Planning a holiday trip to Canada to visit family or friends? Before you pack your bags, it’s crucial to understand that even minor criminal offences can result in being denied entry to Canada. Many travellers are surprised to learn that Canada’s criminal inadmissibility rules are strict, and offences considered “minor” [...]
Canada’s immigration system offers generous opportunities for families to live and work together. One of the most important pathways is the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) — which allows the spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker to work for almost any employer in Canada without needing a Labour [...]
Bringing your spouse or partner to Canada through spousal sponsorship is one of the most common family immigration pathways—but it is also one of the most carefully reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A genuine relationship must be clearly proven, or your Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) application may [...]
As 2025 comes to an end, Canada’s Express Entry system has made one thing very clear: not all profiles were treated equally. By analyzing the 58 Express Entry draws held in 2025, strong patterns emerge showing who was most likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence [...]
Canada’s C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals eager to establish businesses that benefit the Canadian economy. Part of Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP), this work permit allows business owners to operate in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship or a Labour Market Impact Assessment [...]
Applying for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) through Express Entry is a life-changing opportunity, but for applicants with pre-existing medical conditions, the process comes with added challenges. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clear rules around medical admissibility, and failure to meet these requirements could result in refusal of your [...]
The Government of Canada has confirmed that the final Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments of 2025 will be issued on December 22, 2025. These year-end payments are significant, marking the last deposits before 2026 CPP and OAS increases come into effect on January 1, 2026. [...]
British Columbia continues to attract global entrepreneurial talent with its recent Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw. On December 16, 2025, the province held another selection round targeting foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish or take over businesses in BC, extending invitations through both the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Base Stream and [...]
Canada has long been a top destination for skilled workers seeking Permanent Residency (PR), with pathways like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and pilot programs for specific occupations. One such pathway, the Home Care Worker and Child Care Worker Immigration Pilots, has been a popular route for foreign nationals [...]
In today’s digital world, your professional history doesn’t exist in just one place. While Express Entry profiles and supporting documents form the backbone of a Canadian permanent residence (PR) application, public platforms like LinkedIn can also come under scrutiny by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Many applicants assume that [...]
