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Immigrating from Australia to Canada is usually easier than migrating from many other countries to Canada. The unique relationship that these two countries have as members of the Commonwealth, as well as their shared language and cultural links, makes the immigration process easier. Australians have settled throughout Canada, a large number actually residing in Whistler, […]

Migrating from the USA to Canada is an attractive prospect for many Americans. United States citizens may want to move to their northern neighbour for the health care opportunities, a different government style, a more relaxed culture, or for any number of other reasons. Unfortunately, it is not possible to just drive over the border […]

This year, Canada and Russia are marking the anniversary of 70 years of diplomatic relations. There are 500,600 residents of Canada who currently claim Russia as their homeland. In Toronto alone, there are more than 100,000 people whose mother tongue is Russian. All these people are proof that Canada has been an attractive destination over […]

Migrating from Nigeria to Canada is an appealing idea for many Nigerians. The first wave of Nigerian immigrants to Canada was in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Now, there are over 20,000 people in Canada who identify themselves as Nigerian. Some Nigerians have family in Canada, and they wish to move to Canada to […]

I have noticed a disturbing trend in the immigration industry where immigration consultants offer  people “file review services” at low costs presumably to entice people to hire them for the “full” application later on. I have no objections to this approach as a means of  getting more business. But…. Review my immigration documents please there is a […]

Trinidad and Canada Have Much In Common The country of Canada has long had a special relationship with the country of Trinidad. Both these countries have a long history of being part of the British Empire, this mean that they share the common official language of English and their legal systems both have roots in […]

Canada is a vast country that is in constant need of people to occupy its regions to help them to develop. The Canadian government has in place several options that allow people from other countries to get a Canadian Immigration Visa so that they can reside in Canada permanently. Canadian Immigration Visas This visa, popularly […]

The Government of Canada has announced that the long-discussed spousal sponsorship rules are now in effect. These rules will have a big impact on marriage immigration in Canada, and sometimes not for the better. On December 15, 2016, the Liberal Government of Canada announced a number of major changes to the family sponsorship immigration process. […]

The number of people migrating from Malaysia to Canada has also increased significantly over the years. Recent statistics show that by the year 2013, one half of the total Canadian population will be foreign-born. To understand this recent trend, it is important to look at why people decide to move to Canada from Malaysia. Why […]

Getting into Canada while having a criminal record for DUI is a common concern many Americans have. It is very important that Canada is able to effectively secure its borders and keep people who may be dangerous out, but sometimes people who post no threat to Canada or Canadians are caught up in this red […]

The Toronto Star published an article about several couples in Canada who have found a way to circumvent all of the red tape involved with the live-in caregiver program.  The live-in caregiver program offers nannies who come to Canada the chance to apply for permanent residence after being a caregiver for two years. However, many new […]

Moving to Canada as a nanny is becoming increasingly popular, and is an excellent life choice for many people. However, Canadian immigration is a complicated legal process, especially if you want to immigrate using a work visa. Canada does offer attractive opportunities for those who plan to live and work in the country using a work […]

Below is an interesting guest post about Work Permit Applications, written by my colleague Jeff Jiehui Li who actually used to work for me a few years back. Jeff now has is own practice where he assists clients in family, tax, litigation and immigration law. Thank you Jeff for your contribution! __________________ I have recently encountered a […]

There are a number of good reasons to immigrate to Canada as a dentist. If you are considering moving to this great nation, here are 2 of the best: Canada Is a Great Place to Live Canada is a great country for a lot place to live. The major cities in the country (i.e. Toronto, […]

Don’t get me wrong. I like what I do. Helping individuals, families and companies with their cross border needs is very rewarding and challenging. And I am proud of our track record and hope to continue doing what I do best for the forseeable future. But the truth is that I wish it all weren’t necessary. […]