ONE TIME Fee Exemption for Temporary Resident Permits Issued to Foreign Nationals who are Inadmissible on Criminality Grounds
March 13, 2012 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: General, Immigration, Residency
If you are a foreign national—not a Canadian citizen—and have certain criminal records, such as driving under influence (DUI), then you may not be able to enter into Canada without applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), which costs $200.00 as a fee to apply for such entry. On January 13, 2012 the Minister of [...]
Issuance of Open Work Permits For Live-In Caregivers Class
December 20, 2011 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: General, Immigration, Visa's, Work Permits
As of December 15th, 2011, people who are under the live-in caregiver program who have submitted an application for permanent residence under such class AND have also submitted an application for an open work permit will be issued an open work permit for a duration of up to four (4) years as long as their [...]
What is the “Super Visa” for Parents and Grandparents
December 5, 2011 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: General, Immigration, Visa's
Effective December 1st, 2011, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) provides a special visitor’s visa for parents and grandparents from overseas to stay in Canada with their children and grandchildren for extended period of time – up to two (2) years. On November 4th, 2011, CIC announced a temporary pause on all new sponsorship applications for [...]
New PhD Eligibility Stream under the Federal Skilled Worker Class
November 7, 2011 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: Featured, General, Immigration, Skilled Worker
As of November 5th, 2011, international students pursuing PhD studies at qualified Canadian educational institutions may apply under the Federal Skilled Worker PhD Eligibility Stream. How to be qualified: 1. Your application MUST be received after November 5th, 2011 by the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia. 2. You must be either: a. [...]
No More Sponsorship For Parents and Grandparents Until Further Notice
November 7, 2011 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: Featured, General, Immigration, Sponsors
As of November 5th, 2011 (last Saturday), Citizenship and Immigration Canada will not accept any sponsorship applications to sponsor parents or grandparents until further notice or for 24 months (until November 4th, 2013) because the waiting period for parents’ and grandparents’ sponsorships is currently longer than 4 years. All applications received by Centralized Processing Centre [...]
