You must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. If a Labor Market Impact Assessment has approved the job offer, you will have to apply for a work visa for Canada.

It is a process that your employer must complete to ensure that the job offered to you does not conflict with the Canadian labour market. In other words, to ensure that no Canadian citizens or permanent residents can fill this job.

Open work permits are given to spouses or common-law partners of students or skilled workers in Canada. You can also qualify for an open work permit under a reciprocal agreement or a mobility program. An international student who graduates in Canada can also apply for an open work permit.

Suppose your job in Canada is considered skilled employment defined in groups 0, A, or B of the National Occupation Classification. In that case, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. Read our blog on this immigration class for more information.

Yes. Many industries such as agriculture, meat cutting and processing, food and beverage services recruit foreign workers. Therefore, your application will most likely need to be accompanied by a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

No. As a tourist, you are not eligible for free Canadian healthcare. However, travelers going to Canada are encouraged to purchase travel health insurance in case of emergency.

Yes. As long as you hold a valid immigration status in your country of residence, you can apply to the Canadian visa office responsible for your area.

A visa is a counterfoil affixed to your passport and allows you to travel to Canada. A visitor record is granted to those who travelled to Canada and who then need to extend their stay in Canada after the authorized period of stay has expired.

You must include yourself, any dependent traveling to Canada with you, and each family member of your inviter. It includes their spouse/common-law partner, dependent children, and any other person who is financially dependent on them.

Yes, only if you plan to carry out activities other than those related to your initial business visit. In that case, if those activities interfere with the Canadian labor market, you will need to apply for a work permit.

The application procedure for a 10-year visa will require applicants to provide necessary documents such as a passport, proof of finances, undergo a medical examination if required by the visa office, and submit biometrics with a photograph. The application can be submitted online independently on the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website or through a registered Canadian immigration consultant to support the process.

The Express Entry scoring system is called the Comprehensive Ranking System. This system allows applicants to accumulate Express Entry score points based on their background. The score is used to invite candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Not every work experience can qualify. Only skilled employment in groups 0, A, or B of the National Occupation Classification list qualifies. They are management, professional and skilled trades jobs.

There are 3 main immigration classes compatible with the Express Entry program. The Federal Skilled Workers Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class, and the Canadian Experience Class. The Provincial Nominee Program is also complementary to the Express Entry program. Visit our programs section or read more about the different classes in our blog section.

Periodically, the government issues invitations to apply for permanent residence by establishing a minimum required Express Entry score. Therefore, an applicant with the minimum score or higher will most likely be invited to apply.

Yes. The Express Entry scoring system allows for candidates to get additional points for their spouse or common-law partner.

No. To qualify for the main eligibility criteria of the Canadian visa startup program, you must have a qualifying business. You and each applicant from your company must hold at least 10% or more of the voting rights.

No. You must secure a letter of support from a business development or investment group. You can choose between Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investor Groups, or Business Incubators.

For Venture Capital Funds, you must obtain a minimum of CAD $200,000 investment. For Angel Investor Groups, you must secure at least CAD $75,000 in investment. For Business Incubators, there is no investment requirement, but you must be accepted in one of their programs.

Yes. You may be eligible to apply for the Canadian visa startup program if you meet the conditions. The work permit will allow you to go to Canada with your family members and start your business until the permanent visas are issued.

No. The Government of Canada does not have a program for investors. However, certain provinces have Provincial Nominee programs to help investors and entrepreneurs obtain a nomination certificate and apply for a permanent residence visa.

Medical examinations are meant to protect the health of Canadians against highly transmittable diseases. Your family physician is not authorized to complete this examination. Only panel physicians approved by the Government of Canada can complete this for you.

Biometrics information is used to verify if a visa applicant had a prior criminal record in Canada, ensure the fairness of the refugee system in Canada, and share immigration-related information with like-minded countries.

To protect the safety of Canadians. A police certificate will be needed to prove that you are not inadmissible to Canada due to previous criminal records. You will need to provide a police certificate for every country you have lived in for more than 6 months.

No. You may still be authorized to visit, study, work, or even immigrate to Canada. However, you may be deemed rehabilitated from the criminal offense, or you may need to apply for criminal rehabilitation for a visa to be issued. You will most likely need the help of a licensed professional to help you overcome this obstacle. Contact us today.

No. You will most likely have to apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada and a new visa if the one you had expired or was canceled. You will most likely need the help of a licensed professional to help you overcome this obstacle. Contact us today.