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How to Complete the IMM 5257 Application for a Temporary Resident Visa

In Canada, a routine tourism or business visa is called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). If you have been issued a TRV, you will normally be allowed to stay in Canada for 6 months, as long as you successfully enter the country.

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Working Holiday Visa for Canadians (IEC)

International Experience Canada (IEC) 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 one of the participating countries. If you are trying to come to Canada under this program, see this…

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Canadian Citizenship by Descent Course: How to Fill Out CIT 0001 Application

How to Fill Out the CIT 0001 First Citizenship Certificate Application when claiming Canadian citizenship by descent

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Marrying and Sponsoring a Turkmen Citizen

Marriage to a Turkmen Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Turkmen citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. If you want to bring your Turkmen spouse or…

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Starting a business in Canada

If you want to establish a business in Canada and become a permanent resident this may be the category for you. Business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers who wish to buy or create businesses in Canada may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through provincial nominee programs. Most Provinces offer various immigrant investment programs in…

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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.)

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Federal Skilled Worker

Apply for FSW through Express Entry A federal skilled worker is a person with a post-secondary level of education (or in some cases only secondary education), work experience, and knowledge of at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French). A skilled worker is assessed against a points system. Points are awarded for the…

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Semi Skilled Worker Immigration Alberta

Alberta Semi Skilled Worker PNP (AINP) The Alberta semi skilled workers category is a way for you to be nominated by the province of Alberta to apply for permanent residence in Canada as a semi skilled worker (i.e a worker with high school education and some work experience). You must fully demonstrate that you intend…

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Marrying and Sponsoring a Zimbabwean Citizen

Marriage to a Zimbabwean Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Zimbabwean citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. If you want to bring your Zimbabwean spouse or…

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Authentication and Legalization

Use Your Canadian Document in a Foreign Country   1. Which document do you need authenticated? The first step is to figure out what document you need to prove your identity and status in the foreign country. For marriage, it is usually a birth certificate and a divorce certificate (if applicable). Some documents, which have…

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Canadian Federal Immigration Programs

Please note that on January 1, 2015 the way that Canada accepts permanent residents has changed. The new system, called Express Entry, represents a change in method rather than in requirements. This page will be updated shortly.  Express Entry Immigration to Canada under one of the Canadian Federal Immigration Programs is an exciting opportunity and…

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Marrying and Sponsoring a Pakistani Citizen

Marriage to a Pakistani Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Pakistani citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. If you want to bring your Pakistani spouse or…

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