The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time on January 6, 2025. Travellers who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border by road will have shorter windows during which they can cross. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm These new […]
An application for a visitor visa to enter Canada may be routine, but success isn’t guaranteed. According to government data, there was a significant increase in the number of visitor visa rejections in 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This also comes at a time when the federal government made changes to […]
If you need a visitor visa to Canada, it’s essential you put together a strong application. In a recent press conference, Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that new measures had been put in place resulting in over a 61% refusal rate for residents of some countries. Consult with an experienced immigration representative As applications face […]
To provide your parent(s) or grandparent(s) with status to live with you in Canada long-term, you have two main options: the Parent(s) and Grandparent(s) Program (PGP), and the super visa. Both programs can allow your relatives to live with you in Canada, but there are significant differences between the two: Super visa PGP Accessibility Can […]
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR). Although the concept of spousal sponsorship may appear straightforward, sponsoring your spouse or partner in practice can be confusing and complicated. Sponsors and their loved ones may face unexpected delays or even refusals. The first step in […]
Based on the application you choose to sponsor your loved one, you could benefit from increased freedom of movement, the right to appeal a decision, and work permit options for you and the person you sponsor. While the ability to sponsor is granted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the process of sponsorship can be […]
When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor them for Permanent Residence (PR). They must apply for the OWP from within Canada. […]
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence (PR), provided both they and their loved ones meet certain criteria. Canadians pursuing this kind of sponsorship will need to choose between two options: inland sponsorship, or outland sponsorship. Each comes with its own benefits. This article will […]
Canadian immigration authorities have made several changes to family class sponsorship and work permit programs over the last 12 months. In addition to adding several pathways for family members of Canadians in conflict areas, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes to Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) eligibility. This article will cover the […]
Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health insurance plans from non-Canadian insurers to fulfill the proof of health insurance requirement. Prior […]
