For a complete archive of cross-border immigration legislation, please visit the official websites for your country of interest. 

Through our Opinion Center we share opinion pieces (whether you agree or disagree) with the intent of sparking interest, table-talk, and further conversation about immigration and citizenship-related topics. Additionally, we seek to attract opinion articles from others who have voices of interest and authority on the topic.

The inspiration to create an Opinion Center reflects Elda's expertise in immigration practice and her passion to act as educator and mentor on the topic as she has done for most of her career.  As a naturalized Canadian from a multiracial, multinational, and multi religious family, Elda once stood where many of you stand today. She arrived in Canada not speaking English and was a visible minority during a time when discrimination was prevalent within the school system; a time when Canadian girls did not have pierced ears (as done in Italy at the time) and who’s mothers didn’t wear black clothing from head to toe – black kerchief a must, in respect for a deceased relative. 

This Opinion Centre is and will continue to be work in progress, offered to you, with respect and openness.

Skilled Workers Canada Immigration
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[...]

diplomat spouse refusals
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 CEC Class
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
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.”[...]

Immigration troubles
I’m in Trouble – Some Troubleshooting Remedies Explained

Restoration of Status One of the least onerous remedies for loss of status is for those of you who are eligible to have their visitor, student, or worker status restored. If you are a student, worker or visitor, and have lost your temporary resident status as a result of failing to comply with a condition[...]

Diplomats and Foreign Government Representatives
Diplomats and Foreign Government Representatives seeking Permanent Residence

Diplomats and Foreign Government Representatives with official status and working in Canada may be eligible to apply for one of Canada’s permanent resident programs.  If you are posted abroad in a foreign country and have not worked inside Canada as a foreign official, you may still be eligible for selection as based on your foreign[...]

Canada Citizenship Ceremony
Canadian Citizenship

Applying for Canadian citizenship can be a tricky business, with a multitude of variables to take under consideration. For example: Did you know that some countries automatically strip citizenship rights from those who obtain a foreign citizenship?  It’s important that you seek as much official information as possible from your home country about the consequence[...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration to Canada/USA
F.A.Q’S

Frequently Asked Questions How are TCM services managed for governmental clients, business clients, and diplomatic and foreign government representative clients? For Governmental clients, TCM is ideally located in the National Capital of Canada, Ottawa. We have provided specialized services to domestic and foreign government departments and agencies. For example, to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada[...]