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Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?New Direct Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence Announced to Rejuvenate Atlantic Provinces

22 February 2017by Victor Ing

On January 27, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced the first details of a pilot project that offers a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence for applicants who wish to permanently settle in Atlantic Canada. The “Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project” (AIPP) begins in March 2017 and will accept up to 2000 applications in its first year of operation. Citing a shrinking labour force and ageing population in Atlantic Canada, IRCC hopes that the pilot project will improve the economic outlook in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador in the years to come.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Working in CanadaThe Trump Effect: Turning to Canada’s Immigration program

9 February 2017by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Ironically, the above quote is featured on the Statue of Liberty at Liberty Island in the New York City harbour where America welcomed hundreds of thousands of new immigrants to the United States. It might just as well be featured at Canadian ports of entry, as thousands of US alien residents and asylum seekers are considering alternative immigration strategies in their futures. President Trump's Executive Order restricting visas to nationals from seven specified nations, has only intensified concern for many currently in the US and has focused attention on alternative immigration options to Canada.

Blog How do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?Working in CanadaImmigration Repeals Flawed Four-In, Four-Out Rule

23 January 2017by Victor Ing

On December 13, 2016 the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) repealed the “four-in, four-out” rule originally introduced in April 2011 that applied to certain temporary foreign workers to prevent them from working in Canada for more than four consecutive years without returning to their home countries.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?I have a criminal record – Can I come to Canada?

6 December 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Many travellers to Canada find themselves turned away at the border when a CBSA officer finds they have a criminal record. In the post 9/11 world of continuously enhanced border security, CBSA officers are able to access an individual's criminal history with a swipe of a passport. How can you be permitted to Canada if you have a criminal conviction in your past? The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) provides both permanent and temporary solutions.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaMinister of Immigration Changes Formula for Points Scoring under Express Entry

24 November 2016by Victor Ing

The Minister of Immigration recently announced changes to the Express Entry system that will help certain skilled immigrants, especially those that have completed post-secondary studies in Canada, obtain Canadian permanent residence. Starting November 19, 2016, additional points will be granted to candidates who are former international students and who have job offers that are not supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?Immigrating to Canada from the USA

18 November 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

With every changeover in the United States of its administration, there is a spike in interest from Americans for ‘Immigrating to Canada’. From the Bush and Obama electoral victories through to the now pending Trump presidency, this desire to move north has become expected given the passion each election evokes.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers How do I immigrate to Canada?‘Really, you signed blank forms?’ Best practices for immigration clients.

4 October 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Often the clients that come to see us have previously worked with other immigration professionals. In many cases they have not been advised according to best practices and/or have placed misguided trust in those professionals. One of the most blatant misguided practices is to have applicants sign blank immigration application forms and then rely on the immigration professional to complete the application on their behalf. If an immigration professional asks you to do this, warning bells should go off immediately and you should find another professional to work with.

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs Traveling to CanadaScreening for Anti-Canadian values – Unworkable or Unpopular?

19 September 2016by Victor Ing

Immigration has been a popular subject in the news in the past several weeks since Conservative leadership candidate, Kellie Leitch, suggested that potential immigrants should be screened for “anti-Canadian values”. This suggestion has been heavily criticized and dissected in the media. Some have dismissed the idea as being anti-Canadian in itself, while others have criticized the idea as simply “unworkable”. We can likely all agree that there is such a thing as “Canadian values”, but is the idea of screening for them really unworkable or just unpopular, or both? Here are some considerations from an immigration processing standpoint.

Blog Canada Immigration Lawyers Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaDoes Canada Need More Temporary Foreign Workers?

16 August 2016by Victor Ing

As long as there are immigration programs in Canada there will always be debate about whether we should be encouraging more or less immigration to this country. How many immigrants should we admit every year and in what program categories? What is the right balance?

Blog Canadian Immigration Programs How do I get a work visa for Canada?How to Get a Canadian Student Visa“Studying in Canada as a path to permanent residence: What International students need to know”

2 August 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.

Canada welcomes over 120,000 international students each year. Many students come to study English or French to improve their language skills. Some students come for the cultural experience of living and studying in a different country. Most students come with the goal of obtaining Canadian work experience and ultimately, permanent residence. Here are some tips for achieving that goal.

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