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How to prepare for a Canadian job interview

Preparing effectively for an interview will make you much more likely to receive a job offer. This article will cover:...
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Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices

Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
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Is your PGWP expiring? Here’s what you need to know about getting a TFWP work permit

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, you can stay and work in Canada by getting a Temporary...
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How to get a Bridging Open Work Permit

Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) allow work permit holders to continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their...
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PGWP expiring? Here are all your options to continue working in Canada

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada....
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Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada,...
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Ukrainians no longer eligible to enter Canada under CUAET special measures

Today, March 31, 2024, marks three key deadlines for the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. Two of these...
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Why IRCC may refuse your visitor visa application

Foreign nationals often come to Canada for leisure, to visit family and friends, or to conduct business. To visit Canada,...
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10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with...
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Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa...
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Have a DUI? Here are your options for entering Canada

Having a prior driving under the influence (DUI) offence can render you inadmissible to Canada. If Canadian authorities deem you...
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Attending the A.A. International Convention 2025? What to know about entering Canada with your past DUI

The 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Vancouver from July 3-6 next year. If you’re considering...
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Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway...
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Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025

The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time...
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9 tips to reduce the risk of refusal of your Canada visitor visa

An application for a visitor visa to enter Canada may be routine, but success isn’t guaranteed. According to government data,...
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Visitor visa refusals for Canada are on the rise. Here’s how you can avoid them

If you need a visitor visa to Canada, it’s essential you put together a strong application. In a recent press...
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How can my parents and grandparents join me in Canada?

To provide your parent(s) or grandparent(s) with status to live with you in Canada long-term, you have two main options:...
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Are you eligible to sponsor your spouse or partner for Canadian immigration?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR). Although the...
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Step-by-step: Sponsoring your spouse or partner for Canadian PR

Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the...
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How to get an open work permit for your spouse or partner during the sponsorship process

When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an...
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