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Canadian Immigration Changes for 2022

There are going to be significant Canadian Immigration changes in 2022. In October 2021, it was announced that Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in the fall of 2022 with a NOC revamp. Then in December 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the mandate letters he submitted to Sean Fraser and his cabinet for 2022. On February 2nd, Canada held a new Express Entry round of invitations, and on February Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Intra-Company Transfers (ICT) to Canada

This work permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of employees from a foreign-based company to its related Canadian branch or office. Another primary benefit of this type of work permit is that in most cases the applicant will be entitled to have their spouse accompany them on an open work permit. If you work for a company that has parent or subsidiary offices, branches, or affiliations in Canada you may be able to obtain Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

International Online Students are Eligible for Canada’s Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)

If you are an international student fulfilling 100% of your studies online, while residing outside of Canada, you may be eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program upon completion of your study program. Students have also been granted additional time, because Canada has extended the period in which students can follow their online studies, from December 31st in 2021 to August 31st in 2022. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements

If you’ve recently moved in with your significant other, or are planning to, you’re entering a high-stakes game. Things could go well, and the cohabitation arrangement could blossom into a long-term relationship or even marriage. But if things don’t work out, breakups can be very messy. A cohabitation or prenuptial agreement could be a very useful document for many common-law couples. Without such an agreement in place, couples who break up after living together could Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Working in Canada Under LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt Work Permits

This article covers a few of the most common questions about LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt Work Permits. Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits each year to talented individuals around the world. To support its economic and social objectives Canada opens its doors to foreign workers, with the opportunity to immigrate and become Canadian citizens. Does What I Plan to do Qualify as Work? If you’re visiting family in Canada as a foreign national, but Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Canada’s Judicial Review Process for Refused Study Permits

For many international students, studying in Canada is a dream come true. Receiving that letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) can feel like the hard work is behind you. But, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), roughly 30% of all Study Permit applications are refused. If you are a foreign national student applicant who has been refused a Canadian Study Permit you find yourself in a crushingly disappointing and Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Study in Canada, for Indian Students

Canada is ranked #2 in the William Russell “5 Best Places to Live in the World in 2021”, based upon a high average ex-pat salary, quality of life, healthcare and education. It has 3 of the 20 Best Student Cities in the World: Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Canada has become one of the most popular destinations to study abroad; known for its high-quality education and world renowned educational institutions. There are 96 Canadian public universities, Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago
Migration to canada from india

Chinese Students Studying in Canada

Canada has become one of the top destinations for international students. It’s a large, multicultural country, with top-rated universities, and a plan to welcome more than 1.2 million new permanent residents by 2023. More than any country, Mainland China felt the pandemic’s impact, and the number of applications for Canadian study permits submitted by Chinese students fell by 65.1% in 2020. Travel restrictions and safety concerns are not expected to persist post-pandemic; so the outlook Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

Student Direct Stream (SDS)

For many students, studying in Canada has become even more attractive, thanks to the Student Direct Stream. The Student Direct Stream program launched in 2018 is a replacement to the former Student Partners Program (SPP). Most of Canada’s international students have hailed from India, China, and Korea. With the expansion of the program to 14 SDS participating countries, applying to study in Canada is now quicker for students from eligible Asian and African, as well Read more…

By Dr. Samin Mortazavi, ago

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