Aug 5, 2013 | How To
How to get a visa for Canada
How to get a visa for Canada. To get a visa for Canada you must first determine which visa is the one you need to get. There are several different kinds of visas for Canada.
While getting a visa for Canada may seem to be easy, it is actually quite difficult. There is a lot of information on the internet and on the Canadian government website, which may lead you to believe that the process is quick and easy. However, if you are unfamiliar with the visa requirements, or you are unfamiliar with how to put a Canada visa application together, and you have never applied for a Canada visa before, this process can be extremely difficult and time consuming.
We get many calls to our office from people all over the world wondering how to get a visa for Canada. Well, there are many different options available if you are trying to Get a Visa for Canada. You may want to get a Study Visa for Canada, or to Get a Work Visa for Canada, or to Get a Visitor Visa for Canada, or even to Get a Permanent Resident Visa for Canada.
After deciding which Canada Visa is the best option for you and or your family, you will have to follow the strict application requirements of that specific Canada Visa you are applying for. Each Visa for Canada will have it’s own requirements. For example, if you are applying for a work visa for Canada you will need to secure a job offer before you apply for the Work Visa for Canada. If you want to come to Canada for a short visit, you will need to prove that you have strong ties to your home country and that you will return to your home country at the end of your authorized stay. Getting a Visa for Canada may seem to be simple by first glance, however, the Government of Canada does not make it easy to apply, and once you apply for the Visa for Canada, the assessment of your application is not any simpler.
Below, are links to our How To Get a Visa for Canada pages for the specific Canada Visas available. Click on the links below:
Aug 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Is it a good time to buy Canadian Dollars?
If you’re moving to Canada or going for a short visit, you may need to transfer money to Canada as part of your move or trip. Of course, you will want the best exchange rate when you do.
So, is it a good time to buy Canadian dollars? Well, find out in the table below!
| Currency |
Exchange Rate Today |
Exchange Rate At Start Of 2013 |
Change |
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| Argentine Peso |
0.187 |
0.2019 |
-7.38% |
| Brazilian Real |
0.453 |
0.4844 |
-6.48% |
| British Pound |
1.568 |
1.6136 |
-2.83% |
| Columbian Peso |
0.0005 |
0.0006 |
-16.67% |
| Indian Rupee |
0.017 |
0.0181 |
-6.08% |
| Israeli Shekel |
0.2896 |
0.2665 |
-8.67% |
| Mexican Peso |
0.0806 |
0.0771 |
4.54% |
| Nepalese Rupee |
0.0107 |
0.0113 |
-5.31% |
| Pakistani Rupee |
0.0101 |
0.0102 |
-0.98% |
| Peruvian Nuevo Sol |
0.3683 |
0.3888 |
-5.27% |
| US Dollar |
1.0298 |
0.9923 |
-3.78% |
| Venezuelan Bolívar |
0.1637 |
0.2311 |
-21.96% |
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Aug 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do you plan to emigrate to Canada?
If so, then the value of the Canadian dollar when you exchange currencies will have a big impact on your Canadian dollar total. Given that, what’s in store for the Canadian dollar in the next 12 months? Find out here!
The exchange rate is set to improve!
Right now, it’s the best time to exchange currencies including the US dollar and euro for Canadian dollars since November 2011, and the exchange rate could soon get better. What this means is that, when you transfer money to Canada, you can expect a higher Canadian dollar total!
So, what’s responsible for the improving Canadian dollar exchange rate? Well, in part it’s because Canada’s economy is slowing. The Canadian dollar has lost value in recent weeks, on news that Canada expanded just +0.1% in April 2013. Moreover, Canada’s “economy is likely to remain subdued,” according to TD Securities’ David Tulk, which will weaken the Canadian dollar further. At the same time, the Canadian dollar has fallen, as it emerges that other countries are doing better. For instance, the US dollar has strengthened against the Canadian dollar recently, on report the US created an impressive 195,000 new jobs in June. Meanwhile, the euro to Canadian dollar exchange rate has improved too, on forecasts the Eurozone will soon exit its recession.
What all this means is that, if you plan to emigrate to Canada, the exchange rate is now favourable.
When you exchange your currency for Canadian dollars, you can expect a higher Canadian dollar total!
About the author
Peter Lavelle is an economist at foreign exchange broker Pure FX. If you have any questions about exchanging Canadian dollars, contact him at peter.lavelle@purefxc.o.uk for free advice.
