Since 2018, DUI convictions have been recognized by Canada as serious criminality. Nonetheless, you still have options to enter the country. Source: CIC News You may have trouble entering Canada if you have a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Canada has strict DUI laws, and it further strengthened the laws in 2018 when...

A guide to spousal and common-law immigration for Canadians who wish to sponsor their loved ones from the Emirates. Source: CIC News The first step to sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner from the United Arab Emirates is to make sure you are both eligible. To be eligible to sponsor your spouse, you need to...

Canadian health authorities have restricted travel to 10 countries to prevent the spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus. Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi have been added to the list as of today. Source: CIC News On November 30, the Canadian government announced several more countries have been added to the list of those...

Here is an overview of the sponsorship process if your spouse or common-law partner is living in Pakistan. Source: CIC News Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their Pakistani spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence. Enabling families to be reunited is one of the pillars of Canada’s immigration system. One of the primary...

ANALYSIS: Canada’s new daycare program is likely to be greatly beneficial to newcomers. Source: CIC News In April 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the goal of daycare costing an average of $10 per day across the country within the next five years. In pursuit of this goal, the federal government has committed to investing...

Food service workers can now apply to Nova Scotia’s Occupations in Demand PNP. Source: CIC News Nova Scotia is now accepting immigration applications from food service workers through its Occupations in Demand stream. The pandemic hit the restaurant industry hard. As such, Canada has been experiencing labour shortages in food services. Nova Scotia is no...

Canada has now held five Express Entry draws in a row targeting candidates from the PNP class. Source: CIC News On November 10, Canada invited 775 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. All of the invited candidates had previously received nominations through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Since provincial nominees automatically get a...

Not all job offers are equal in the eyes of the Express Entry system. Here’s what you need to know when calculating your CRS score. Source: CIC News You can get extra points in the Express Entry system for having a job offer that meets certain conditions. If you are immigrating through the points-based Express...

Permanent residency and work permit options for staying in Canada. Source: CIC News If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. The PGWP is a one-time deal, and there are no extensions. Generally, it...