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Immigration to Canada from Bangladesh

Canada is a peaceful, inclusive country with a thriving economy. Those qualities explain why so many people from other countries think about migrating here. This country’s generous immigration policy also makes it an appealing choice. If you are thinking about immigration to Canada from Bangladesh, here is some information you need to consider.

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The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 5 Easy Steps

If you’re considering coming to Canada and aren’t sure which immigration category makes the most sense for you, consider the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While the immigration process in general is confusing, the PNP doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the 5 easy steps it takes to immigrate to Canada through the PNP.

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Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Processing Times in Canada

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a vital part of the process when Canadian employers want to hire temporary foreign workers (TFW). Depending on the job and the industry sector, a positive LMIA must be issued before a TFW can apply for a temporary work permit. LMIA was formerly called a LMO (Labour Market Opinion).

When Canadian employers look for TFW, there’s often a pressing need to fill jobs that have been open for a while. So one of the biggest questions is “how long is the LMIA processing time?” It depends, which no one likes to hear.

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Immigration to Canada from Pakistan

One appealing characteristic of Canada is that it is a truly multicultural country. This can make it easy for newcomers to settle here, which is why many people consider immigrating to Canada from all corners of the world. If you want to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan so that you can enjoy the opportunities here, here is some information you need.

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Can I Get A Canadian Work Permit Without A Job Offer?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in Canada? Maybe you’ve already gotten a job offer, and you’re not sure what your next step is. Do you need a Canadian work permit or what should you consider when applying for a work permit in Canada? The answer to that question is, “It depends.” Read on to learn about what jobs you’ll need a work permit for, and which jobs don’t require one.

Before we discuss what kinds of jobs require a work permit and which don’t, it’s important to understand what kinds of work permits and visas the Canadian government offers to people interested in coming to Canada.

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How Long Are Canada’s Spousal Sponsorship Processing Times?

As one of the most popular places in the world to immigrate, Canada receives hundreds of thousands of applications every year from people wishing to live and work here. These applications include many spousal sponsorship forms that must be carefully vetted before visa offices can make a decision. The amount of time it takes for spousal sponsorships to be processed varies from case to case, depending on different factors, including the number of applications at hand and where your sponsorship papers are being processed.

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Differences Between Spousal & Common-Law Partner Sponsorships?

The perception that people have when they think of a spouse versus a common-law partner varies much more than in the eye of the law.

For the most part, Canadian immigration policy for spousal sponsorship doesn’t favour one type of conjugal relationship definition over another providing both types of unions with the same level of respect.

This also means that those in common-law relationships can expect to go through the same rigorous screening process as those who are married, but with a greater burden of proof to verify their relationship when it comes to sponsorship.

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About Canada’s New Rules for Spousal Sponsorship

One of the first policy changes that the Canadian Liberal government will implement after winning the 2015 election is the alteration of immigration policy, especially in terms of the rules for spousal sponsorship in Canada. In 2012, the Conservative government decided to make it more difficult for sponsorship in an effort to counteract marriage fraud. Unfortunately, these changes ended up causing collateral damage by making it more difficult for genuinely married couples who followed the rules in an attempt to legally live with their wives and husbands in Canada.

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What are Some Possible Spousal Sponsorship Interview Questions?

This Canadian immigration officer decides whether or not your application will continue, which makes it vital for you to interview well. When you arrive in Canada, you’ll also go through screening interviews with a border officer, which will be much less complex than your discussion with the visa official.

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5 Things New Canadians Need to Know About Inland Spousal Sponsorship

However, in order to make sure that the application is successful, you need to be aware of the following five issues that could introduce complications into the spousal sponsorship process.

1. Valid Age of Dependent Is No Longer 22

Inland applicants who are attempting to sponsor a dependent child should be aware of changes implemented by the government that became effective as of August 1st, 2014. The age limit that your child will be considered a dependent has been lowered from 22 to 19 years of age.

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Is Getting Fired Grounds for Being Deported from Canada?

You worked hard to get into Canada. It may have taken months to gather the necessary documentation and for immigration officials to approve your work permit. Now, your boss has fired you. You’re terrified you’ll be deported. For many people in Canada on work permits, this situation is all too familiar. They believe their legal status in Canada is tenuous, and they don’t want to go back to their home country. Read on to learn whether being fired while on a Canadian work permit is grounds for deportation.

