Proposed changes to allow fast track citizenship for permanent residents who have served Canada in uniform while dual nationals who commit serious crimes against Canada will be stripped of their Canadian Citizenship.
News Release — Protecting and Promoting Canada’s Interests and Values: the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Monday, 10 February 2014
VISITING CANADA - What you need to know from an immigration perspective
Canada welcomes millions of visitors every year. Citizens of some countries require visas to
visit Canada. To obtain a visa to visit Canada, you will you will need to
submit an application for a temporary resident visa to a visa office overseas
or to a visa application center that serves either your country of residence or
your country of citizenship.
Starting February 6, 2014 all applicants for visas will be
issued multiple entry visas to enable them visit Canada multiple times during
the validity period of their visas. In addition to obtaining a visa to visit Canada, a person
must not be inadmissible to Canada. What
could make you inadmissible to Canada? You may be inadmissible:
- · on medical grounds if you have a serious health problem
- · for lying in an application or interview
- · if you have financial problems that are serous.
- · for offenses ranging from disorderly conduct, to organized crime and acts of terrorism
- · if a family member is inadmissible
Sometimes people do not realize that they are inadmissible.
The mere fact that you have not yet been convicted of an offense outside of
Canada, does not mean you are not inadmissible.
So long as you have committed an act outside Canada that is an offence
in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would
constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament; you will be
inadmissible to Canada.
Inadmissibility can be overcome permanently or even
temporarily, if you have compelling reasons for visiting Canada. An immigration lawyer can review your
situation and discuss the best options applicable to you.
The Huffington Post has some interesting facts about Canada. Contact us today as you plan your visit to Canada.
Monday, 3 February 2014
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Simplified Steps to Working in Canada
So you got a job offer to work in Canada and you will like to get started working in Canada. The seemingly overwhelming process can be broken down into the following simple steps. This gives you the big picture of what you need to do.
STEP 1: Apply for and obtain a labour market opinion, if you need one*
STEP 2: Using your positive labour market opinion, apply for a work permit at a consulate, embassy or high commission overseas, or at a port of entry in Canada
STEP 3: Arrive in Canada and get started working
* While most jobs require a labour market opinion, there are a scenarios where a foreign worker does not require a labour market opinion to work in Canada. An example would be professions and citizens covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The Labour Market Opinion (LMO)
The employer needs to demonstrate a few key factors to successfully obtain a positive LMO:
- That there was no SUITABLE Canadian citizen or permanent residence easily available to perform the job for which you are being hired. This requires submitting proof of their recruitment activities
- That they can afford to pay you the prevailing wages to perform your job
- That they have been complaint with the laws as it relates to other foreign workers they may have hired in the past.
The Work Permit
As a prospective foreign worker whose employer has obtained a positive LMO, you need to demonstrate the following to an immigration officer in order to obtain a work permit:
- That you are qualified to perform the duties for which you are being hired as set out in the LMO
- That your purpose in Canada is temporary and that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay
Foreign workers are an important part of Canada's economy. If you would like us to assist you with the process of getting a work permit in Canada, visit our website at www.y-canada.com and complete an assessment form or send us a message.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada now accepting applications from skilled trades persons
Click on link to view full news release http://ow.ly/gudaw
A maximum of 3,000 applications will be accepted from people within 43 occupations between now and January 1, 2014. Interested and eligible people need to move quickly to ensure that their application is accepted before the cap is reached.
For assistance, do not hesitate to contact us http://www.y-canada.ca/immigrate-to-canada.php .
A maximum of 3,000 applications will be accepted from people within 43 occupations between now and January 1, 2014. Interested and eligible people need to move quickly to ensure that their application is accepted before the cap is reached.
For assistance, do not hesitate to contact us http://www.y-canada.ca/immigrate-to-canada.php .
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
News Release — An Immigration System that Works for Canada
New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013 - Click on link for complete details. News Release — An Immigration System that Works for Canada
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