Your family member or friend will need to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada. As a general first step, you need to write a Letter of Invitation including personal details, relationship with the invitee, purpose of their visit, dates of travel and intended duration of stay etc. You may also include supporting documentation, such as proof of status in Canada (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement, passport etc.) to support the visitor’s stay. Your invitee will use the information provided in their application for a Visitor Visa. Note, the visa officer usually relies on the invitee having strong ties in the home country. Ties can include land, family, job, other assets.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers multiple pathways to work, study, and settle in Canada. The application process can be complicated and time-consuming,

An immigration consultant can assess your individual circumstances, such as your education, work experience, language proficiency, and family ties in Canada and help determine the most appropriate pathway for immigration to Canada. An immigration consultant can also guide you through the application process to increase the chance of success.

Unless you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, working in Canada typically requires a work permit. There are different types of work permits, the most common of which include Employer-Specific Work Permit, Open Work Permit, or International Experience Canada (IEC) Work Permit.

Canada currently offers open work permits to Hong Kong recent graduates and Ukrainian nationals, though this may have a time limit on it.

Unless you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, studying in Canada typically requires a study permit. Once you receive an Offer of Admission from a school, designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada, you may apply for a study permit online or through a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your country of residence.

Immigration Canada issues the student visa, and will not do so unless certain criteria are met, including acceptance from a designated learning institution.

While it isn’t necessary to hire an immigration consultant, there are several reasons why individuals may choose to seek professional assistance. Immigration law and procedures can be complex and ever evolving. An experienced consultant can help navigate the changing landscape of Canadian immigration.

Each immigration case is unique. An experienced immigration consultant can assess individual circumstances, such as the applicant’s work experience, language proficiency, education, and financial capabilities to determine the most time- and cost-effective pathway to Canadian immigration.

Dealing with immigration paperwork and procedures can be time-consuming, cumbersome, and stressful. In-depth knowledge and resources of immigration professionals can increase the chance of success, alleviate stress and instill confidence in their clients throughout the immigration process so clients can focus on their personal endeavours.