Under new rules, the Canadian immigration authorities require a potential candidate for immigration to Canada to evaluate their foreign credentials. There are five institutions in Canada at present time which are designated to evaluate foreign diplomas and certificates. Designated meaning
Spousal relationships from the prospective of Canadian Immigration (Conjugal relationship, common-law-spouses, excluded relationships)
Some applicants in sponsorship cases often ask me: what is a spouse? Why not say “wife” or “husband”? My answer is that because, as a Canadian or permanent resident, you can sponsor not only a partner with whom you are
Obtaining a Pardon (Record Suspension) and Waiver
Sometimes, Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada underestimate the importance of their criminal record being formally removed from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database. For example, if a permanent resident did not obtain a pardon for a past
In- home caregivers’ program. Canadians who hire foreign live-in-caregivers.
Those Canadians who need to employ a foreigner as a caregiver for children (under 18 years of age), elderly (65+) or special needs family member (persons with disabilities) are required first to demonstrate that they were unable to hire a
Opportunities for business immigrants in Saskatchewan
The province is expecting to accept new applicants under business class category after completion of assessment of those applications which were received in 2014. It is a good idea for potential immigrants to start preparing their documentation (such as financial
A Pilot Project: Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream.
A potential immigrant to Canada may choose and be chosen by Nova Scotia to establish themselves in that province. The province has an agreement with the federal government to make its own decision on who is a suitable candidate for
Nova Scotia reveals a list of occupations in demand
Nova Scotia opens its gates for these professionals for immigration to the province (please note that there is no requirement to have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer): Financial Auditors and Accountants (NOC 1111); Financial and Investment Analysts
What should you know before making a profile on Express Entry for Federal skilled workers?
You have to have a work experience under one of the occupations described in National Occupational Classification (NOC), levels 0, A or B (managerial or professional level). The minimum length of work must be one year and you have to
What steps should a Canadian employer take to hire a Foreign Worker
In light of a tough economic situation around the globe and also in Canada, our government toughened the rules for any Canadian employer who wants to bring a foreign specialist to work in Canada. The idea is to discourage them