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A person must fulfill a residency requirement in order to keep their permanent residence in Canada, according to Canada’s residency obligations.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
IRCCC is going to send invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors for for sponsorship under the PGP this year.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, IRCC has announced that it is expanding its distance learning programs.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
In continuation of Canada’s support and commitment to Ukraine nationals the CUAET public policy has now been extended.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada needs to at least consider a cap on the number of international students in Canada to ease the pressure on the housing market.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Expanding the Stream B pathway for Hong Kongers, no longer no longer need post-secondary education to be eligible.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada is dedicated to giving young people in Canada the chance to explore other cultures with signing the new agreement with Iceland.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Even if you left Canada many years ago, you may be able to return to Canada as a permanent resident. There is no time limit on how long you can be outside Canada before you attempt to return.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
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Processing times have more than doubled for Canadian spousal sponsorship applicants who are immigrating to the province of Quebec.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Marc Miller takes over for Sean Fraser as Minister of Immigration starting from 26th of July, adding to a strong core of Canada’s economic.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
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You must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory if you want to immigrate to Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
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New options and faster processing for visas and work permits announced for family members of Canadians and temporary residents in Canada.
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The best interest of a child directly impacted by an immigration decision must be taken into account by the immigration officer deciding the application.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
It’s critical that you comprehend the significance of your study plan or statement of purpose if you’re an international student hoping to enroll in a program in Canada (SOP).
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The case involves Soheil Adibi, who is seeking Judicial Review of the Immigration Appeal Division who decided to dismiss Adibi’s appeal for the removal order that was placed on him for breaching residency obligations under section 28 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
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The Student Direct Stream (SDS) program is a Canadian government initiative that streamlines the process of obtaining a study permit for international students from eligible countries.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The news of over 700 Indian students receiving deportation notices from the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) is undoubtedly distressing for the affected individuals and their loved ones.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Human trafficking is a heinous crime that continues to ravage countless lives worldwide. Recently, Canadian authorities uncovered a shocking human trafficking ring that exploited over 60 Mexican nationals with false promises of a better life in Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Special steps have been implemented in reaction to the situation in Iran to assist Iranian temporary residents in Canada, as well as Canadian nationals and permanent residents living in Iran.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
These new measures, which will be effective from March 1, 2023, until February 28, 2024, will allow eligible Iranian nationals to apply for the extension of their temporary resident status, open work permits, and study permits at no cost.
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Despite these odds, our dedicated team was able to assist a client in securing an approved study permit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Since the third week of February, we have noticed random cases that have received temporary file numbers in their AORs.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada is acknowledging the crucial role of caregivers by providing them with a quicker route to obtaining permanent residency status.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
IRCC will likely start accepting the scores from Pearson Test of English (PTE) Essential English test in late 2023.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Sunwing Airlines has recently announced that it is facing significant disruptions to its holiday travel plans due to the rejection of an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) by the Canadian government.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canadians who were directly impacted by the hurricane will receive free replacement documents like from IRCC.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
First Express Entry draw of 2023 invites a large number of candidates, but the CRS score is still out of reach for most applicants.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A new hiatus on Express Entry draws appears to be upon us with serious technical issues causing problems with the online application system.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Foreign nationals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply through Express Entry.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
On November 16, 2022, IRCC switched to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER system for Express Entry.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work and travel opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth up to total of 24 months.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Move to Canada based on your work experience through Express Entry or continue your education in Canada with a study permit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As of 19/10/22 there are changes for the requirements for specific countries and for which countries you have to provide a police certificate
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
International students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Looking back at the impact of Queen Elizabeth II to Canada and how her passing affects the Canadian citizenship ceremony allegiance oath.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
On September 23, 2022, Canada’s permanent resident program applications will transition to online only, with a full rollout by October 28, 2022.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As of August 2, 2022, those with Post-Graduation Work Permits are eligible to extend or apply for a new 18-month open work permit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Find out where to get the best medical insurance for a super visa application to suit your needs with our list of resources.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
All applicants for PR through Express Entry will now need to complete an UP-FRONT medical exam.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
If a refusal cannot be appealed, it is possible to ask the Federal Court of Canada to review the decision of refusal, otherwise known as “Judicial Review.”
