I was happy to see many orange t-shirts today. While September 30 is not a statutory holiday, it is commendable that this day is observed by many. Since I come from a region where truth and reconciliation are a painful reminder of a promise yet to be fulfilled, I began to wonder what this … Read more
We are thrilled that Apollaw Immigration has been named top immigration law firm in Hamilton. A huge thank you to our clients and community. The firm opened its doors last year, and we are grateful and humbled to have been recognized as the immigration law firm of your choice.
Earlier this week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (or IRCC) announced a new program to replace paper citizenship certificates with electronic citizenship certificates. This will eliminate long wait times to receive paper certificates and will allow new Canadian citizens to apply for Canadian passports faster. It can take weeks to receive proof of Canadian citizenship … Read more
Kanada je poznata po kvalitetnom visokom školstvu i stotine hiljada studenata iz sveta dolazi svake godine da studira ovde. Na žalost, davanje punih stipendija, kojima bi se pokrili svi troškovi studiranja, je retkost, a školarine za ne-Kanađane su prilično visoke. Možda je i to glavni razlog što je studiranje na nekom od kanadskih univerziteta još … Read more
Waiting to be invited to attend citizenship tests and oath ceremonies has become a daunting exercise in patience for many applicants anxious to be welcomed as Canadians. The pandemic slowed down processing of many immigration applications, and citizenship files are no exception. Unfortunately, this trend continues, and we are still far from going back to … Read more
Državljani kojih država na Balkanu bi najradije da dođu u Kanadu da rade? Početkom ove godine pitala sam Kanadsku Imigraciju (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) da dostave pregled svih radnih dozvola koje su izdate u periodu od januara 2018. do kraja decembra 2021., i to prema državljanstvu podnosioca zahteva za radne dozvole. Početkom marta dobila … Read more
Ever since the Ontario Ministry of Finance took over all immigration sponsorship debts in November last year, sponsors in Ontario are unsure what to do about their outstanding debts. This article briefly outlines current procedure and options for the sponsors. Sponsors are financially responsible for sponsored family members: When Canadian citizens or permanent residents sponsor … Read more
Once a tourist visa application gets refused, it becomes more difficult to get the subsequent application approved. It does not make sense to keep resubmitting the same application and expect a different result. Tourist visa applications should be tailored to each applicant’s unique circumstances. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid when applying for … Read more
As we bid adieu to 2021, many of us set New Year’s resolutions – promises that we make to ourselves that we will do things better in the coming year. These declarations of optimism make us confident that the New Year will, indeed, be brighter. Let’s turn the tables for a moment and try to … Read more
New rules regarding international travel and quarantine were released in the past few days. This article provides an update on the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and vaccines now accepted by the Canadian Government. Traveling to Canada from countries affected by the Omicron variant: From November 27, 2021 until January 31, 2021 most travelers who were … Read more