In short, you must be able to provide for your spouse or common-law partner’s basic needs. If you sponsor your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable). […]
Canada’s labour force shrank in June, largely due to people age 55 and older leaving the labour force. June’s Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s labour market is still tightening, making it difficult for Canadian employers to find workers. Employment fell by 43,000 last month. It marks the first employment decline not associated with […]
Two thirds of Canadian businesses surveyed hire talent from abroad. Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries. The Business Council of Canada (BCC) recently released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were surveyed about how they use Canada’s immigration programs to hire […]
In Part 7 of CIC News’ special interview series, Sean Fraser talks about his bucket list of items to complete during his term as minister of immigration. We asked Sean Fraser what he personally wants to achieve during his term as Canada’s minister of immigration. There were four items on Fraser’s bucket list, all […]
There may be solutions for performing artists to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada. If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will encounter issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been convicted of an offense or arrested, you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. No matter the reason for travel, […]
How to sponsor your spouse or partner through inland and outland sponsorship. Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national may sponsor that person to join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner. There are two main […]
Find out which PNPs around the country held draws and how many immigration candidates were invited during the first week of July. This past week, three Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be […]
Canadian Muslims are celebrating one of the holiest event of the year with prayers, meals, and charity. Today, Muslim communities across Canada are celebrating Eid ul-Adha, marking the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid ul-Adha is a time to gather with family and friends, share a special meal, provide […]
If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence. While your spouse or partner’s permanent residence application is being processed, they must: Maintain legal status as a temporary resident in Canada, and; Wait for their work permit to be approved before […]
The eligibility criteria of the two main Express Entry programs to help you plan for Canadian immigration. Canada’s Express Entry system manages the applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). You can be eligible for both at the same time, but you cannot choose which one you get invited to apply for. The […]
