How COVID-19 is Affecting Canadian Immigration

The COVID-19 pandemic or Coronavirus has affected Canada’s immigration policies. These policies restrict travel and have delayed immigration procedures. First put into force in March, some of these have changed, or had to be extended multiple times. Currently, only certain foreign nationals can enter Canada, removal orders are suspended, most appeals of immigration decisions are […]
What Canadians Stuck Abroad due to Covid-19 Should Know

On March 18th, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic (aka Coronavirus), the Canadian Government began implementing travel restrictions. These restrictions have been updated and extended multiple times, with no apparent end date yet. This rapidly evolving response has been difficult to navigate for those affected. This article attempts to provide an accessible explanation of […]
How the Coronavirus Affects Canada’s Temporary Resident Status

How the Coronavirus Affects Canada’s Temporary Resident Status | temporary status, work permit, study permit, visitor visa | As of 12:00pm, March 18, the Canadian government has in place travel restrictions limiting the entry of temporary residents to Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the department of the Canadian government responsible for, among other […]
How Do Foreign Exchange Programs Work

The Foreign Exchange Programs: Two Broad Categories. The category of foreign exchange program you can apply under depends on where you are applying from. The International Experience Class (IEC) lists countries Canada has bilateral exchange agreements with. For citizens of certain non-IEC countries, you may still apply through a Recognized Organization. For Citizens of IEC […]
How to Work in Foreign Country / Canada

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How To Sponsor a Foreign Worker In Canada?

Background: The Canadian Labour Market Canadian employers may sponsor of a foreign worker. However Canada’s labour market is skilled, given the relatively high quality of education available to Canadians. Nevertheless, there may be some occupations in which a foreign worker may legally work in Canada. In cases such as these. Keep in mind the phase […]
How to Appeal Temporary Immigration Decision Canada

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How Long Can a Temporary Foreign Worker Stay in Canada

Canada’s immigration laws and policy regulate how long a temporary foreign worker Can stay in Canada as a worker. The duration for a worker’s ability to stay in Canada often depend on the category of work permit they have initially obtained. There are open and closed work permits. Temporary Foreign Worker Open Work Permits Some work […]
Can a Student Drive to School with a Permit

Can a Student Drive to School with a Permit? Study permit holders in Canada (who are full time students, particularly those in the latter year of secondary school) may be of driving age. If they are of driving age they may want to drive to school while possessing a study permit. In the province of […]
Temporary Resident Permit vs Visitor Visa

A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa) is the document placed by a visa officer into a passport – that document can allow a person to approach a Canadian port of entry (such as an airport in Canada) to request admission as a visitor. At a port of entry, a Canada Border […]