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Immigration Tips

woman opening a envelope with an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR)
What is an AOR? – Canada Immigration

An Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) is an official document that confirms that Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has received your application.

Canada Immigration Processing Times: How Long Does it Take?

  One of the most common questions asked by potential Canadian immigrants is “how long will my immigration application take to be processed?” We put […]

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Which is the Best Province to Live in Canada?

A question we’re often asked is what we would consider to be the best province to live in for immigrants. With Canada being the second-largest […]

Re-entering Canada with an Expired or Lost PR Card

To return to Canada using commercial transportation such as a plane, bus, train or boat, you must present either a valid PR card or a […]

Understanding Express Entry Tie-Breaking Rule

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the tie-breaking rule to determine who receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. The rule plays […]

Travelling to the U.S. as a Canadian: What You Should Know

Canadians have been more hesitant to travel to the United States given recent incidents. There have been reports of people being questioned at the border, […]

Portugal Golden Visa Residency Program: An Alternative to Canadian Residency

One of the most popular immigration programs for permanent residency today is Portugal’s Golden Visa Residence Program. This program provides foreign nationals with an easy […]

Can You Hire a Lawyer from Another Province?

If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in British Columbia (BC) and would like to hire a lawyer for your spousal sponsorship application, […]

Master’s Graduates: Path to Canadian Permanent Residency

If you have earned a master’s degree from a Canadian university, you may have an easier pathway to permanent residency, as you do not need […]

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