Canada Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has a reputation for putting together practices and databases designed to help immigrants within or without the country. Whether people are looking at one of the many ways to get permanent residency, looking to replace a permanent resident card, applying for citizenship or just visiting Canada for a short period […]

Canada is committed to the successful integration of immigrants into Canadian society and because of that they provide many immigrant services. Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides online lists of immigrant services throughout the provinces. Local community centers such as libraries will also be able to help immigrants find these useful services and may even host

Permanent Residents are immigrants in Canada who have the right to live and work for as long as they so choose. This status can only be granted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Immigrants who apply for status from outside of Canada may find that coming to Canada can be a bit of a shock. This

For a person to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program they must be able to show that they fit into one of the accepted skill types. Skilled workers are expected to be ready to accept employment as soon as they enter Canada and claim their Permanent Residency. These skill types are listed in

Canada is a very large country and immigrants have many different options for where they want to live. However, with Permanent Residency, nothing is set in stone. Permanent Residents are allowed to move most places in Canada. The only exception being if their employment is integrally part of their Permanent Residency. Canada has a great

One of the most important steps in immigrating to Canada is analyzing one’s finances and preparing for the expected cost of living in a new country. This does not necessarily include the costs of moving, although those are important as well. Rather, it is important to consider that Canada may be a more costly place

Immigration to Quebec follows a different pathway than for the rest of Canada in many cases. Although there are many similar immigration programs to the rest of the country, the processes are handled by different authorities. Persons seeking Permanent Residency in Quebec must go through that province’s government. Quebec is a Canadian province located in

In a broad, generalized sort of way, there are three different kinds of immigration Status in Canada. This list excludes people who are out of status, like those who are in removal proceedings or have expired immigration documents. Temporary Resident People who are only in Canada for a short, temporary period of time are considered

The Citizenship and Immigration Minister of Canada, Chris Alexander, commended the police of Nova Scotia on August 30th for their work in halting immigration fraud. Specifically, the organization responsible for the crackdown on immigration fraud is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP is the Canadian National police force known for their bright red