Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
From the Government of Canada Ottawa, July 14, 2020—Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to [...]
Special measures for those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has put special measures to assist those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19). This applies to you if you are: a Chinese, Iranian or South [...]
Canada collects biometrics for temporary and PR applicants
Starting December 3, 2019, Canada is providing biometrics collection services at designated Service Canada locations. When applying for permanent residence (PR) within Canada, applicants are now [...]
ALERT : Students cannot work part time during their last semester if they are studying part time
Recently a colleague was representing a client-student who had been attending university full time for several years with a valid permit. Unfortunately the student did not pass two courses and [...]
Visiting Canada
Whether the Canadian welcome mat remains at the door or whether it is rudely yanked from under the feet of a prospective visitor depends where the visitor calls home. Each year Canada opens its [...]