Immigration

Planning a trip to Canada? Before you go, it’s important to check whether you need a visa to enter the country. Contents: Do I need a visa to travel to Canada? Form needed IMM 5257 application for a Temporary Resident Visa What’s an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)? What travel documents do you need? Travel documents […]

For new immigrants in Canada, buying a home is a big goal. Homeownership ensures you have a place to live and allows you to build equity. As your home increases with value, you will have an asset you can use in many ways. If you are a newcomer in Canada, there are some obstacles to

It’s no secret that if you’re coming to Canada as an immigrant, you may need to get a job to further your career and to pay for basics such as housing. Unfortunately, getting a good job in your field can be a challenge, since currently, only about one in four immigrants get a job which

Moving to any new place is daunting, but this is especially the case if you are arriving as an immigrant in Canada. You may be leaving family behind and entering a country where you do not know the people and language. The immigration process and adjustment period may be stressful. Finding a support network is

Canada is a land of many immigrants from all over the world, and all of these newcomers have their own journey to becoming residents or Canadians. Since Canada recognizes that every potential immigrant is different, there are many programs in place which can allow you to come to the country. Do You Need a Job

Parents and grandparents are important family members, but in cases where children and grandchildren move to Canada, it can be hard for family members to maintain contact. The parent and grandparent super visa is designed to ensure children get to spend quality time with their parents and grandparents. Under the visa, qualifying parents and grandparents

For immigrants from across the globe, Canada remains a very attractive destinations. Spanning an entire continent, and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on its east coast and the Pacific Ocean on its west, Canada offers immigrants a diverse choice of regional climates, economies and even languages. Immigration patterns in Canada have changed in recent years, with an

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is a governmental organization that works closely with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the administration of immigration policy. Most immigrants applying for Permanent Resident Cards or citizenship applications will be interacting with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. However, appeals will be mostly directed at the Immigration