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Certificate of Departure (IMM 0056)
This form is for people who have willingly left Canada of who wish to obtain a replacement of their lost, stolen, or damaged Certificate of Departure (IMM 0056). Download Certificate of Departure Application DOWNLOAD APPLICATION What is a Certificate of Departure? A Certificate of Departure is a historical document that certifies your willing departure…
The Complete Guide to Background Checks & Security Screenings
Two words which can cause anxiety in any applicant for temporary or permanent status in Canada are: Background Check Will something from your past come back to make life difficult when taking a life-changing decision like applying to move to Canada? What could that be and what can you do about it? The first step…
How to get married in Canada to a foreigner?
An in-depth, step-by-step article showing you how to fill out the application and answer the most frequently asked questions Quick answers: My foreign partner is already in Canada. Can we get married? Yes, you can get married to your non-Canadian partner here. Each Canadian province has its steps, but it’s relatively straightforward. You can start…
Marrying and Sponsoring a Brazilian Citizen
Marriage to a Brazilian Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. If you want to bring your Brazilian spouse or partner to live in Canada, you must then file a sponsorship application for them to become a permanent resident. If they would like…
Express Entry’s Comprehensive Rating System
The race for the Express Entry to Canada has officially begun. The end of January saw the first draw of top ranking candidates from the pool of applicants, to be invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada. For those who want to ensure that they are at the top of the list for when…
Express Entry
Express Entry Since January 1st, 2015 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly Citizenship and Immigration Canada or CIC) has initiated a new immigration program called Express Entry. Think of it as being like getting a job. Your online application to migrate to Canada gets placed in a pool with other candidates and evaluated according…
Spousal Sponsorship Appeals
Spousal Sponsorship Appeals and other Family Sponsorship Appeals If you applied to sponsor your spouse, dependent child, parent or other relative and your application was refused, you may be able to appeal the rejection. Respond to IRCC within 30 days or lose your right to appeal Index Are you eligible to appeal your refused…
Family Sponsorship by Region
Please note that on January 1, 2015 the way that Canada accepts permanent residents has changed. The new system, called Express Entry, represents a change in method rather than in requirements. Free Complete Spousal Sponsorship Course Canadian citizens and Permanent residents can sponsor overseas family in the federal family class program. However this program currently…
How Long Am I Responsible for My Sponsored Spouse?
Can Your Sponsored Spouse Run Away and Leave You With Bills to Pay? Sponsor liability is limited by time, not amount How much have people paid? What kinds of sponsors end up liable? How often does this happen? In 2011, Canada’s Supreme Court ruled that families were liable for the social assistance payments of relatives…
Brazil Visa in Canada
Canadian citizens and permanent residents need a visa to Brazil. The Brazil tourist visa covers leisure visits to the country for people visiting friends and relations or who wish to holiday there. Brazil tourist visas are limited to a fixed period of time and no business activity is allowed. The Brazil business visa covers both…
