Category Archives: Canadian Immigration

Diplomat Spouse Refusals

Finally, justice prevailed. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently overturned a refusal of a Canadian Experience Class application made by the spouse of a diplomat accredited to Canada. IRCC’s refusal was based on the premise that prior to the applicant’s entry, he did not apply for a temporary resident visa.  The officer did not consider that the[...]

Diplomats and CEC Class

Diplomats and CEC Class According to Global Affairs, “Canada hosts close to some 8000 diplomatic agents stationed across 189 diplomatic missions, 480 consular posts and over twenty international organizations, including a few other special representative offices inside Canada”.  Those numbers plus their unique circumstances should put into perspective the argument that foreign representatives are assessed[...]

Diplomats Applying For Permanent Residency in Canada

This opinion piece is meant for foreign representatives working in and accredited by Canada who want to apply for Permanent Residence. According to Global Affairs, “Canada hosts close to some 8000 diplomatic agents stationed across 189 diplomatic missions, 480 consular posts and over twenty international organizations, including a few other special representative offices inside Canada.”[...]

Skilled Workers Applicants and Express Entry

Skilled Worker Applicants and The Express Management System Express Entry is a type of immigration levels management system; it isn’t an immigrant program.  The pre-Express Entry skilled worker classes were and still are valid.   As such, eligibility criteria in each of the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, and the Canadian Experience Class must still[...]