February 24, 2020 by Tamara Mosher-Kuczer

What are Biometrics and Do I need to Provide Them? (Updated)

Biometrics are the use of fingerprints and photographs to confirm identity and admissibility. Beginning in July 2018, IRCC expanded their collection of biometrics

February 11, 2020 by Tamara Mosher-Kuczer

Canadian Immigration for Doctors

There are a number of options for foreign trained and Canadian trained doctors seeking to immigrate and work in Canada. However physicians face

December 18, 2019 by Alexandra Callinan

Biometrics Update: Biometrics Can Now Be Provided from Within Canada

On December 3, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that foreign nationals applying from within Canada for temporary or permanent residence, or

December 18, 2019 by Alexandra Callinan

New Pilot Program Aimed at Attracting Immigrants to Rural and Northern Communities

This summer, the Government of Canada launched the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) in an effort to draw immigrants to eleven (11)

June 18, 2018 by Betsy Kane

One year into the Global Talent Stream. Reflections on the Program including recent modifications.

It is refreshing to see the Government of Canada brag on twitter about the success of the Global Talent Stream (GTS) and the

May 1, 2018 by Tamara Mosher-Kuczer

What are Biometrics and Do I need to Provide Them?

Biometrics are the use of fingerprints and photographs to confirm identity and admissibility. Currently biometrics are collected from applicants from 30 countries. Beginning

March 23, 2018 by Tamara Mosher-Kuczer

Help! Immigration Canada Website Says I’m Not Eligible for Express Entry!

A question that frequently arises is from applicants who, though they have sufficient points to be selected, are found to be ineligible by

February 1, 2018 by Tamara Mosher-Kuczer

CETA – Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Part II – Contractual Service Suppliers & Independent Professionals

After much anticipation CETA came into force on September 21, 2017. CETA, like NAFTA is a Trade Agreement, part of which allows for

January 12, 2018 by Betsy Kane

Benefits and Drawbacks of the New Global Skills Strategy

In June 2017, the Federal Government introduced the Global Skills Strategy as part of Canada’s

January 11, 2018 by Betsy Kane

Sponsoring Your Parents and/or Grandparents in 2018

The Federal Government has once again launched a lottery-based system for Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PRs) to sponsor their parents and/or grandparents

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