Permanent Resident Cards eventually expire and when this happens residents will have to renew the document. The renewal process timeline normally follows a very regular path: the application is submitted, processed, and then, if appropriate, granted to the applying immigrant. Few circumstances arise where the Permanent Resident Card will not be renewed. The processing time for a […]

Foreign Nationals who wish to become citizens of Canada will have to go through a number of immigration steps which we will discuss here. Some people, like those born in Canada or born to Canadian citizens are  automatically considered to be citizens of Canada and merely have to apply for a citizenship certificate. A Word about Processing

Permanent Resident Cards are proof, issued by the Canadian government, of your status as a Permanent Resident and entitles you to live, work, study or travel within the country. Permanent Resident Cards (often referred to as PR Cards) are particularly necessary when you wish to travel outside of Canada because customs and immigration officials will

Canada does not allow Permanent Residents to renew or replace their permanent resident cards while outside of Canada because the CIC will not mail a PR card to a non-Canadian address. However, there are other ways to return to Canada and renew one’s permanent resident card once one has returned. Renewing Before Your Trip Citizenship and

Canada has been and will remain a popular destination for immigrants the world over and their immigration system is designed to be welcoming to immigrants. Many programs exist for getting people into Canada and once there to help them adjust to their new and exciting lives. Ever since the 18th century, immigrants have been flooding into Canada

After five years your Permanent Resident Card will expire and you should try to renew it as soon as possible. Renewing your Permanent Resident Card is easy with Immigration Direct and can ensure that you have all of the required documentation. Below is a list of documents you will need for the renewal process: In addition to

Canadian citizenship, a highly valued and coveted status, really only has one route to its successful completion. First, you have to live in Canada for three out of four years, Then you apply for citizenship, Then you take the test, Then you take the oath. After that is all complete, you will receive your citizenship

The amount of time that it takes to actually become a citizen of Canada after taking the test is somewhat variable, but in the case of routine applications it is relatively short. Routine applications take approximately 25 months and generally you will be notified of the date of your citizenship ceremony shortly after completing the citizenship test.

  Citizenship and Immigration Canada, under the leadership of Minister Jason Kenney, has taken a very serious look at the way that Canada accepts refugees and asylees. By not investigating claims thoroughly and preventing fraud, the department is doing a disservice to the people and government of Canada and as a result Kenney has been

Citizenship and Immigration Canada is very serious about fraudulent applications and this is why it is incredibly important to be absolutely honest when applying for citizenship. Sometimes immigrants who apply for citizenship have difficulty with the application and this leads to unintentional misrepresentation, but by applying with Immigration Direct, the process becomes easier and the likelihood