Beginning on the 5th of November, 2011, Canadian immigration’s Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program will incorporate an eligibility category for international students involved in doctoral (PhD) studies at Canadian schools. To be eligible for this stream, applications must be received by Canadian immigration on or after the date of November 5, 2011. Furthermore, all applications must meet one of...
Every Canadian province has a provincial nomination program whereby criterion are established for selecting applicants bringing some benefit to the province that nominates them. For example, every province has a program whereby an individual with a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in the province can obtain Canada permanent residency through one of the provincial nomination programs...
What is a Canada study permit? A Canada study permit allows international students to study in Canada under a variety of programs, including English and French language classes, post-secondary degree programs, and professional programs, amongst others. How do you get a Canada study permit? You can only apply for a study permit after being accepted at a recognized Canadian school, university or...
If less than ten years have elapsed since the completion of your sentence and/or you have more than one conviction on your record, you are required to apply for criminal rehabilitation, if you would like to visit, work or immigrate to Canada. If ten years have passed from the completion of your sentence and you only have one conviction on your record, you will likely be deemed rehabilitated...
Each year tens of thousands are refused entry to Canada, or have an application refused by Canadian immigration, due to criminal inadmissibility. Being criminally inadmissible to Canada means you are not allowed to enter the country for any reason, without special authorization from Canadian immigration (see Temporary Residence Permit). Criminal rehabilitation, is an application process whereby a...
If you have been issued an exclusion or deportation order, you will not necessarily be prevented from re-entering Canada at a later date. Individuals that have had a removal order issued against them will likely require an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) in order to gain re-entry to Canada. Under Canadian immigration law there are three types of removal orders than can be issued by...
Learn more about the news here: Today Citizenship and Immigration Canada released changes to the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Immigrant Investor and Federal Entrepreneur programs. The following changes will affect applicants submitting new applications under these programs between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012. Applications submitted prior to July 1, 2011 will continue to be processed...
Learn more about the news here: We are proud to announce the unveiling of a new resource designed to help all individuals that are looking for employment in Canada. The new online Job Search Tool will allow users to seek out job opportunities in Canada from anywhere in the world. Our firm is happy to provide this centralized, consolidated database of employment opportunities. FWCanada’s Job...
June 6th, 2011 Learn more about the news here: The Canadian government has announced changes to the existing Canadian immigration rules. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will soon require visitors to undergo biometric scanning in order to obtain Canadian visas. At this point Citizenship and Immigration Canada has yet to comment as to which countries will have new biometric requirements for...