Category Archives: Canadian Immigration
Language Testing for Immigration to Canada
Even though Canada’s two official languages are English and French, many Canadians do not speak either of these languages as their first language. Just over 55 percent of the population of Canada is native English speakers, while native French speakers account for 20 percent. This means that nearly a quarter of the people who… Read More »
Is It Easier to Emigrate to the United States from Canada?
Emigrating to the United States is a top goal for many people around the globe, and Canada has emerged as a popular entry point for these individuals. Is there any benefit to emigrating to the United States from Canada rather than from your home nation? What happens if you move to Canada first before… Read More »
CUSMA Eligibility For Business People Immigrating To Canada
If you are seeking to enter Canada for work purposes, there are multiple options that you may be eligible to pursue. Because it covers the largest free trade region in the world, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is the basis for many individuals immigrating for work. There are special immigration rules that apply to… Read More »
Canada Immigration Laws On Extensions And Change Of Conditions
When you enter Canada as a visitor, student, or worker, you are given temporary resident status that allows you to remain in the country legally for a designated amount of time. The memorialization of your status is the stamp that immigration officials applied upon your arrival. The date included with the stamp is an… Read More »
Moving From The US To Canada? 3 Options For Express Entry
Canada is one of the most popular destinations for individuals across the globe who are seeking to immigrate for family, work, and education reasons. On average, Canada welcomes almost 280,000 immigrants every year, and more than 10,000 of them are heading north from the US. Many Americans have a general knowledge about immigration laws… Read More »
The Pandemic Has Shifted Canadian Birth Rates To A Record Low – Can Immigration Help?
Canadians are known for a lot of things including good maple syrup, ice hockey and poutine. One thing that we are not known for, however, is being particularly reproductive and even the best maple syrup doesn’t change the facts behind this reputation. The Canadian birth rate has actually been on the decline for a… Read More »
Why Canada Needs Immigrants To Work In IT
With all the evolution that technology has undergone over the years, it may be unsurprising that information technology (IT) professionals are increasingly valued in today’s world. One of the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that businesses now need employees with IT skills more than ever as digital platforms are becoming more and… Read More »
The Impact Of The Pandemic Immigration Backlog
One of the lingering consequences of the extended government shutdowns since early last year is that Canada is facing a staggering immigration backlog. As of July of this year, the backlog of permanent residence applications, for example, had increased by an astounding 70 percent since February of 2020. As the country continues to reopen,… Read More »
Immigrating To Canada To Open A Small Business?
It probably comes as no surprise that a healthy percentage of the small business owners in Canada happen to be immigrants. The results published in the Business Development Bank of Canada report for example, indicated that immigrants, including refugees, actually twice as likely to take steps to bring an entrepreneurial project to life in… Read More »
Legal Help And International Students
It was recently announced that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting in motion the steps to suspend international student travel to Ontario in response to what was stated to be the province’s request for this. Interestingly, the premier’s office later said they did not make a formal request for the federal government to halt… Read More »