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How the IRCC Approves Spousal Sponsors

Despite the fact that becoming a permanent resident of Canada through Spousal Sponsorship is an extremely complicated procedure, you can divide the duties. A sponsor and a spouse each need to do their part. The approval process looks at each applicant separately and together. As such, it’s important for both the sponsor and the spouse to be fully aware of their responsibilities. Otherwise, the application is likely to be denied due to missing paperwork or an issue that wasn’t considered before you invested time and money.

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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Explained

With so many immigrants from around the world seeking to immigrate to Canada, it isn’t surprising to hear that the wait list for Canadian citizenship can be up to 3 years. However, since the Canadian government is keen to accept immigrants who can contribute to Canada’s economic growth, they have created the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that can shorten the wait list for eligible immigrants.

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What Type of Jobs Qualify as CEC Work Experience?

Between 2009 and 2014, over 50,000 individuals were admitted to Canada under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Want to know if you qualify?

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Why You May Be Inadmissible to Canada Due to Health Concerns

You’re looking for a better life and you’ve decided on the great country of Canada. You’ve meticulously gone over your application, filled out the relevant forms and paperwork, and practiced your interview answers—imagine coming this far only to be told by an immigration officer that you are medically inadmissible to Canada due to your health. So what can cause someone be barred from entering Canada due to their health? There are two possible reasons:

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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada

Canada is a large country that is quite diverse in population and landscape. Much like the landscape, the employment opportunities and economy in one province or territory can be vastly different from those in another province or territory. That also means that each province or territory has different employment needs, some of which are met through immigration.

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Prince Edward Island's Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

It is not a secret that many people from around the world wish to immigrate to Canada. However, due to the volume of interested candidates, one’s immigration file can take up to 3 years to be reviewed by the government. If there are any discrepancies with the information provided, this process can take even longer. Since the waiting period is lengthy for immigrants seeking permanent residency, the Federal Government has come up with the Provincial Nominee Program, or PNP for short.

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What is a Super Visa? What You Need to Know

If you live in one country while your adult children or grandchildren live in Canada, you may not be able to visit them regularly. And when you do visit, the usual six-month stay granted with a visitor’s visa might not seem long enough. It could be that you’re missing special family time.

Fortunately, there is another option specifically targeted to parents and grandparents. It’s called a Super Visa and this program allows qualifying parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time.

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How Canada Hopes to Cut the Spousal Sponsorship Backlog

Traditionally, spousal sponsorship has taken over two years to process for those looking to bring their spouse to Canada. That's obviously a painfully long time to wait to be with the person you love. But, the federal government is trying to change that situation. Read on to learn about what Ottawa is doing to cut the spousal sponsorship backlog, and how these measures will affect you and your spouse.

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Immigration to Canada from the UK: What You Need to Know

Canada and the U.K. have a lot in common, even beyond the past colonial relationship. Parts of Canada share similar customs and traditions as the U.K., which can seem familiar to British citizens. Add in the robust economy and the spaciousness of this large country with its relatively low population and it’s not surprising that many Brits consider immigrating to Canada.

For those who are considering immigration to Canada from the U.K., understanding a bit about the immigration programs is a good place to start. If you want to live in Canada permanently, you will need to target an immigration program that leads to permanent residency.

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What Type Of Visa Is Appropriate For My Fiancé?

The Canadian government has a variety of visitor visas that help travelers and visitors to Canada. These visas enable different lengths of stays according to the type of program that your fiancée qualifies for. However, there are three types of lengths and five different visa categories, which complicates issues when you ask yourself “how should I sponsor my fiancée?”

When deciding the best type of visa for your loved one, consider the basic types and categories of visas that your fiancée will be able to utilize to enter into the country.

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Canada’s 2 Paths to Spousal Sponsorship

A particular hardship for couples in a spousal sponsorship program is being separated by national borders. Fortunately, one of the two spousal sponsorship programs allows family class applicants to submit paperwork while inside of Canada, called Inland Spousal Sponsorship. The other method of family class immigration requires that the paperwork is processed before your spouse may enter the country, which is called Overseas Spousal Sponsorship or "Outland Spousal Sponsorship".

