Canada Immigration Blog

What is a TN and who is eligible to receive one?

The United States has always enjoyed a close relationship with neighboring Canada. If you are a Canadian wishing to relocate to the United States, you might be able to benefit from some of the unique immigration options for Canadians seeking to work in the U.S. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United States created a special relationship with Mexico and Canada. NAFTA allows for citizens of Canada or Mexico to work in the U.
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What score do I need on the language test to be granted Express Entry to Canada?

Individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada as a skilled immigrant using the Express Entry option will be required to undergo one of the approved language skills tests. The language test can be high stakes for immigrants to Canada, as a low score could prohibit your entry depending on the visa you are applying for and where you plan to work or study in the country. Our Business and Family-Based Canadian Immigration Lawyers at NPZ Law Group offer an overview of your options for taking the language test and what you must score below.
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Canada is making the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to international students coming from Senegal and Morocco, starting September 9, 2019.
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The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is launching a firearms awareness campaign reminding visitors to Canada about Canadian firearm laws. Canadian laws are different than those in the United States
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As they are our English speaking neighbors to the North, it may come as no surprise that there is significant movement between the U.S. and Canada.
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Each year, thousands of Canadians move to the U.S. to pursue employment opportunities.
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Am I eligible to immigrate to Canada?

Our northern neighbor Canada offers a thriving economy, beautiful scenery, and universal health care coverage, among other perks. It is no surprise that many Americans will set out to immigrate to Canada each year. There are several paths to obtain permanent residency in Canada and you will need to meet eligibility requirements. Our experienced Read more . . .

Canada recognizes the imminent need for shelter needed by refugees. A refugee is a person who has fled his or her country of origin because they were in imminent fear of persecution. Refugees cannot return to their home countries and they have already been through so much trauma. As opposed to an immigrant who chooses to permanently resettle in another country, refugees are forced to seek shelter in another country, fleeing their homeland. Canada offers several refugee protection programs to refugees who are either outside the country or who are already within Canada.
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A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), not to be confused with a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows a person to suspend their inadmissibility to Canada in order to enter the country for a limited period of time. The inadmissibility is usually due to criminal history. If you have a justifiable reason to enter Canada, you may file a Temporary Resident Permit Canada Application. 

How Do You Get a Temporary Resident Permit in Canada?

TRP applicants are those that have been convicted of a criminal offense and:

• It has been less than 5 years since the completion of the criminal sentence (i.e.
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One of Canada’s immigration programs is the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker program. It is one of the Human Capital streams under the Ontario Nominee Program (OINP) which is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the Province of Ontario. The Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker program looks to bring candidates from the Express Entry applicant pool who can show proficiency in both English and French and also show that they have the abilities allowing them to join the skilled workforce of the Province. Like many other Canadian immigration programs, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in both English and French, the two official languages of Canada. There are specific tests used by the Canadian government to measure this proficiency.
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In 2015, Canada implemented the Express Entry Program which allows individuals as well as families across the globe to immigrate to the country within just a few months and can become lawful permanent residents. The process is completely electronic and managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Applications are reviewed and approved based on factors such as the skill and experience of the applicants. Through the Express Entry program, Canada hopes to foster growth of its skilled labor workforce.

What is the Process for Express Entry to Canada?

The entire application process for Express Entry can be easily accessed online.
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