Articles and resources on immigration and how to immigrate to Canada.
Moving to Canada and starting a new chapter of your life is an exciting prospect. As you plan your move, you may have many questions and concerns about settling in. To make this transition seamless, the Canadian government funds various settlement agencies so they can help newcomers, like yourself, [...]
Wrapping up your life in your home country and moving several thousand miles away to a new city requires preparation and planning. While you plan your travel and stay and decide on the best and most cost-effective way to move your belongings between countries, organizing all essential documents and [...]
There are many formalities that you are required to complete when you’re moving to Canada as a permanent resident (PR). There are documents to prepare and organize, financial matters to be addressed, belongings to be shipped, and much more. One of the important tasks is to have the forms BSF186 [...]
Last updated: April 26, 2022 In February 2022, Canada announced an increase in annual immigration targets and is set to welcome approximately 1.32 million newcomers between 2022 and 2024 through various immigration streams. If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada as a permanent resident or a student, there has [...]
Last updated: November 30, 2022 Even though the pandemic situation is showing signs of improvement and COVID-19 restrictions in Canada are easing, there’s still a sense of looming uncertainty for many newcomers. For newcomers who are preparing to move to Canada in these times, planning international travel amidst ever-changing [...]
Canada has specific immigration programs designed to enable individuals with different skills, education, and work experience to settle in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy. If you’ve been thinking about settling in Canada, did you know that there are many ways you can apply to become a PR? You may [...]
Many immigrants who move to Canada as permanent residents, students, temporary foreign workers, or refugees eventually become citizens. Canada has one of the highest immigrant citizenship rates among major Western countries. As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about becoming a Canadian citizen. In this article, we’ll explore [...]
If you’re looking to pursue world-class education in a multicultural setting, Canada is your destination of choice. Canada’s welcoming immigration policies have also been a key factor in attracting international students. In this article, we’ll get into the details of the Student Direct Program – a fast-track process to [...]
Along with being a multicultural country, Canada is home to many world-class educational institutions. If you intend to study and settle in Canada, applying for a student permit is not your only option; there are other ways to live, work and study in Canada. There are many advantages to enrolling [...]
From an interview with Hector F. Hector was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. When he was only seven years old, three of his older half brothers emigrated with their father to Canada. Hector always dreamed of one day joining his brothers here. In 2013, it happened. One [...]
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, in 2019, there were approximately 642,000 international students in Canada, demonstrating the country’s position among the most desirable places to study internationally. The opportunity to gain world-class education at an economical cost in comparison to countries like [...]
As you prepare for your move to Canada, you will likely have many action items to address. A decision that may fall to the last minute is what you should bring to Canada and how to get it there. Understanding all your options, cost implications, and restrictions will help reduce [...]