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In some scenarios, expedited processing on your Canadian permanent resident application may be beneficial and many individuals wonder how! Unlike US immigration services, in Canada, you are unable to pay for faster processing. Luckily processing for Canadian PR applicants is on average just 45 days! The best way to ensure fast-track permanent residency to Canada […]

Faces cannot be covered when taking the Canadian Citizenship Oath We recently posted a blog entry on the new Canadian Citizenship oath rule, which stated that effective immediately people are not allowed to cover their face or mouths when taking the oath. This means that Muslim women will not be able to cover their faces […]

There is still unfortunately plenty of anti-immigration sentiment all across Canada, but the statistics don’t lie. In fact, the reality is often the exact opposite of some of the biggest and untrue myths about immigration in Canada. Only by truly examining statistics about everyday situations, we can really begin to understand the most common myths […]

When granted a Canadian immigration status, you are required to do what it takes to abide by immigration laws and successfully keep your status valid. Those who live in Canada long enough to obtain Canadian permanent residency often ask if it’s possible to lose permanent residency despite it being a “permanent” status. Yes, it is […]

E-2 Visa Filing changes in Vancouver The US Consulate in Vancouver has begun a new E-2 visa application process. All the supporting documentation for an E-2 application is no longer needed to be sent ahead of the interview for adjudication. Officers are now looking at the supporting documentation or the “meat of the application” for […]

Many applicants who are required to attend US visa appointments at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy in Canada often ask “well, how soon can I get an appointment?” or “how long do I have to wait?”  These common questions all share a common answer. The current waiting times vary depending on the location of the Consulate/Embassy. In general, […]

We here in Canada have just celebrated our July 1 holiday and now it’s time for our US friends to celebrate their Day of Independence. The 4th of July is a special day not just for Americans but for all those who cherish freedom and individual rights. Despite the bad “PR” that Americans often get […]

Family faces deportation from Canada for medical issue after eight years The family of an autistic child who has lived in Canada for eight years is now facing deportation from Canada. The family is originally from Korea, and could not get their temporary resident permits extended. One of the family’s sons, aged 15, was diagnosed […]

Every Canada Permanent Resident Card has an expiration date and when your permanent resident card is about to expire you will have to submit an application to renew it. Sometimes many people wait too long to renew their PR card and they’re left not knowing what to do. If you are in Canada and you don’t […]

Toronto student deported from Canada to Mexico We reported earlier about a Mexican student facing deportation in Toronto. A Toronto student whose refugee claims were denied and paperwork improperly completed has been deported from Canada, despite the community and various non-profit organizations rallying around him in support. Daniel Garcia’s immigration lawyer died between filing his […]

Canadian Travelers May Have to Pay Up to $1,000 for Visas Canadians traveling to the United Arab Emirates may be facing higher fees as the UAE has changes its fee structure for visas. A 30-day visa now costs $250, a 90-day visa costs $500 and a six-month, multiple-entry visa costs $1,000, which is a very […]

New Canada Work Permit Rules to Be Implemented in April 2011 New rules to protect Canada’s temporary foreign workers were announced almost one year ago but Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has announced that they are now ready to be implemented on April 1, 2011. “The government is taking action to protect temporary […]

When you apply for a Canadian visitor visa there is a chance it could be denied for no apparent reason. The reason lies beneath a section of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations that allows officers to reject the visitor visa application without explaining why. If your Canadian tourist visa was refused without a refusal […]

US Business Visa refusal questions for our immigration lawyers Q. I applied for an US Business Visa under the E-2 category. My application took a few months and came back refused because my investment was not “substantial enough” . I invested $50,000 into a gym in Maryland. How much investment qualifies as “substantial investment”  for […]

US Business Visas for Canadians We are contacted every day from Canadians wishing to work or visit the US. Depending on a person’s circumstances, there are different US Visas that may be appropriate for them in terms of entering the US. Visas for Working in the USA For the purpose of working in the US, […]