Your way to Canada
Canada is one of the largest and wealthiest countries renowned worldwide for its vast landscapes, untouched wildlife and wildlands, its blend of cultures, multiculturalism, and diversity. Geography: Everything is Bigger in Canada Canada is the world’s second largest country after Russia. Canada shares an almost 9,000 km boundary with the United States — it Read More ...
Canada’s immigration system is truly a world leader. Canada welcomes more than 300,000 immigrants every year, which marks a 1%-growth of country’s population annually. Immigrants come to Canada under three immigration categories – economic immigration, family reunification (sponsorship) and humanitarian considerations (asylum seekers and refugees). In addition, millions of people come to Canada to visit, Read More ...
The provinces and territories of Canada have their own immigration programs which are called Provincial Nominee Programs. Each Canadian province (except Quebec, which has a different immigration system) and two territories have their own unique Provincial Nominee Programs. These programs allow provinces and territories to select candidates who want to immigrate to Canada and are Read More ...
Thousands of people come to work and live in Canada every year. According to Statistics Canada, the number of temporary foreign workers in this country increased from 52,000 in 1996 to 310,000 in 2015. And many of them had obtained permanent resident status ever since. Start Working in Canada Before you start working in Canada, Read More ...
A tax return is a report for a tax authority about the money you earned and taxes you paid for the tax year. In Canada, this document is filed by both residents and non-residents who get income in the country. Canada’s tax system is based on the self-assessment principle. This means that people file a Read More …
To immigrate to Canada, it may be necessary to confirm work experience. However, a work contract will not be enough. What can be proof of formal and informal work experience for immigration to Canada? To be able to immigrate to Canada, you may require to prove your work experience providing supporting documents that will confirm Read More …
In the latest Express Entry draw held on November 13, Canada sent 3,600 invitations to immigration candidates. Meanwhile, the cut-off score decreased by 3 points. The Government of Canada sent 3,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to permanent residence candidates during the Express Entry draw held on November 13, 2019. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)’s cut-off Read More …
A French citizen filed an application for immigration to Quebec but it was rejected because her thesis contained a chapter in English. Photo: Alexandre Duval/Radio-Canada Émilie Dubois applied for immigration to the province after completing a Ph.D. in the Francophone University of Laval in Quebec City. At the beginning of the year, the Quebec Immigration Read More …
Within the first days after arriving in Canada, you need to get six important documents. You won’t be able to live a full-on life in this country without them. Upon arrival in Canada, all foreigners undergo a landing procedure of checking their immigration status at the airport or another point of entry. The process of Read More …
How to invite a partner to Canada if you are not in an official relationship? And how to confirm a common-law union? It happens that a couple lives in a common-law union and decides to immigrate to Canada. They have two options: Both submit documents, but do it separately — each must meet the conditions Read More …
The mayor of Edmundston, New Brunswick promises students job opportunities and cheap real estate. Photo: P199 / CC BY-SA 3.0 The past two weeks have been eventful in Quebec: provincial authorities have imposed restrictions on immigration programs for temporary foreign workers and international students. These innovations caused a wave of protests, and the Quebec Minister Read More …
If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, you will need to obtain a police certificate confirming the absence of a criminal past, and if you have a criminal record, you must apply for rehabilitation. Canada is the safest country on both American continents. With a huge flow of immigrants from around the world, it is Read More …
The Quebec government has suspended changes to the Quebec Experience Program that have entered into effect on November 1. Provincial Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette confirmed the suspension of changes on Friday, November 8. The Quebec Experience Program (Program de l’expérience québécoise, PEQ) is a popular fast-track immigration program that allows international graduates and temporary foreign Read More …
Before moving to Canada, it is recommended to gather all the necessary documents and do a few other important things. The biggest mistake immigrants make is going to Canada unprepared, hoping that they will be able to solve all the problems by improvising on the go. It is recommended to do a minimum of 5 Read More …
