Newsletter Archive
Visitor visas for romantic partners: tough to get, but not impossible
September 2017
When we hear someone say that they are planning a trip, we often assume their biggest worries are whether they’ve figured out accommodation, packed the right clothes, or were able to secure the time off work.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Importance of Photographic Evidence in Spousal Sponsorship Applications
August 2017
In December 2016, new application forms were introduced for individuals wishing to sponsor spouses or partners. It was part of a package of reforms designed to speed up processing. In June 2017, further improvements were made to the guides and document checklists.
International Students: Don’t Squander Your Post-Graduate Work Permit!
July 2017
This is the story of three brilliant, but misinformed international students* whose chances of becoming Canadian permanent residents were lost.
Canadian Residency Shouldn’t Be for Sale
June 2017
…. instead of residency being seen as a set of ongoing obligations and privileges, it is reduced to the status of a commodity, bought and paid-for.
Can Canada’s immigration industry bring federal millionaire migration scheme back from the dead?