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Are you eligible for a Canadian eTA? A Canadian eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a common way for eligible travelers to visit Canada. However, not everyone is eligible for an eTA. Read on to learn more about who is eligible for Canadian eTAs, as well as alternative travel documentation.

Introduction Every year, World Refugee Day takes place on June 20 and this gives the Canadian government and citizens the opportunity to reflect on the world refugee crisis and the Canada immigration situation. Canada offers significant help to displaced and persecuted individuals who are in need of protection, housing and employment. The country has a well-established tradition of success…

Sometimes, tech problems attack at the worst of times. While it’s unlikely, website problems could have an impact on your eTA application. Learn how to avoid an unwanted change of plans due to a failure with the eTA processing website.

A Canada eTA is a fast and easy online alternative to a visa for nationals of visa-exempt countries who plan to travel to Canada for business or tourism purposes. Although the process is much shorter and simpler than a traditional visa, the Canadian eTA application form does have several sections, and it is important that each is answered correctly and completely. Since you…

How do you check to see your eTA status? If you are not sure about your status, you should check to ensure your eTA is valid for your trip to Canada. You will need an eTA for your trip to Canada if you are arriving by airplane and are from an eTA eligible country. This article provides information on how to check your Canadian eTA status as well as provides an overview of the…

Introduction The ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Task Force on Irregular Migration has recently taken place to discuss Canada Immigration and new ways to collaborate and tackle Canada immigration developments. Marc Garneau, the Chair of the Task Force, told the meeting's members that continued collaboration at national and provincial level was vitally…

Introduction The citizens of Canada have been given the opportunity to share their views on new laws concerning the country's Biometrics Program. Canada has one of the world's highest immigration rates in proportion to the population. It's also one of the top countries that immigrants and asylum seekers choose to apply to live in. Canada recognizes that biometrics plays a critical role…

Introduction A further meeting of the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force addressing Irregular Migration has recently taken place. The purpose was to assess progress and underline the challenging events being tackled in dealing with irregular migration. Key stakeholders are pulling out all the stops Marc Garneau, chairing the task force and himself…

This article provides information on getting an eTA or a visa for Montreal. A valid visa or eTA is required prior your departure to Canada. Visa and eTA overview To fly to or even transit through a Canadian airport, you would…

Introduction Following the initial get-together of the Forum on Francophone Immigration that took place last year in New Brunswick, Canadian ministers with responsibilities for Canada immigration and the country's French-speaking community have been discussing specific actions they could take to boost immigration among Francophones outside Quebec. This type of immigration is well-recognized…