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 day means or should mean for newcomers or immigrants. By accepting Canada as our homeland, we also acknowledge our duty to partake in the reconciliation process between Canada and its

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 in mail. Waiting to receive this valuable piece of paper is not fun if a newly minted Canadian citizen needs to travel abroad and apply for a Canadian passport. Dual

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 uvek nedostižno za mnoge. Ranije sam pripremila pregled izdatih radnih dozvola za državljane zemalja na Balkanu. A kakvo je stanje što se tiče dozvola za studiranje, tj. study permits? Pitala

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 the pre-pandemic processing times. Nowadays it is normal to wait close to two years to swear an oath to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and become a Canadian citizen. Sometimes

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 sam sveobuhvatan odgovor, te koristim ovu priliku da sumiram izveštaje Imigracije kada su u pitanju državljani Bosne, Makedonije, Slovenije, Srbije, Hrvatske i Crne Gore. Kada se pogleda celokupan broj odobrenih

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 their family members for Canadian permanent residence, they are financially responsible for the sponsored family members for a number of years. This term, also called “length of undertaking” depends on

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 the Canadian tourist or visitor visa: Not filling out application forms properly: It is important to properly document the applicant’s work history and education, to sign and date the Family

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 understand the New Year’s resolutions of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC or Immigration Canada). What did IRCC promise to deliver in 2022? A couple of months ago, in October

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 in the countries where there is an outbreak of Omicron or there is a risk of an Omicron outbreak will not be allowed to come here if they were in