Permanent Residence Program for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in the GTA
A new temporary permanent residence program has recently started for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in the Greater Toronto Area. The limited program will allow 500 workers and their families who meet the following conditions to obtain permanent residence even though they don’t have status in Canada: 1. They must have lived continuously in Canada for 5
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Important Notes for International Students – Maintaining Student Status
As we start a new school year, we’d like to outline some important notes for international students regarding maintaining student status and the ability to work while studying: Study permits allow students studying full-time to work off-campus part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the school year. In addition, students may work full-time during any regularly
Entrepreneur Immigration Tips
There are quite a few immigration paths for entrepreneurs in Canada. There are also many misconceptions about investor and entrepreneur immigration programs in Canada. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Active participation, not passive investment Buying a property alone in Canada will not allow you to get permanent residence. Immigration programs for entrepreneurs
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New Policies for Vulnerable Individuals and Temporary Residents
New policies that will help international workers and family sponsorships were recently announced by the Minister.
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New Interim Caregiver Pathway Program
The Canadian Immigration Minister has recently announced the opening of a permanent residence program for caregivers in Canada, called the Interim Caregiver Pathway, that is open until June 4, 2019. Read here for more details.
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Immigration Changes for International Students in Canada
IRCC has recently come out with new rules for international students in Canada. Here are some of the highlights.
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Alternatives to the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program
The 2019 Parental Sponsorship program was closed in 12 minutes. Here are some alternatives if you were not lucky enough to be able to obtain an invitation.
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New Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program to open on January 28
News on Parental Sponsorship program set to open on January 28, 2019.
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FAQs in Immigrating to Canada – Part I
Our lawyers at Long Mangalji LLP are often approached and asked about the process of immigrating to Canada. Below, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked general questions FAQ regarding the Economic Class programs for your perusal. What are the best ways for me to immigrate to Canada based on my skills and experience?
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Weed the North 2 – Update on the DUI Immigration Policy
As cannabis becomes legalized in Canada, the new Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws will mean much harsher immigration penalties for permanent residents and foreign nationals (see here for our previous newsletter explaining some of these changes). We have received an update from the Minister regarding how the new laws will be applied to people who had
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Immigration Landmines for Students
While studying in Canada is an excellent path to permanent residence, there are many immigration landmines an international student will want to avoid along the way. Here are some pieces of advice we have for students: Post-graduation work permits (PGWP): Each international student is only allowed ONE post-graduation work permit, so use it wisely! There are
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Major Changes Announced to Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program
On August 20, 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced major changes to the parent and grandparent sponsorship program which will take effect in 2019. Some of the most relevant details include: The 2019 cap has been increased to 20 000 applicants from 17 000 applicants in 2018. There is a new process for 2019.
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