Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) 101: What you need to know if you want to visit Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:04 +0000

Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Unless an individual is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or from a visa-exempt country, an individual who wants to enter Canada for a temporary purpose must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Get a Free Legal Consultation A temporary purpose includes tourists, temporary foreign workers […]

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Experiencing delays in your Canadian immigration application? A writ of mandamus may be helpful

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:17 +0000

The Canadian federal courts have recently ruled on two cases concerning processing delays in immigration and study permit applications. In both cases, the applicant asked the court to issue a writ of mandamus to compel Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process their application. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration A writ […]

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Top 10 Things to Do as a Newcomer to Canada this August 2023 

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:56 +0000

Canada’s summers provide a great opportunity for newcomers to this country to travel and experience everything this country has to offer. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Summer in Canada officially begins this year on June 21, 2023. August is midsummer in Canada. It is usually slightly cooler than July, but still warm. […]

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Is it illegal for employers to ask newcomers about their lack of Canadian work experience?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:08 +0000

A lack of Canadian experience is a common barrier identified by newcomers as they pursue meaningful work in their new country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Ontario Human Rights commission identified other barriers that immigrants experience when finding jobs that correspond with their education, skills and experience. These can include: Employers […]

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Most popular ways to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:21 +0000

In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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The security screening process for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:25 +0000

The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian society. Before you arrive, Canadian immigration officials will conduct a background check in order to make a final decision on your application for admission to […]

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Study: Canada home to almost 1 million temporary residents

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000

On June 20th, Statistic Canada released a study titled “Non-permanent residents in Canada: a portrait of a growing population from the 2021 Census”. The study looks at characteristics of non-permanent residents by their reason for temporary residence in Canada, based on results from the 2021 Census of Population. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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Open-work permits available for spouses, partners and children of sponsors

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:21 +0000

During the processing of a family class sponsorship application, some sponsored spouses, partners, and their dependent children, will come to Canada as temporary residents to be with their sponsor. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced at the end of May a temporary public policy allowing these individuals to work in Canada while their application […]

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Canada’s population reaches 40 million people thanks to immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Canada’s population has surpassed 40 million people. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Statistics Canada has a “population clock”, which estimates Canada’s population in real time based on a number of factors like recent trends for births, deaths, and migration data. The clock hit 40 million today just before 3 pm on Friday […]

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Canada passes new law to promote Francophone immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:42:23 +0000

Canada has passed a new law that emphasizes the importance of the French language in Canada by prioritizing francophone immigration and minorities outside Quebec. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Bill C-13 introduces, for the first time, immigration into the Official Languages Act (OLA). The OLA is the federal statute that made English […]

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