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Express Entry’s Comprehensive Rating System

The race for the Express Entry to Canada has officially begun. The end of January saw the first draw of top ranking candidates from the pool of applicants, to be invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada. For those who want to ensure that they are at the top of the list for when…

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How to Avoid the Residence Questionnaire for Canadian Citizenship

Applicants who receive the Residence Questionnaire can expect a minimum increase in the processing time of their application of one year, but it is extremely common for delays to be 1 or more additional years while the RQ documentation is examined by immigration officers.

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Primary Applicant’s Supporting Documents for Sponsorship

Now it’s time to focus on those supporting documents required from the Principal Applicant. As with the Sponsor’s documents, they are listed in form IMM 5533 – the document checklist. Now let’s what supporting documents are required from the Principal Applicant:   Proof of Primary Applicant’s Legal Status Specifically, a photocopy of the passport you used…

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Family Sponsorship by Region

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.  Free Complete Spousal Sponsorship Course Canadian citizens and Permanent residents can sponsor overseas family in the federal family class program. However this program currently…

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Family Sponsorship Application Document Checklist

When following this Sponsorship Application Document Checklist, make sure that you check each item in the list as you enclose each document or form with your application. If any document or form on the list is missing in your application, the application will be returned to you. You should also remember that all documents and…

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Top 10 Problems for Immigrants

Settling in a new region poses many challenges, whatever your background, and there are some that are common experiences for migrants across the globe. While immigrants to Canada may face some, or all of these issues, the country has a range of features which can help to make the transition smoother. In this article we’ll…

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Marrying and Sponsoring an Egyptian Citizen

Marriage to an Egyptian Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to Egyptian citizens with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. The Egyptian government imposes strict requirements on foreigners who marry…

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US Visa Appointments

Click here to learn about US visa appointments in Canada. Who needs a US Visa and why All foreigners entering the United States, except citizens of Bermuda, Canada, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau, need a visa to enter. This requirement does not exist for 32 countries, (see list below), but even these nationals must…

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Yukon Immigration Provincial Nominee Program

The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program operated on behalf of the Government of Yukon by the Ministry of Employment and Immigration in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to speed up the processing of an application for permanent residence. If you are unsure whether you qualify…

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Saskatchewan Health Professionals Provincial Nominee Program

Saskatchewan Health Professionals Provincial Nominee Program Saskatchewan Health Professionals Provincial Nominee Program is for those people who are already working in the province as a physician, nurse or other health professional on a temporary work permit. They must have been working there for at least six months in order to apply. This page is currently…

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Saskatchewan Family Support Provincial Nominee Program

Get Sponsored for Canadian PR Through a Relative in Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Family Member Support category for provincial nomination is designed for immigrant families living in Saskatchewan who want to bring their family members into the province to live and work. This page is currently being updated.   Quick Index Family member support applicant requirements…

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Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program provides an alternate and quicker means of entry into Canada. Through the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program, the provincial government fast tracks PNP applications to the Canadian government for permanent resident status, based on criteria established by the province. If you are unsure whether you qualify…

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