Canada requires that any adult who wants to apply for Canadian Citizenship must first live in Canada for a specified period of time before they are eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship. Although there are other Canadian Citizenship Eligibility criteria in addition to time spent in Canada, this post will specifically address the issue of…
Renouncing Canadian Citizenship
Although our office usually assists people with acquiring Canadian Citizenship, there are also those who are Canadian and, for a variety of reasons, no longer want to be. If you are thinking of renouncing Canadian Citizenship, it means that you have decided you no longer want to have any formal connection to Canada. When approved,…
Alberta Opportunity Stream (Alberta AOS)
Alberta Opportunity Stream (Alberta AOS) The Alberta Opportunity Stream is a Provincial immigration program operated by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, for those who are working inside Alberta with specific types of work permit. It is designed to enable Alberta employers to retain qualified foreign workers who are already employed with their business. Eligible candidates…
Proof of Funds for Express Entry
Proof of funds is a required component of some applications for Permanent Residence to Canada, in order to ensure that the applicant will have enough money to move to Canada and become established during the time that it takes to find employment. The amount of money needed depends on the family size (principal applicant, spouse…
What is a Valid Job Offer for Express Entry?
If you have a valid job offer with a Canadian company, you can obtain extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for Arranged Employment through the Express Entry system for immigration to Canada. However, it’s not enough to have a Canadian company that wants to hire you – not all job offers qualify you for Arranged…
Spousal Sponsorship or Express Entry
Sometimes prospective immigrants to Canada will meet the criteria for more than one program and need to decide which pathway is the better option to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada. Most often, this dilemma applies to foreign nationals who are in a relationship with a Canadian but also meet the criteria for an economic…
What is an eTA Application for Canada?
Electronic travel authorization is a mandatory pre-screeing process that assesses the eligibility of travelers from certain countries to enter Canada. It is not a visa, but rather a digital authorization that is electronically linked to your passport and provides commercial airlines with assurance that you will be permitted to enter Canada upon arrival. Who needs…
Visitor Visa to Work Permit Canada
The COVID pandemic brought about many changes related to global travel, and the decreased ability to cross international borders impacted significantly Canadian immigration processes. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced many changes to its policies during that time period, in an effort to address some of the issues created by the inability to cross borders….
Wait – Don’t Submit that Express Entry Profile!
Express Entry is Canada’s largest economic immigration program, responsible for the vast majority of immigrants from overseas that settle in Canada every year. Even conducting basic research online about how to immigrate to Canada, you will find many articles of general guidance telling you how to submit an Express Entry profile as your first step…
Citizenship Application Canada
Becoming a Canadian citizen is one of the most significant life moments. The freedom and opportunity that comes with having a Canadian passport is one of the reason that so many people from around the world strive to find a place for themselves, and their families, in Canada. If you are dreaming of obtaining Canadian…