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A person who is without legal status in Canada can still be sponsored by their Canadian citizen or permanent resident spouse to get PR.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The CUAET is a special program for Ukrainians and their family members to come to Canada as quickly as possible, and allow them to legally work and study while in Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Unvaccinated Ukrainian citizens and family members fleeing the Russian invasion can travel to Canada via Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Ukrainians who don’t already have a passport may not be able to get one now. It is still possible to travel to Canada on the CUAET program.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada has just announced plans for resettlement of Ukrainian nationals to Canada in response to the Russian invasion.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
An IRCC internal memo requests to extend the Federal Skilled Worker Program pause on ITAs, in place since December 2020, further into 2022.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As of January 15, certain exemptions announced in December will no longer be available to people travelling to Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As a rule, every Express Entry applicant has to have their educational credentials assessed by designated entities. The objective is to have the foreign degree, certification or diploma (your proof of education credential) validated and verified to be equal to a Canadian qualification.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Over 1 year since the last FSW invitations and over 3 months since the last CEC invitations – when will EE candidates receive ITAs again?
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Starting November 30, fully vaccinated individuals departing and re-entering within 72 hours are exempt from providing a PCR test result.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Most international students studying in Canada are eligible to work in Canada under the post graduate work permit program (PGWP). However, not all institutions or programs are eligible for the PGWP.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Letter of Employment requirements for Express Entry and what to do if your letter of employment does not meet them
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The IRCC has issued an update for the Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP). 2020 and 2021 submissions to be in the same pool for a draw.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The government of Canada is actively prioritizing permanent resident applications for Afghans in Canada and abroad.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada has announced a special humanitarian program to resettle vulnerable Afghan nationals outside of Afghanistan.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Special measures introduced for Afghan nationals who have worked with the Government of Canada in Afghanistan, and their families.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Canada is a great place to live and work. Here is a guide for working in Canada and how to apply for a Canadian work permit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Spousal Open Work Permit no longer available for family members of certain international students.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Urgent processing will have your AOR issued in approximately 1 – 2 weeks, and your citizenship certificate should arrive in less than 8 weeks.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Visit visa applicants who have submitted their application before September 7, 2021, should resubmit to get ahead of the queue, says IRCC.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
IEC candidates already listed in the Working Holiday pool and fully vaccinated will only need their proof of vaccination to enter Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As of September 7, 2021, international travelers to Canada who are fully vaccinated will be exempt from quarantine requirements.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
If a couple is not able to get married or live together due to circumstances beyond their control, then they may be eligible to apply for conjugal sponsorship.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Beginning July 26th 2021, applicants for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence pathway can now apply for an open work permit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
One week ago the Canadian citizenship certificate replacement processing times increased from 6 months to 15 months.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
There is no law or rule stating that a couple applying for sponsorship under the In-Canada class is forbidden from leaving Canada while the application is in process.
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Legally a spousal sponsorship between an LGBTQ couple and or a straight couple are the same, the LGBTQ application has its own challenges.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Even if you live outside Canada, you can still submit the sponsorship application for your spouse or partner any time. However, there are rules.
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Usually, 6 months. However, how long you can stay in Canada as a visitor once you have entered the country is at the discretion of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). NOTE: How long a visitor visa is valid has absolutely no impact on how long a person can remain in Canada – the validity of a visa in a passport is permission for boarding a plane or crossing the Canadian border only, and does not impact how long the holder can remain in Canada.
