A visitor is defined as a person who is lawfully in Canada, or seeks to come into Canada temporarily (i.e. visit, study, work) and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or the holder of a minister’s permit. Every visitor, unless exempted, must apply for and obtain a visa before appearing at a Port […]
Read MoreAlmost 130,000 students come to Canada each year to study. Most foreign nationals must apply for a study permit to study at a Canadian educational institution. A study permit, once issued, allows a foreign national to study in Canada, at an approved institute for the duration of the specified course or program. REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS […]
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From January 2015 Immigration Canada implemented an electronic system called Express Entry in order to manage the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades, and some Provincial Nominee Programs. STEP 1 – EXPRESS ENTRY POOL PROFILE CREATION STEP 2 – SELECTION FROM POOL STEP 3 – PERMANENT RESIDENCE APPLICATION COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM IN […]
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1) OWNER OPERATOR PROGRAM This program is designed for business persons who will own and manage a business in Canada, contributing to the economy and creating new jobs. They must demonstrate business experience and a minimum legally obtained net worth of CDN $300,000. 2) VENTURE CAPITAL PILOT PROGRAM The Immigrant Investor Venture Capital (IIVC) Pilot […]
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Refugees are people who have fled their countries because of a well-founded fear of persecution, and who are therefore unable to return home. Many refugees come from war-torn countries and have seen or experienced unthinkable horrors. A refugee is different from an immigrant, in that an immigrant is a person who chooses to settle permanently […]
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Work is defined as an activity in the Canadian Immigration Regulations for which remuneration is earned or that competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Canadian labor market. Generally, individuals who are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, require a valid work permit to work in Canada. However, foreign workers […]
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The Federal Skilled Worker program is managed by the Express Entry program from January 1, 2015. Federal Skilled Worker program requirements: In order to qualify for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa, Canadian Federal Skilled Worker applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements: Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time […]
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Most provinces and territories in Canada can nominate immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These immigrants must have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of that province or territory, and must want to live there. Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) […]
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