Posts by Michael Niren

Proof of citizenship is needed in order to do various things for example: Vote Obtain a passport Obtain Employment Access various government Services Obtain a drivers License Obtain a Social Insurance Number The total processing times for this application are approximately  6 months.  If you know you are going to need this documentation within the […]

Employers in Canada are able to hire a foreign worker temporarily or offer them a full time job. There are several programs available for those who are looking to hire from outside the country. Temporary Workers The Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows employers to hire worker from another country to fill temporary labour. Employers are […]

Marriage to a Canadian Citizen does not mean that you are automatically Canadian. You must first apply for Permanent Resident status through the sponsorship program. You must then apply for Canadian citizenship and meet the same requirements as any other person seeking Canadian Citizenship. Applying For Canadian Citizenship In order to apply for citizenship after […]

Canada is a beautiful country, four different seasons, multiculturalism at it’s best and one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Chances are, if you’ve chosen to immigrate anywhere Canada would probably be a first choice on your list of countries to begin your new life. Provinces and Territories Canada is made up of […]

Asylum claims are now heard faster, on December  15, 2012 the system was changed. Those who claim Refugee status will have their claim heard faster, as well as sent back home faster if It’s been denied. Getting a Canadian Refugee Visa Canada offers protection to selected individuals who fear they may be prosecuted or would […]

Canada has just launched a new visa program for entrepreneurs called the Start-up Visa. This visa is a great way for people with business ideas to enter Canada. This visa is expected to be very popular and there will be limited space every year until the visa is made permanent. It will be made permanent […]

If you have a permanent resident card, you know that it is an important document that allows you to re-enter Canada should you leave it. All PR cards have expiration dates that must be renewed accordingly. The problem many people face when they realize that their PR card has expired while they are outside of […]

Have you been denied entry to Canada? Or are you worried about the possibility? Being denied entry can ruin your travel or business plans and cause an undue burned on your finances. The worst situation is when you find out you are inadmissible to Canada, even though you had no idea you were. The fact […]

The TN visa is for Canadian citizens who have a job offer in the United States. The TN can be applied for at the United States border, which makes it an ideal visa for many Canadians. However, the TN visa, though processed very rapidly, is not always easy to obtain. If you do not bring […]

Permanent Resident cards (PR cards) all have an expiration date, and the Canadian government asks that you take steps to renew your card six months before they are set to expire. Many times, however, permanent residents are unable to and end up with an expired PR card. So what should you do if your PR […]

Many people have been denied entry to Canada and feel frustrated about it. People get denied entry to Canada all the time. You may be concerned about being denied entry to Canada. You may avoid going up to Canada for this very reason. In most cases, denied entry is due to a criminal record. Luckily, […]

The TN visa is a United States work visa for Canadian citizens only (not permanent residents) who have job offers in the United States. If you’ve always wanted to work in the United States, have a job offer and are Canadian, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to do so. Unlike other visas, […]

Many people assume that if you are being transferred to a United States office of a foreign company, there is no real requirement for a visa. However, the truth is just the opposite. Even if you are being transferred to the United States by your employer, you require a visa. In this situation, when a […]

  The government of Canada has just launched a new visa program for entrepreneurs called the Start Up Visa. This visa is a great opportunity for people who have great business ideas to put them to use and bring them to Canada. New Start-Up Visa Program in Canada The Start-up Visa is expected to be […]

If you are a permanent resident of Canada, your permanent resident card is an important document that allows you to re-enter Canada should you leave and go abroad. All permanent resident cards have expiry dates, and they must be renewed accordingly. The catch is, you need to be in Canada when you do this. Problems […]