Is immigration a cost or a benefit to the economy? There are plenty of numbers and stats to analyze. And plenty of anecdotal evidence. From what we see: it's a net positive to companies, individuals and to Canada. We spend…
Heartfelt thanks and good cheer to our circle of clients, service providers, experts and friends. We love working with great people! Our first year has been a wonderful one and we look forward to sharing many more wonderful experiences…
Another FAQ: How do you find out about this stuff? There's no direct line between Immigration to consultants or lawyers so we have to gather our news from a bunch of different sources, including: immigration consulting associations that circulate information…
We get this question a lot: Why would you choose an immigration consultant over a lawyer? Our answer involves an analogy: Immigration consultants are like the midwives of the immigration world. We handle routine cases with great care and attention.…
Starting March 15, 2016, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects all visa-exempt travelers to obtain an eTA prior to entering Canada. In the past, visa-exempt travelers did not require pre-registration prior to visiting Canada. However, as of March 15th,…
When the new government took office and re-shaped the ministries, Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) became Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). While their website continues to be www.cic.gc.ca, all references to the department are now becoming IRCC! They tell…
While Nina and Marlene have shared office space before, this is the first time all four of us will be together. Our new office is slowly starting to take shape. We have desks, chairs, a kettle for tea and a…