The general consequence of a finding of misrepresentation in immigration applications is very severe – a five-year ban on admission to Canada. The jurisprudence is settled that s40(1)(a) of the IRPA is to be given a broad interpretation in order to promote its underlying purpose. It is important to note that the exception to this rule is narrow.
CPTPP Work Permits for Professionals and Technicians
A foreign national who wants to work in Canada needs a work permit or an authorization to work without a permit. Canada offers several immigration options.
Self-Employed Business Immigration
Are you a self-employed person who wants to immigrate to Canada? You may qualify for Canada’s “Self-Employed Persons Program.” When your application under this program is approved, you get a permanent resident visa. You can live and work in Canada, and you will also become eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after you settle here.
Minors Travelling Outside Canada With Only One Parent
Any child travelling outside Canada with only one parent should carry a consent letter. This is true even if it is only for a day trip, and even if the child will only be unaccompanied by both parents for part of the trip. If you travel across the border with a minor and don’t have a consent letter, it may cause delays, or worse—your child may be denied entry to or exit from a country.
The Importance of a Business Plan for Investors
Are you a foreign entrepreneur with an innovative business idea for the Canadian market? Do you have the skills and experience to build a business in Canada? If so, the Start-Up Visa Program may be a great option for you. The program offers a unique opportunity to build a business, make a profit, and immigrate to Canada.
Validating Canadian Documents for Use in Mexico
Canada and Mexico have strong economic, political, and cultural ties. Many Canadians want to work or do business in Mexico. Others want to have a destination wedding or retire on the beach in Mexico.
Apostille for Canadian Corporate Documents
Is your business looking to expand overseas? International business opportunities may be lucrative, but doing business globally can present some challenges.
Understanding Chinook: Study Permit Applications for Canada
The number of temporary residence applications processed by IRCC has increased to over 2 million. Due to the new volumes of cases the refusal rate for applications has increased radically.
GCMS Notes: Are they useful?
IRCC has revealed that they use a notes generator: Chinook to help an officer refuse temporary resident applications. After an Officer chooses to refuse a file, they are provided access to this tool to help choose the reasons. Officers are not required to disclose all the reasons of a refusal, but only to choose the more general applicable to the case.
Letter of Attestation for LMIA: Sole Proprietor or Corporations
Corporations and sole proprietors may require a letter of attestation for LMIA purposes as required by Service Canada. The documents to be provide to the professional writing the attestation letter to prove business legitimacy may vary depending on the structure.