The recent decision by Canada to close the irregular Roxham Road border crossing and the new safe third country agreement reached between President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau have sparked outrage among human rights activists. For years, the Roxham Road crossing has been a crucial entry point for refugees fleeing persecution and violence in their...Read More
Every year more than 400,000 international students come to study in Canada from all around the world. Most students are from India, China, South Korea, France, Vietnam, Brazil, Iran, Nigeria, the United States, and Japan. Canada has one of the largest international student populations in the world. There are many reasons behind the appeal of...Read More
Start-up Businesses as a pathway to Canadian Immigration Canada is on the way to becoming a hot spot for start-up business ideas with its Start-up Visa Program that allows qualified immigrant entrepreneurs to establish business in and immigrate to Canada. The government of Canada is seeking applicants with innovative business ideas and ventures. Those who...Read More
The Intra-Company Transferee (“ICT”) Program allows international companies to transfer their employees to their parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada. Employees coming to Canada through the ICT are required to get a work permit, which can be achieved through exemption from Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) requirements under the exemption code C-12. LMIA...Read More