In some circumstances, people can ask for urgent processing in regards to their applications to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Generally, applicants will have to show that there is a good reason for why the applicant needs to have their application processed before others. These processes do not make the processing of the applications immediate, […]

Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the authority on immigration in Canada, issues visitor visas to foreign residents who wish to come to Canada for short periods of time. Visitors to Canada are not allowed to work, study or live in Canada permanently unless they first leave Canada and re-apply for a more appropriate visa. Not everyone

Guarantors are people who are able to affirm that you are who you say you are when applying for a Canadian Passport. A guarantor’s signature is necessary to get a passport. Guarantors must sign a document called the Declaration of Guarantor. This form is included in the passport application package. They must also sign to

Applying for a Canadian passport is a relatively straightforward process, but it is important to pay attention to details to ensure one’s application is accepted promptly. Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to carry Canadian passports and they are advised to have their passports with them at all times when travelling abroad. Permanent residents

Canada is committed to the successful integration of immigrants into Canadian society and because of that they provide many immigrant services. Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides online lists of immigrant services throughout the provinces. Local community centers such as libraries will also be able to help immigrants find these useful services and may even host

Canada does not have a Green Card per se. The Green Card is an immigration document that is specific to the United States. In Canada, the equivalent Document is called a Permanent Resident Card. Immigration documents are often casually called Green Cards because that document has so much cultural importance in the United States. However,

Permanent Residents are immigrants in Canada who have the right to live and work for as long as they so choose. This status can only be granted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Immigrants who apply for status from outside of Canada may find that coming to Canada can be a bit of a shock. This

Canadian Immigrants are people who have received Permanent Resident Status from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and have entered the country through one of its many ports-of-entry. Immigrants must be sure to do certain things both before and after entry to Canada. Below is a list of some of these things. However, some immigrants may find

The Provincial Nominee program is one of the many immigration programs made available for permanent residency in Canada. This immigration program allows the individual provinces to select people to immigrate. If a province or territory recognizes it lacks one type of worker then it can help those workers immigrate to Canada. A person applies for

Foreign residents who wish to work in Canada must obtain a work permit before beginning employment. In some instances people may enter Canada temporarily solely to work. These applicants may then choose to change their immigration status to something more permanent (such as a Permanent Residency), to extend their work permit or to leave Canada.