Anecdote of a recent B1/B2 visa interview at the U.S. consulate in Calgary, Canada following two ESTA denials, which was approved.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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An explanation about how long a noncontrolled Canadian can stay in the U.S., and how they can show their date of entry.
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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…
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Self-employed artists or athletes can apply for permanent residency in Canada through the self-employed persons program.
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Unvaccinated foreign nationals need to show non-“optional” travel purpose to enter Canada, e.g., reuniting with immediate family. Unvaccinated foreign nationals from outside the United States need to obtain written authorization…
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