CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Miss Powell, Why is it so hard to get a visitor’s visa to Canada and the USA? I’ve travelled to Barbados and Trinidad and I just want to see what it is like being in North America. How can I convince them that I don’t want to live in a cold country, but just want to vacation in the summer? LM Dear LM, It is not difficult to get a visitor’s visa if you are able to satisfy the requirements of the visa officer. The key to note is that when an individual applies for a visitor’s visa or temporary resident visa to another country, it is the responsibility of the applicant to pass the security, financial, social and other evaluations before they will be granted a visa to be admitted into the country. There are some key factors that an applicant should consider. They are: 1. Provide a properly completed application form with accurate information about yourself and your family. Ensure that you do not provide conflicting information or make mistakes, as there are strict...

Immigration Corner | Will I get a visa now? : Dear Ms Powell, I was ordered to leave Canada about 15 years ago. Can I reapply for a visitor visa now? Would I get through? - KN Dear KN, Before you can reapply for a visitor/ temporary resident visa, you will have to assess whether you have been deemed rehabilitated or are still considered inadmissible to Canada. First, I would need to know the reason you were ordered to leave Canada in the first place and the type of removal order that was issued. There are three types of removal orders issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These are departure orders, exclusion orders, and deportation orders. Depending on the type of order, you may be able to reapply or submit an application known as an Authorisation to Return to Canada (ARC). When persons have been issued a removal order , they are required to confirm their departure from Canada with the CBSA. You shou...