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Travelling to Canada as a family can be an exciting experience, but it comes with its own set of logistics, especially regarding entry requirements. One such requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals is the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Understanding whether there is a specific eTA for families and how it works is crucial for a smooth travel…

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…

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 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…

Introduction While the United States is cracking down on illegal immigration and President Trump is taking a hard stance against anyone trying to cross the border without due authorization, the Canadian government harbors fears that this could have an impact on Canada immigration. Their concern is that illegal immigrants living in the U.S. could try to cross the border into Canada looking…

A step forward for Ontario in the Provincial Nominee Program For the forthcoming year if 2018, Ontario has announced an increase in the Provincial Nominee Program allocation. Numbers are set at 6,600 for immigrants who will now be nominated as part of the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. This figure, granted by the Canadian Government, is up on the 2017 allocation by 600. Invitations…

Introduction In Canada, the Family Class immigration program allows the country's citizens, and those who are permanently living in Canada, to sponsor their parents or grandparents to enter the country. This is part of the Parent and Grandparent Program, which will open again on January 2, 2018. This Canada immigration program is accepting submissions up to February 1, 2018. Aiming…