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AAIP Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is a route to Canadian permanent residence for foreign nationals…
Dual intent in Canada
Dual intent refers to the simultaneous processing of a permanent residence application and an application for temporary status. It reflects an intention both…
Work permits for the television and film production industry
Canada has a thriving entertainment industry. Television and film production companies can therefore bring essential personnel to Canada through the…
The business visitor visa for Canada
In many cases, those coming to Canada for business need only a Canadian business visitor visa, without a Canadian work permit.
Medical admissibility requirements for immigration to Canada
Every applicant for an immigration or temporary residence visa must meet Canada's medical admissibility requirements. Applicants are all required to undergo…
Home Care Worker — the home care pilot programme
IRCC has introduced new routes to permanent residence for home care workers. On 31 March 2025, the Home Care Worker pilot programme formally came into…
Document certification bodies for the SWSP
The Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (SWSP) requires candidates' documents to be verified and certified by bodies designated by the programme's…
Arrima
Arrima is an online platform used by the Quebec government to provide various services to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to Quebec.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) in Quebec
Foreign nationals wishing to apply for selection for permanent residence under the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (SWSP) must first submit an…
The Open Work Permit
An Open Work Permit allows eligible foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada.
Immigration application processing fees in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires Canadian immigration applicants to pay government processing fees when submitting an Application…
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) in Canada
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a confidential number issued to workers to help them access Government of Canada programmes and benefits.
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