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Under the Table Jobs in Toronto

Toronto has always been a place where, depending on the sector, if you looked hard enough, you could often find a job that paid you in cash. In other words, you could find work under-the-table. The construction sector – the trades as they say – and the restaurant and pub business have both traditionally been…

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Canadian Language Benchmark Test Nightmare

A Letter From One of Our Users: he shares his experience trying to become a permanent resident. IRCC wants him to provide French language test results, but he is a French teacher…in Canada.

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Canada vs. Germany – Where Should I Go?

Canada and Germany are both nations that receive a relatively large volume of immigrants, from all around the world. Both countries are considered an attractive destination for those who seek a better quality of life for themselves and their family.

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Canada vs. the USA – Where to immigrate

The USA Versus Canada: Immigration and a New Life See individual cities compared   The USA: Reasons why people immigrate, and a brief history of immigration When we think about the USA, it is inevitable that we think of immigration and the mass migration that occurred in the past; the United States is a nation…

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Citizenship Residence Calculator: the Dos and Don’ts of the CIT0407

You have your PR card, that wonderful piece of ID that says you are a bona fide resident of Canada. But there’re a few key steps to take to finally get your Canadian citizenship and that prized passport that means you go where you want, when you want, and how you want. And perhaps one…

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Do I Need an eTA to Come to Canada?

Started August 1, 2015, you will be able to apply for an eTA online in order to come to Canada. An eTA is an Electronic Travel Authorization and will be required for those visa-exempt foreign nationals who wish to travel by air to Canada, starting November 10, 2016. As of that date, you will require…

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How to Seek Asylum in Canada at the PanAm Games or Women’s World Cup

Some World Cup and Games participants, whether they be athletes, coaches, technical or other support personnel, or even dignitaries, occasionally request asylum during an international sporting event like these 3 tournaments.

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Your Immigration Lawyer Screwed Up. What’s Next?

When you’ve hired an immigration consultant or lawyer and your application is rejected because of errors and screw ups by your consultant, it’s an incredibly frustrating moment for you. You’ve paid out a part of your savings in fees and not only was your application rejected – always a risk even for an application that…

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Where to Study: Canada Vs. Australia

Australian National University by Bidgee / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5 Let’s see how the top Canadian and Australian universities do in the global rankings and then dig down into how well they score in domestic surveys in each respective country. There is no definite ranking. Like the universities themselves, they all compete with…

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Where to Emigrate from Brazil

So let’s assume you are somewhere in Brazil looking to work abroad and also study in English. Where to go? The top choices, in alphabetical order, are: Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

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Canada vs New Zealand – Where should I Go: Auckland or Ottawa

New Zealand compared to Canada, Auckland compared to Ottawa Welcome to another edition of our Canada vs. series: Auckland vs. Ottawa – New Zealand’s biggest city versus Canada’s Capital Region.

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Canada vs New Zealand – Where should I Go: Halifax or Wellington?

New Zealand compared to Canada, Wellington compared to Halifax Now that we’ve tackled the big cities, what about some smaller cities, a little off the beaten path? Canada’s port city versus the capital city of New Zealand.

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