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Crimes That Make You Inadmissible to Canada

You want to enter Canada, but you've been refused entry. When you find out why, you’re amazed - it’s because of a crime you committed years ago that you thought would no longer affect your life. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Read on to learn about how cross-border criminal records can cause immigration officials to refuse you entry to Canada and deem you inadmissible. Now for some of the more serious reasons...

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Toronto Program Helps Immigrant Tech Workers Find Work in 6 Months

In Canada, we have a welcoming, open-door policy for refugees, immigrants, and those who wish to move to this great country. However, does our government and the general populace do enough to ensure our welcomed colleagues receive a fair chance at landing a job in their field of expertise?

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Match These Permanent Canadian Residence Paths to Your Situation

The path to securing permanent residence in Canada can be a long and complicated process. Figuring out the best route for you depends entirely on your situation. If you're married to a Canadian citizen, then you’ll want to take a different path than if you’re a temporary foreign worker. Matching the correct path with your current situation will ensure that you have the best chance of earning the right to live in Canada on a permanent basis.

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Provinces Releases Job Lists - Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

In Canada, most of the provinces and territories can invite or nominate immigrants to apply for Permanent Residence status under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Each province or territory has its own specialized targets to attract the specific groups of individuals that meet particular local needs, from students or business people to skilled workers or semi-skilled workers. To qualify under a PNP, in addition to other criteria, applicants must agree to live in the province that nominated them.

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Provincial Nominee Program in Newfoundland & Labrador

Every year, Canada opens its doors to over 200,000 immigrants. In order for these immigrants to be accepted into the country, however, they need to have filed all necessary paperwork and waited for their case to be accepted by Immigration Canada. So our economy is not negatively affected by immigration, in Canada most provinces and territories have their own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) tailored to granting skilled immigrants priority over unskilled immigrants.

How Can Immigration Harm Canada’s Economy?

Even though allowing people from all around the world to immigrate to Canada is the ethical thing to do, allowing everyone to enter the country isn’t. This is because there are not enough jobs available that can accommodate unskilled workers, and so allowing unskilled immigrants entry into Canada can raise the poverty level, worsening its economic structure. To prevent this from occurring, provinces like Newfoundland & Labrador are willing to grant an expedited immigration process to skilled and educated immigrants.

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You Met Someone on Vacation in Canada. Now What?

While visiting the Great White North, you didn’t just fall in love with the landscape—you fell in love with a Canadian. And now your Canadian Visitor Visa is about to expire and you can’t imagine life without your beloved. What can you do?

Don’t assume just because you have a Canadian friend that the process will be easy or simple— all you know is that you’ve met someone in Canada and you’re not ready to leave yet. Now what?

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5 Cities Just Outside Toronto That Welcome New Canadians

Canada has proven itself to be an incredibly beautiful and vibrant place to call home. The diverse landscape is matched only by that of those who inhabit the land. With its ten provinces and three territories, Canada offers an overwhelming number of cities and towns that welcome new residents into their communities.

Have you decided that you want to live or work near Toronto to be close to all that the city has to offer, but you’d like to live within a smaller community? If your answer is "yes," here are five places you will want to consider in order to immigrate to Canada.

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Immigration to Canada from Bangladesh

Canada is a peaceful, inclusive country with a thriving economy. Those qualities explain why so many people from other countries think about migrating here. This country’s generous immigration policy also makes it an appealing choice. If you are thinking about immigration to Canada from Bangladesh, here is some information you need to consider.

Canadian Immigration News

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 5 Easy Steps

If you’re considering coming to Canada and aren’t sure which immigration category makes the most sense for you, consider the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While the immigration process in general is confusing, the PNP doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the 5 easy steps it takes to immigrate to Canada through the PNP.

Canadian Immigration News

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Processing Times in Canada

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a vital part of the process when Canadian employers want to hire temporary foreign workers (TFW). Depending on the job and the industry sector, a positive LMIA must be issued before a TFW can apply for a temporary work permit. LMIA was formerly called a LMO (Labour Market Opinion).

