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In what country did you do your LL.B.? The number of exams or courses that you have to do will depend on that country where you did your degree. I was educated in the U.S. I had to show competence in four subjects to qualify as a Canadian lawyer: Administrative Law; Criminal Law...

If you choose not to get a PRTD, please carry your COPR and the passport that contains the used immigrant visa.

The requirement for the P.R. card is aimed at the airline more than the Government of Canada for those who come from countries that require visas to travel to Canada. The immigration officer will be able to easily figure out if you are a P.R. if you carry your COPR. You would likely have to go...

British citizens generally do not require a visa for the U.S. However, you must register your visit prior to arriving via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. You will have to pay an entry fee of $6 to go into the U.S. Personally, I'd go alone to avoid complicating the entry to the...

You do not need to complete IMM 5444E when you land in Canada. The Border Services Officer will complete the process to get a P.R. card.

Do you require a visa to enter Canada? If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you are likely to be able to re-enter Canada without difficulty. Bring your COPR and any other documentation with you to show that you are a Permanent Resident. If you require a visa to enter Canada, you will...

You are talking about the concept of "dual intent". Unlike the U.S., Canada will usually issue a visitor visa even if you have applied to immigrate. You will still need to satisfy the officer that you will leave Canada. However, there is no presumption against you that you will stay in Canada...

(1) You may hold more than one permit at the same time. Just apply for a study permit for your new program, and hold on to your work permit. Your opoen work permit will give you the ability to work off campus while studying. For example, prior to becoming a P.R., I held concurrently a study...

Edmonton is a great place to live. If you're looking for engineering and manufacturing jobs in the oil patch, Edmonton is the place to be. Calgary is more white-collar jobs since that is where the corporate headquarters are. I am from the U.S., and I experienced a bit of price shock when I...

I got my medical request on 08-SEP-2010 and completed the medcial on 24-SEP-2010. I also sent in my RPRF. I got a passport request on 05-NOV-2010, and I landed on 09-NOV-2010.

I applied under FSW 2 but was processed under FSW 3. I lost my job while in Canada, so I asked to be processed under FSW 3 since I qualified as a student. I was in Canada during the entire processing period (except for short vacations back to my home country). My timeline is as follows...