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”

If you are between 18 and 54 and applying for Canadian citizenship, you will likely need to take a citizenship test. The stakes of passing this test can be high, so it is crucial to know what you can do to increase your chances of passing. Know what is on the test Citizenship tests consist … Continue reading “4 tips if you are preparing for your citizenship test”

If you are an international student in Canada, you are probably quite diligent about complying with the terms and restrictions of your study permit. So, when the rules change, you should know what these changes are so that you can make informed decisions about your academic and non-academic pursuits. For instance, recently, The Government of … Continue reading “Change to off-campus work restrictions for international students”

If you or someone you love receives a removal order, you can be quite scared about what this means for you, your family and your future.  However, know that in some cases, parties can return to Canada after removal. What type of removal order is it? Whether you may return to Canada or not depends … Continue reading “Can I come back to Canada after being asked to leave?”

One of the responsibilities of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is to ensure that they do not allow anyone into the country who poses a risk to public safety. If you’ve immigrated – or are intending to immigrate – to Canada, it’s important to understand that any mishap with the law can put your … Continue reading “An impaired driving charge can put your immigrant status in jeopardy.”