Jul 31, 2013 | New Laws, Work Permits
As part of an action to reform the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) the government of Canada is now enforcing a fee for processing of Labour Market Opinion (LMO) applications. Effective today, July 31, 2013, every LMO application comes with a price tag of $275 per position requested. Employers will now need to complete new forms and provide payment for each new employee they want to hire. All new LMO applications received on or after July 31, 2013 will have to include the cost recovery fee of $275; applications submitted without the fee will not be assessed. Any Labour Market Opinion submitted on or after July 31st, 2013 is subject to these new regulations.
In addition to this fee, a couple of other changes have been made in the Temporary Foreign Worker program. One of these changes includes a language restriction which only allows employers to list English or French as requirements for a job offer. This means that you cannot use a foreign language as a reason for hiring the foreign candidate. If the job however is one that requires the candidate to be proficient in a specific language, the employer must demonstrate how the language is crucial to the position offered and for the operation of the company. Another change requires employers to show a greater effort being made to hire Canadians. This change is meant to ensure that Canadians are not losing on employment opportunities. These new advertising requirements will not affect the Live-in Caregiver Program (LICP) and other certain Agricultural streams. Give us a call to find out if you are exempt from this particular change in the program.
Live-in Caregiver employers are not exempt from paying the cost recovery fee of $275.
If you are an employer looking to hire temporary foreign workers through the temporary foreign worker program to fill positions which you are experiencing difficulty to fill, you may be overwhelmed and confused by these changes. New questions have been added to the forms and the old forms will no longer be accepted. Can-Am Immigration has knowledgeable consultants who can answer any of your questions regarding these new rules and regulations. We are available to answer your questions by phone (call us toll free throughout North America at 1-888-808-7338) or by email at inquiries@theimmigrationteam.com.
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Jul 5, 2013 | Immigration Reform
Excellent news for LGBT families! The U.S. Supreme Court has deemed section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to be unconstitutional. Since DOMA was a federal law and immigration law is also federal, this act prevented married LGBT couples from sponsoring their spouse and getting a green card for their same-sex partners. Now that this act has been shut down, gay and lesbian couples can obtain Green Cards for their foreign partners through marriage in the same way as straight couples.
The LGBT community has made great strides in the last few years with more and more states allowing for same-sex marriages. This change in the immigration law is a large victory which will affect countless bi-national families who are living in exile or living apart from their loved ones due to previous discriminations caused by DOMA.
So with the coming of this wonderful news, many of you are probably filled with more questions than answers. Do I qualify to sponsor my spouse for a Green Card? What are the requirements for getting a green card? What if I am not yet married? Can I sponsor my fiancée? Should I get married and where can I get married? These and many more questions also ran through our minds when we first heard the news. So we have done our homework and compiled a list of Questions and Answers for those of you who may be affected by the elimination of DOMA. Here is a little sample of what this change means for bi-national same-sex couples.
For one, it means that same-sex couples and their families will no longer be treated differently than different-sex couples when it comes to immigration law. It means that you may qualify to apply for a Green Card as long as you meet the same requirements as those of a straight couple. No longer will your sexual orientation be cause for discrimination. No longer will you be denied a Green Card based solely on the fact that you are in a same-sex marriage. If you are an American citizen or permanent resident in a same-sex marriage with a non-US citizen or permanent resident, you now have the option to sponsor your husband/wife and be treated with equal rights as those who are in heterosexual relationships.
Keep in mind, however, that immigration law is very complex and that there may still be barriers for some couples. Every situation is different just as every family is different and that is why we are here to help. Just as in any marriage-based immigration application, same-sex couples will have to prove the genuiness of their relationship. While you do not have to live in a state that allows for marriage equality, your marriage must be recognized in the state or country where the marriage took place. Don’t forget our neighbor to the north; Canada supports gay marriage so couples married in Canada can come to the U.S. to apply for a Green Card. In fact, Edie Windsor, the plaintiff in the United States v Windsor Supreme Court, married her wife in Canada.
We believe it is the right of every American, gay or straight, to be able to live freely and happily with their families. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, married or in a common-law relationship, living in the United States or any another country, we will do everything we can to help you overcome the barriers to immigration. Because we believe that what makes a family a family is the love that they share and not the composition of the family, we are willing to fight alongside you to ensure you get the rights that you deserve. No family should have to live in exile because of their sexual orientation. There are many options for you. Give us a call, send an email, or leave us a comment below. Our immigration representatives are always available to answer your questions and lead you in the right direction.
