Using an unlicensed immigration agent and paying that agent to complete your Canadian immigration application comes with many risks. One of those risks is that your application may be refused outright, but even more important is the risk that you yourself may end up being barred from ever applying to enter Canada for a period of at least 5 years due to misrepresentation.
A Temporary Residency Permit (TRP) is available in certain circumstances where an applicant may otherwise not be allowed into Canada. Generally speaking, there are situations where someone—such as an employee, an applicant for a study permit, or a family member applying for a work permit—may be barred from entering Canada due to an issue that occurred in the past. These issues are referred to as inadmissibility’s.
A reconsideration request is where you, the applicant, or your legal representative reach out to immigration authorities. You argue that the decision on the refused application was wrong. The officer who made the decision may have missed some information or made a simple mistake.
If you are sure that, had this error been noticed or the missed information been considered, the decision would have been different, a reconsideration request is a good approach to try and reverse the negative outcome.
When a Canadian or foreign business wants to hire a foreign national in Canada using a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), the business must provide supporting documents to immigration authorities. These documents prove the business is legitimate, active in Canada, and financially capable of paying the foreign national.
Employers in Canada seeking to hire a foreign national must follow specific steps before being granted authorization. One key step in this process is the requirement to advertise the job locally. These advertisements must meet set guidelines and be posted for a stipulated period before the employer can apply to hire a foreign worker.
Maintained status allows you to legally remain in Canada under the same conditions as your previous permit while waiting for a decision on your extension application. If you submit an application to extend your permit before it expires, you can stay in Canada and continue to work or study, depending on your permit type. This status keeps you protected until the immigration authorities make a final decision on your application.
After filing a Canadian immigration application, authorities may send a procedural fairness letter before refusing your application. This letter gives you the chance to address concerns raised by the immigration officer before a final decision is made. So, how should you respond?
When you submit a Canadian work permit application, there’s no guarantee it will be approved. If your application gets refused, it’s essential to know the real reasons for the refusal before deciding how to proceed.
If you’re an international student or a Canadian employer looking to hire an international student who has finished their studies, you might wonder if that student can work in Canada. The answer is yes—they might be able to work after applying for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). In fact, many students can start working as soon as they submit their application, even before the PGWP is issued.
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