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90,000 essential workers and recent graduates of Canadian post-secondary schools will be allowed to apply for permanent residence through a one-time application program.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Two partners are considered to be common-law if they have lived together for at least one year and meet the other requirements.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A guide to the Canadian language benchmark system and language tests used in Express Entry applications to Canada – IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A study permit or visa application cannot be appealed, however the applicant can ask the court to review and possibly overturn the decision.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Processing time has increased by many months for all applications including spousal sponsorship, work permits, study permits, visitor visas. Unfortunately, the IRCC website has not been updated to accurately reflect all processing times.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The IEC pool reopens March 1, 2021. A Canadian job offer is now required to received an invitation to apply for the working holiday visa
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Why should I become a Canadian Citizen and what are the benefits of applying for citizenship versus remaining a permanent resident of Canada?
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A person with implied/maintained status is allowed to continue the activity they were already doing in Canada under the same conditions as their original authorization allowed. Workers may continue to work, students may continue to study, and visitors may continue to visit.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
A copy of your landing paper/Record of Landing / COPR / IMM1000 has to be included with your application to renew your Indian passport from inside Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
For the last five years, the number of asylum seekers coming to Canada via so-called “irregular entries” has skyrocketed. The refugee claimants now find themselves in limbo.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Find out about the IEC Working Holiday Visas. How to apply for them and who can apply for them. Get guidance on which program works best for you.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
With the ratification of Brexit January 1, 2021, UK passport holders will need to be aware of several new procedures for visiting and working in Europe.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Workers, students, and visitors continue to be exempt from the requirement to restore their status within 90 days of their expiry, and will be allowed to restore their status if they have already expired until August 21, 2021.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Marriages and common-law partnerships are both different types of conjugal (marriage-like) relationships. Conjugal sponsorships are very rare.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Both athletes and cultural contributors such as artists, writers, and social media influencers are eligible to apply to immigrate to Canada under the Self-Employed category.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Visiting as a reverse snowbird, sponsorship under the parents or grandparents category, investing, or being self-employed are just some of the ways Americans can retire in Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
If you are a foreign national and you own property in Canada, then you will enter Canada as a visitor in order to go to your Canadian cottage or home. However, owning property in Canada does not give any foreign visitor the right to enter Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
The parental sponsorship program has opened for 2020 with a pool and lottery system. The deadline for entry into the pool is November 3, 2020.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Applications for H&C are made under section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. They can be made by foreign nationals both inside and outside of Canada.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
IRCC did not open or process any family sponsorship applications between February 12, 2020 and Mid August 2020 due to covid-19 processing delays.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As of September 15, 2020, Service Canada centres are gradually resuming biometrics collection services for PR applicants who have received a biometric instruction letter. An officer will call you to schedule an appointment.
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Starting immediately, any visitor, student and worker who lost their status ON or AFTER January 30, 2020 and subsequently did not apply to restore the status 90 days, is now eligible to restore their status regardless of the fact that the 90 day period has passed.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
If you are applying to renew your PR card, replacing a stolen card, or never received your first PR card, then current processing time is now 299 days.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Find out how arrests and criminal convictions in the United States can make you inadmissible to Canada and cause your immigration application to be refused.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Low CRS scores are only temporary and will eventually increase
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The most common Express Entry Profile Mistakes
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Why you should never lie to Immigration – you could lose your status, be forced to leave Canada, and even have Canadian citizenship revoked.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
As a permanent resident of Canada, you are entitled to travel to Canada despite the travel restrictions and US border closure.
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Even if a sponsor or sponsored person collects employment insurance, their application will not be negatively impacted.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
You can still sponsor your family members if you are unemployed.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
How to tell if an immigration consultant or lawyer is FAKE, and the dangers of unlicensed immigration scams.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
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How to decide whether you should use the In-Canada sponsorship or Family Class sponsorship application for your husband, wife, or partner.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
Convictions such as drunk driving could cause a refusal of your Canadian immigration application from Australia or New Zealand.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
There are several common mistakes when applying for a Canadian study permit which can derail your plan and also cost you thousands of dollars.
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
7 problems which can cause your in-canada sponsorship application to be returned
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
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Cassandra Fultz, RCIC
When applying for a study permit from Nigeria, there are several things that you can do in order to maximize your chances of approval and persuade the immigration officer that you are a bona fide student and good candidate for a study permit.
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