Canada Immigration Law
Welcome to the Canadian Legal Information Centre. We feature articles and podcasts from our network of lawyers who specialize in immigration law in Canada. Please take the time to research your issues with our search feature or to contact these immigration lawyers directly.New Canadian Citizenship Rule
Jennifer Roggemann explians the new Canadian Citizenship rule. Introduction: To obtain citizenship, there are three ways in general: You were born in Canada – jus soli or citizenship by birth on soil: You were ...
How A Student Can Make The Transition To Permanent Resident Of Canada
The government has also adapted its immigration programs to make it easier for people to transition from being foreign students in Canada to becoming permanent residents. They’ve made changes over the ...
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Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.New Canadian Citizenship Rule
Jennifer Roggemann explians the new Canadian Citizenship rule. Introduction: To obtain citizenship, there are three ways in general: You were born in Canada – jus soli or citizenship by birth on soil: You were born outside of Canada, but entered Canada as a permanent resident or landed immigrant and obtained a citizenship – naturalization; You... [Read this article]
Michael Greene LL.B.How A Student Can Make The Transition To Permanent Resident Of Canada
The government has also adapted its immigration programs to make it easier for people to transition from being foreign students in Canada to becoming permanent residents. They’ve made changes over the last few years and some over the last few months to make it much easier, so that Canada is more likely to retain those people who want to stay. People... [Read this article]
Darryl Larson LL.B.How To Avoid Mistakes When Applying For Investor Status
Mistakes to avoid when applying for investor status: 1. Make sure to have a qualified lawyer to guide you through the process. It is a complex process, in the sense of the huge number of documents that are required. 2. Make sure that your business records are complete and up to date and follow a Canadian business model with the emphasis on financial... [Read this article]
Joshua B. Sohn LL.B.Six Criteria That Must Be Met Before Someone Can Apply For Citizenship
Joshua Sohn explains six criteria that are needed before a person can apply for citizenship in Canada. 1. First, to apply to be a citizen of Canada you need to be 18 years or older. Someone under 18 needs to have a Canadian parent who is already a citizen or who is simultaneously applying for citizenship. A parent can apply on behalf of a child. 2.... [Read this article]
