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Bringing your American Partner to Canada

As close culturally as Canada and the USA are, and as easy as it is for an American to adapt to Canadian life, it seems that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) wants your American spouse to wait in their home country – that would be the USA – until your sponsorship application is approved. A…

International Experience Canada (IEC)

International Experience Canada (IEC) Updated for 2019 Maybe it’s time to pack up and begin to explore the world and all it has to offer. International Experience Canada (IEC) gives you the opportunity to work, travel and gain experience in Canada. Or, if you are a Canadian looking to travel abroad under the working holiday…

Live-in Caregiver Program Canada

Caregiver Pilot Programs for 2019 Are you a live-in caregiver from abroad working in Canada? If so, there have been important changes to the live-in caregiver program that you should be aware of. As of June 18, 2019, applications for the following two pilot programs will no longer be accepted: Caring for Children: Applications submitted…

How to Get Visa Invitation Letter for Canada in 6 Steps

Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) Course

Temporary Resident Visa Tutorial An in-depth step-by-step guide on how to fill out your own visitor visa application Chapter 1: Terms you need to know when getting a Visitor Visa to Canada COVID has changed everything, at least for the following year or so. While getting a visitor visa to Canada was never automatic, for…

A History of Toronto Immigration

Never mind the archaeological remains of Roman ships found in the harbours of Caracas and Rio de Janeiro. Never mind the Vikings in Labrador and Newfoundland. Never mind that Basque whalers fished in the Gulf of St. Lawrence a couple of centuries before Jacques Cartier planted his cross in the Gaspe. We’ll let the official…

Do-it-yourself Letter Explanation for immigration

Some say that your Summary Letter (LOE) is one of the more important documents, if not the most important document, in your immigration package. This is the document that clearly answers the following questions for the Canadian immigration officer reviewing your application:

What Every New Immigrant to Canada Needs in their Wallet

Every Canadian should have the following cards in their wallet. (This article focuses on Ontario because it’s Canada’s most populous province.)

A Brief History of Canadian Immigration

It’s no secret that one of the most important social forces in the development of the United States and Canada has been—and remains—immigration.  There’s a common enough saying among Americans, “We are all immigrants,” and it’s a truth which not only holds for most Canadians as well, but indeed, gives a hint as to the…

Where are the Jobs in Canada in 2022?

When you arrive in Canada with your PR visa (or your temporary open work permit), the main question most people have is: where are the jobs? The answer, of course, depends on a number of things:

TOEFL vs IELTS: Which Language Test Should I Take for Canada?

What English Language Test should you take?

Paying your CIC Fees in Canada-the IMM 5401 Fee Receipt

PLEASE NOTE: The IMM 5401 has been retired and is no longer used. Fees are now paid online by credit card or debit card. So this article is no longer relevant. Instructions about paying your fees can be found as you file your application online. Filing an application through Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) within Canada…