International travel can be difficult enough without the stress over whether a mistake in your past could spark issues at borders. Unfortunately, this could happen if you are travelling to Canada and have a criminal conviction on your record. If you are in this situation, you may be criminally inadmissible. Exploring your options to make this … Continue reading “Dealing with a criminal history when you travel to Canada”

Skilled workers can be eligible to come to Canada through programs like Express Entry. The primary eligibility criteria for this program include a person’s occupation and skill level. Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changed the system it uses to assign candidates a category.  Previously, the National Occupation Classification (NOC) used Skill Level to … Continue reading “Understanding the move from Skill Level to the TEER system”

The risk of deportation or removal can be terrifying. Under these circumstances, preparation can be crucial in protecting your status.  For instance, you should know what to expect if the removal process is underway and you learn that you are eligible for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA). Preparing for your PRRA If your PRRA application … Continue reading “What to know about a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment”

Trucking plays an invaluable role in Canada’s economy. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing a shortage of skilled, qualified truckers. This shortage has led to empty grocery store shelves, shipping delays and increased prices across the country. To reduce this shortage, the Canadian government is now making immigrant truck drivers eligible for Express Entry. What is changing? … Continue reading “Truckers: You can be eligible for Express Entry in Canada”