Michael Schwartz | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:40:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png Michael Schwartz | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits /2021/10/graphic-designers-now-among-film-and-tv-workers-who-can-get-expedited-work-permits-1019214.html Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:14 +0000 /?p=19214 If you are a graphic designer working on a live-action film or TV show, coming to Canada just became easier. Canada recognizes the value film and TV production contributes to the national economy. IRCC is making it simpler for graphic designers who work on films or TV to come to Canada. As of September 10, […]

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]]> Applying for Canadian permanent residence with a criminal record /2021/10/applying-for-canadian-permanent-residence-with-a-criminal-record-1019266.html Sun, 03 Oct 2021 13:00:20 +0000 /?p=19266 Canada wants new permanent residents (PRs) — in fact, more than a million of them. Nearly 60 per cent of these new arrivals will come to Canada as skilled workers. Express Entry is the main way that Canada processes skilled worker applications. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its most recent Immigration Levels Plan […]

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]]> Planning a winter vacation in Canada? What to do with a past criminal record /2021/09/planning-a-winter-vacation-in-canada-what-to-do-with-a-past-criminal-record-0919243.html Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:00:44 +0000 /?p=19243 As the summer comes to an end, tourists from the U.S. and other countries are beginning to plan Canadian winter vacations or excursions. Canada is one of the best places to embrace the winter season. The activities are endless at most tourist destinations across the country. It is important to note that if you plan […]

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]]> How to return to Canada after being ordered to leave /2021/09/how-to-return-to-canada-after-being-ordered-to-leave-0919167.html Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:00:17 +0000 /?p=19167 Canada can order non-citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Some of the reasons for such orders can include criminal conduct and violation of Canadian immigration laws. If you’ve been subject to a removal order, you may need an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) to come back. Click here to get a […]

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]]> Deported from the USA. Can I come to Canada? /2021/09/deported-from-the-usa-can-i-come-to-canada-0919141.html Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:00:16 +0000 /?p=19141 Canada and the United States share security information at all ports of entry. This can include criminal and immigration records, even from long ago. This means that when a person tries to enter Canada from the United States, Canadian border agents have access to all prior U.S. removal or deportation orders. Essentially, if you have […]

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]]> Applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) with a criminal record /2021/09/applying-for-an-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-with-a-criminal-record-0919087.html Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:20 +0000 /?p=19087 The electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Since 2016, Canada has been using the eTA system to process and screen visitors quickly and securely. People who are citizens of visa-exempt countries will need an eTA to enter Canada if they are arriving by air. They do not need one […]

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]]> How Canada’s electoral system works /2021/08/how-canadas-electoral-system-works-0819016.html Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:30 +0000 /?p=19016 On September 20, 2021, Canada will hold a federal election. Anyone who is a Canadian citizen and age 18 or over on election day can run or vote for the House of Commons. This is one of the few privileges that citizens enjoy but that permanent residents (PRs) do not. However, PRs who cannot vote […]

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]]> What to do when your PR card expires outside Canada /2021/08/what-to-do-when-your-pr-card-expires-outside-canada-0818979.html Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:07 +0000 /?p=18979 A permanent resident (PR) of Canada might leave Canada for some time. If that person wants to return, they must present their PR card, which confirms their PR status. Most PR cards last for five years, although some last for less. If a PR card expires, that does not mean a person has lost PR […]

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]]> Do I need to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation to enter Canada? /2021/08/do-i-need-to-apply-for-criminal-rehabilitation-to-enter-canada-0819028.html Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:21:33 +0000 /?p=19028 Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit?  Canada has strict rules for people with criminal records. These laws are designed to keep the country and Canadians safe.  Factors such as what the offence is, how long ago the sentence was completed, and how many convictions a person has, all factor in.   Since late 2018, a driving under the […]

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]]> Canadian court rules IRCC took too long to process immigration application /2021/08/canadian-court-rules-ircc-took-too-long-to-process-immigration-application-0818963.html Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:21:01 +0000 /?p=18963 People who want to immigrate to Canada often have to wait a long time until they receive a decision on their permanent residency application. The waiting period can drag on for months or even years. There are things an applicant can do to reduce delays, though. Submitting an application that is accurate and organized is […]

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