Canada Immigration Blog

There are many reasons you may be looking to travel to Canada. You may need to go for a work-related event such as a meeting, conference, or professional training. You may need to go for personal reasons such as a wedding or a family reunion. Whatever your reason for visiting, you may be issued either a single or a multiple entry Canadian visa.

Differences Between a Single and Multiple Entry Canadian Visa

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Whether it is for work or for other reasons, there are certain requirements that must be met before you immigrate to Canada. For instance, Canada has a formal language requirement pertaining to an applicant’s abilities with English and French. Applicants to Canada’s immigration programs will need to be tested in their proficiency in either French, English, or both, depending on the program.
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For one reason or another, you may be deemed inadmissible to Canada. This is often due to a past criminal record. However, if you need to travel to Canada, there may still be a way for you to do so. A Canadian Temporary Resident Permit may be your way to legally enter
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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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