Canadian Immigration

Inadmissibility for misrepresentation in Canadian immigration law

Withholding material facts from any visa application puts an applicant at risk of not only denial but a 5-year bar if it triggers a finding of inadmissibility, especially in the context where a visitor attempts to apply for a work…

Khadija DerrickOctober 12, 2023

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Canadian Immigration

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

5 notable differences of Canadian and US immigration. Nation-specific quotas; age; time spent in country; language tests; requirement for a sponsoring employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 7, 2023

Canadian Immigration

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

This post will provide an overview of the top 5 common pathways that employers, employees, and entrepreneurs can use to obtain temporary work authorization in Canada: LMIA based, Intracompany transferee, Treaty Professional, C11 Entrepreneur, and Treaty Investor.

Khadija DerrickAugust 4, 2023

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Can I travel outside Canada with an approved CoPR while I am waiting for my PR card to arrive in the mail?

You need your PR card or PRTD to return to Canada by plane, train, bus, or boat. If you are crossing the land border in a private car, a CBSA officer may admit you with your valid Confirmation of Permanent…

Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023

Canadian Immigration Immigration

I am a Canadian, and I like to spend some of the cold winter months every year staying at an Airbnb in Florida while working remotely for my Canadian employer. Is this permissible under B1/B2 status?

It depends. There is some room for a B1/B2 visitor working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting the United States to be permissible, but only to a certain degree.

Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023

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My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for Canadian immigration purposes?

Same-sex marriages are valid for Canadian immigration purposes if legal in the country where it was held, even if it is not legal in the couple’s country of citizenship.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023

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Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 3 – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories.

Each Canadian province offers a variety of permanent residency pathways by investment. This post outlines the different options for Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2023

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Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – Special pathway for skilled workers with a job offer

Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program is a streamlined permanent residency pathway for skilled workers either living abroad or in Canada, who have a job offer in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island (the Atlantic provinces).

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2023

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What is a NOC Code (TEER Code) in Canadian Immigration?

The Canadian government uses NOC (National Occupational Classification) Codes to classify different types of jobs, which will be reorganized into TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) Codes from November 2022.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 4, 2023

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Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 2 – Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

Each Canadian province offers a variety of permanent residency pathways by investment. This post outlines the different options for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 3, 2023

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Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 1 – Ontario, BC, Alberta

Each Canadian province offers a variety of permanent residency pathways by investment. This post outlines the different options for Ontario, BC, and Alberta.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 3, 2023

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Canadian Treaty Investor Work Permit

Investors who are nationals of treaty countries may obtain a work permit to come to Canada to develop and direct a business.

Khadija DerrickDecember 26, 2022

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Part 2: Canadian Permanent Residency options for self-employed persons or entrepreneurs

I am an artist who is leading a small-scale arts business which can support myself and several employees. What options do I have to live and work in Canada, temporarily or permanently?

Khadija DerrickDecember 12, 2022

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Part 1: Canadian work permit options for self-employed persons and entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs may obtain Canadian work authorization through a post-graduate work permit, C11 “significant benefit” entrepreneur work permit, and Treaty Investor work permit for nationals of certain countries.

Khadija DerrickDecember 12, 2022

Canadian Immigration Immigration

My B1/B2 Interview Experience at the US consulate in Calgary, Canada

Anecdote of a recent B1/B2 visa interview at the U.S. consulate in Calgary, Canada following two ESTA denials, which was approved.

Khadija DerrickDecember 5, 2022

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Does Canadian immigration law allow dual intent?

Under the dual intent doctrine, a foreign national who has applied for permanent residence in Canada may also apply to enter Canada under a temporary visa, such as a visitor, student, or worker.

Khadija DerrickNovember 18, 2022

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Does a Canadian Student need a F-1 visa to study in the United States?

Canadian nationals do not need an F-1 visa to enroll in school in the US, but they need to present an I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, and apply at the border and be admitted under F-1 status in order to…

Khadija DerrickOctober 25, 2022

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2022 Recent trends for the Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence

After an 18-month hiatus, Express Entry draws for all programs have resumed since July 2022. International applicants in the Federal Skilled Worker category are now being invited for Canadian permanent residency.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 7, 2022

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When a Canadian enters the US by land and is not issued an I-94, how long can they stay?

An explanation about how long a noncontrolled Canadian can stay in the U.S., and how they can show their date of entry.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 1, 2022

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Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

Not all convictions require a US entry waiver, and a better approach is to request a Letter of Non-inadmissibility or a September Letter from the ARO to confirm you don’t need a waiver.

Khadija DerrickJune 20, 2022

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What is a Reconsideration Request and when do you use it?

If your Canadian visa application is denied, a Request for Reconsideration may be the quickest and easiest way to overcome a denial and get the immigration benefit you need.

Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2022

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How to apply for admission as a business visitor under USMCA (NAFTA) B-1 Category for Canadian Citizens

: If a Canadian professional seeks to enter the United States to provide services on behalf of a Canadian company, the USMCA (NAFTA) business visitor category may be appropriate.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2022

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Acquiring automatic Canadian citizenship at birth for children of same-sex married parents born outside Canada

Since July 2020, same-sex parents and parents who use assisted reproduction can automatically pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad, regardless of biological ties.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 24, 2022

A business owner holding a Canadian flag

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Establish a business in Canada – Owner-operator Work Permit under the International Mobility Program

You can apply for a work permit to come to Canada to establish and operate a company that you own 50% or more, even without a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2022

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Canadian permanent residency via the start-up visa program

Entrepreneurs who secure an investment from a designated venture capital, angel investor, or incubator in Canada can obtain permanent residency to direct their start-up business in Canada.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 7, 2022

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Inadmissibility for misrepresentation in Canadian immigration law

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

Can I travel outside Canada with an approved CoPR while I am waiting for my PR card to arrive in the mail?

I am a Canadian, and I like to spend some of the cold winter months every year staying at an Airbnb in Florida while working remotely for my Canadian employer. Is this permissible under B1/B2 status?

My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for Canadian immigration purposes?

Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 3 – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories.

Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – Special pathway for skilled workers with a job offer

What is a NOC Code (TEER Code) in Canadian Immigration?

Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 2 – Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

Canadian Provincial Permanent Residency Streams for Entrepreneurs Part 1 – Ontario, BC, Alberta

Canadian Treaty Investor Work Permit

Part 2: Canadian Permanent Residency options for self-employed persons or entrepreneurs

Part 1: Canadian work permit options for self-employed persons and entrepreneurs

My B1/B2 Interview Experience at the US consulate in Calgary, Canada

Does Canadian immigration law allow dual intent?

Does a Canadian Student need a F-1 visa to study in the United States?

2022 Recent trends for the Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence

When a Canadian enters the US by land and is not issued an I-94, how long can they stay?

Inadmissible Canadians: When to apply for a September Letter

What is a Reconsideration Request and when do you use it?

How to apply for admission as a business visitor under USMCA (NAFTA) B-1 Category for Canadian Citizens

Acquiring automatic Canadian citizenship at birth for children of same-sex married parents born outside Canada

Establish a business in Canada – Owner-operator Work Permit under the International Mobility Program

Canadian permanent residency via the start-up visa program

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