The Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union Form Number IMM5409 is typically used in spousal sponsorship applications where the applicants are not married. A common-law couple must have lived together for at least one year, and also have intermingled financial... Read More
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced a new program today that I think has a lot of merit. It is a “start-up visa” aimed at potential immigrants who wish to start a business in Canada. We have not seen this... Read More
Here is a typical scenario: an individual is crossing the border into Canada from the USA. The border officer questions him about his background and any dealings with police or arrests in the past. The individual mentions a few... Read More
In this video, I discuss completing the Application for a Temporary Resident Visa form. This application is required for individuals who wish to visit Canada and who are from one of these countries. If you are from one the... Read More
After many months (perhaps years) you’ve finally become a permanent resident of Canada. Often, your next step is to get a supervisa (i.e, a 10 year visitor visa) for your parents. You complete the paperwork and the next communication... Read More
British Columbia is a popular destination for both immigrants and other Canadians. It has a lot to offer. The lower mainland (Vancouver and the surrounding cities) and Vancouver Island offer the mildest climate in the country. Rarely do they... Read More
Today the government announced a new program that will be of interest to anyone with a trade (such as electricians, welders, heavy-duty mechanics and pipe-fitters announced thus far). Beginning in January of next year, Canada will admit 3000 trades... Read More
I’ve been contacted by a number of people asking about the recent announcement of Minister Kenney regarding parent and grandparent sponsorship. As readers of this blog may know, the sponsorship process for parents and grandparents was suspended and that... Read More
This tutorial is on the Fees for Immigration Services form IMM5310. Although the form appears fairly straightforward, it is important to get the fee correct. The $200 fee is for less serious offences, and the $1000 fee is for... Read More
I often get queries from potential applicants about the legality of proxy and telephone marriages with regard to sponsorship. A common example is one where a couple has been dating or living together, but due to immigration circumstances, can... Read More
