to criminal justice, you would not be able to present hearsay evidence (you cannot bring something as a true statement if
Applying for your wife/husband permanent status in Canada
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who marry foreigners must know that the fact of the marriage doesn’t give an automatic right for the foreigner to receive a permanent status in Canada. Foreign spouses must be “sponsored” by their Canadian wives or
Criminal history and applying for a Canadian citizenship
I have been asked many times how criminality affects applying for a Canadian citizenship. The public is puzzled on what to do, if one had or still has criminal charges,- whether to apply or wait for a citizenship. The key