When Canadian employers look for TFW, there’s often a pressing need to fill jobs that have been open for a while. So one of the biggest questions is “how long is the LMIA processing time?” It depends, which no one likes to hear.

Canadian Immigration News

Immigration to Canada from Pakistan

One appealing characteristic of Canada is that it is a truly multicultural country. This can make it easy for newcomers to settle here, which is why many people consider immigrating to Canada from all corners of the world. If you want to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan so that you can enjoy the opportunities here, here is some information you need.

Canadian Immigration News

Can I Get A Canadian Work Permit Without A Job Offer?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in Canada? Maybe you’ve already gotten a job offer, and you’re not sure what your next step is. Do you need a Canadian work permit or what should you consider when applying for a work permit in Canada? The answer to that question is, “It depends.” Read on to learn about what jobs you’ll need a work permit for, and which jobs don’t require one.

Before we discuss what kinds of jobs require a work permit and which don’t, it’s important to understand what kinds of work permits and visas the Canadian government offers to people interested in coming to Canada.

Canadian Immigration News

How Long Are Canada’s Spousal Sponsorship Processing Times?

As one of the most popular places in the world to immigrate, Canada receives hundreds of thousands of applications every year from people wishing to live and work here. These applications include many spousal sponsorship forms that must be carefully vetted before visa offices can make a decision. The amount of time it takes for spousal sponsorships to be processed varies from case to case, depending on different factors, including the number of applications at hand and where your sponsorship papers are being processed.

Canadian Immigration News

Differences Between Spousal & Common-Law Partner Sponsorships?

The perception that people have when they think of a spouse versus a common-law partner varies much more than in the eye of the law.

For the most part, Canadian immigration policy for spousal sponsorship doesn’t favour one type of conjugal relationship definition over another providing both types of unions with the same level of respect.

This also means that those in common-law relationships can expect to go through the same rigorous screening process as those who are married, but with a greater burden of proof to verify their relationship when it comes to sponsorship.

Canadian Immigration News

About Canada’s New Rules for Spousal Sponsorship

One of the first policy changes that the Canadian Liberal government will implement after winning the 2015 election is the alteration of immigration policy, especially in terms of the rules for spousal sponsorship in Canada. In 2012, the Conservative government decided to make it more difficult for sponsorship in an effort to counteract marriage fraud. Unfortunately, these changes ended up causing collateral damage by making it more difficult for genuinely married couples who followed the rules in an attempt to legally live with their wives and husbands in Canada.

Canadian Immigration News

What are Some Possible Spousal Sponsorship Interview Questions?

This Canadian immigration officer decides whether or not your application will continue, which makes it vital for you to interview well. When you arrive in Canada, you’ll also go through screening interviews with a border officer, which will be much less complex than your discussion with the visa official.

Canadian Immigration News

5 Things New Canadians Need to Know About Inland Spousal Sponsorship

However, in order to make sure that the application is successful, you need to be aware of the following five issues that could introduce complications into the spousal sponsorship process.

1. Valid Age of Dependent Is No Longer 22

Inland applicants who are attempting to sponsor a dependent child should be aware of changes implemented by the government that became effective as of August 1st, 2014. The age limit that your child will be considered a dependent has been lowered from 22 to 19 years of age.

Canadian Immigration News

Is Getting Fired Grounds for Being Deported from Canada?

You worked hard to get into Canada. It may have taken months to gather the necessary documentation and for immigration officials to approve your work permit. Now, your boss has fired you. You’re terrified you’ll be deported. For many people in Canada on work permits, this situation is all too familiar. They believe their legal status in Canada is tenuous, and they don’t want to go back to their home country. Read on to learn whether being fired while on a Canadian work permit is grounds for deportation.

Canadian Immigration News

How the IRCC Approves Spousal Sponsors

Despite the fact that becoming a permanent resident of Canada through Spousal Sponsorship is an extremely complicated procedure, you can divide the duties. A sponsor and a spouse each need to do their part. The approval process looks at each applicant separately and together. As such, it’s important for both the sponsor and the spouse to be fully aware of their responsibilities. Otherwise, the application is likely to be denied due to missing paperwork or an issue that wasn’t considered before you invested time and money.