Why fewer French speakers in Canada may help your immigration chances
According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, nearly all of Canada’s immigrants could conduct a conversation in one of the country’s two official languages (English and French)—93.6% according to the latest census. However, there is more to the story. Though most immigrants can conduct a conversation in either English or French, English is favored among newcomers […]
Will I need to submit a provincial attestation letter as part of my Canadian study permit application?
A recent notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified exactly who is required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when they apply for a Canadian study permit. In late January this year, the federal government announced that most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level would […]
Canada needs more immigrant doctors to support the national healthcare system
Amidst a population boom of over five million people in the last ten years, Canada has added just 167 medical residencies over the same length of time, making it increasingly difficult for many Canadians to obtain regular access to a family doctor. This is according to a late-January story by CBC News, which also noted […]
Master’s students are now eligible for a 3-year work permit
Starting today, international students studying in master’s programs that are less than two years in length, are eligible for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Before today, the length of an issued PGWP was correlated with the length of a program of study. However, in recognition that master’s students are placed to perform well in […]
Changes to Canada’s inadmissibility fees starting December 1st, 2023
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that on December 1st, 2023, application fees for foreign nationals applying to regain their status or return to Canada after being inadmissible will be increased. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The increase applies to the following applications: The application fees are […]
Immigration Minister imposes higher levels of family reunification on Quebec
Federal immigration minister Marc Miller has chosen to take action regarding Quebec’s family reunification levels. In a letter obtained by Radio Canada, Minister Miller—speaking to his Quebec counterpart Minister Christine Fréchette—detailed the measures that he would undertake to see that Quebec’s family reunification levels were up to the standards he felt were appropriate. Sponsor your […]
Which Canadian industries may require a criminal record check for employment?
Criminal record checks are a key part of ensuring that a company keeps their employees, customers and the public as safe as possible. In Canada, there are three basic types of background checks that an employer can ask prospective employees to pass as part of the hiring process. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the […]
Do I need a medical exam to study in Canada?
Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals apply annually for a study permit to pursue further education in Canada. In fact, studying in Canada is so popular that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently introduced a two-year cap on new international students as a measure intended to control the influx of foreign nationals. Generally, there […]
Three ways to overcome a cannabis conviction before coming to Canada
Inadmissibility to Canada, for all crimes including cannabis-related convictions, depends on how a foreign conviction equates to the Canadian criminal code. In other words, if a foreign national is deemed criminally inadmissible to Canada, it is because the crime they committed in another country equates to a crime under Canadian law that would render the […]
Can I travel outside Canada after applying for a work permit extension?
When a foreign national applies to extend their Canadian work permit, they are free to leave Canada and come back. However, upon returning to Canada, work permit extension applicants should be aware that one of three things will take place. In some cases, work permit applicants may need to return to Canada as a visitor […]
