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Your Guide to Cross-Border Shopping

Shopping across the border of Canada and the US? Wondering what the duty from USA to Canada is, or what you have to pay when you cross the border from Canada to US? Our cross-border shopping guide will let you know:

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The Real Reasons Your Visa to Canada Was Refused

When IRCC sends you a rejection letter, also called a refusal letter, for your Visitor Visa application, they are not obligated by law to give you detailed reasons why your application was refused. You will usually receive a form letter with several listed items, some of which are checked off.

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Best Jobs in the – GTA

You want to immigrate to Canada but you are not sure where you want to live or what you would do with a living. Toronto is Canada’s most popular destination for new immigrants. So, you probably want to know what jobs are available in the Greater Toronto Area. Well, we’re here to help. First, we’re…

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Canada vs Australia, Where should I go?

Australia compared to Canada, Sydney compared to Toronto In the most recent years Canada and Australia have become two of the biggest destination hot spots for Irish and British people who wish to work and travel. So, what’s it going to be Moose or Kangaroos? Hockey or Aussie Rules? This article will highlight the day…

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UK to Get Blue Passports Back

Do you prefer the current maroon passport or the old blue passport?

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Bring Your Mexican Spouse to Canada in 2 Steps

The process of bringing a foreign spouse or partner into Canada will vary from country to country, but overall, the sponsorship process will remain the same. Before you can even consider sponsoring your partner, you will need to obtain a valid marriage license. In many cases, this must be done in their home country. Keep…

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Who Needs a Visa to Come to Canada

There is a big difference between needing and not needing a visa to enter Canada. In either case, Canadian immigration authorities will have the final say at your port of entry, usually an airport nowadays, in Canada. But needing a visa means a sometimes lengthy list of requirements, as well as filling out the application…

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The Pros and Cons of Renouncing Your Permanent Residency

If your case is a routine one the process of giving up your residency can be a painless and smooth experience. However there is the possibility that the processing time can be long and drawn out if certain requirements are not met. In addition like with any major decision in your life you must consider…

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Bringing Your Jamaican Spouse to Canada

If you are a Canadian permanent resident or citizen who wishes to marry someone from another country and bring them back to Canada, you will need to be aware of the steps necessary to successfully do so. The process involves first obtaining a marriage license, which may require showing proof of your Canadian citizenship, as…

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How to Apply for Your eTA

As of November 10, 2016, you will be required to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before you will be allowed to board a flight to Canada if you don’t otherwise need a visa. Read more for details. (Americans excepted.) If you forget to mention your criminal record, or health issues, and the Canadian…

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Consent Letter for Children While Travelling

A consent letter gives proof that a child travelling with you has the permission of the parent(s) or guardian who is not accompanying them on the trip. While there is no explicit legal requirement to carry a consent letter when travelling within Canada, failure to show a consent letter may result in delays or refusal…

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Top Mistakes when Travelling to Canada

As humans we are bound to make mistakes and as tourists to a new country, we can be forgiven the little social gaffes we make while travelling in a foreign land. However, some mistakes can be tolerated but others tend to display some level of ignorance or pure carelessness. Some travelling mistakes could cost time…

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