Your Immigration Options

The Canadian immigration system is complex with various options on how to start your journey and everyone’s path to immigration will be unique. With all the different immigration policies, laws and visa opportunities in place, knowing what to apply for and how to apply can be confusing.

Let us help you explore your options and guide you through the process.

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Pivot North Immigration Inc. is a licensed full-service immigration consulting firm that provides authorized representation for all Canadian immigration programs, with exception of Quebec. We offer fully virtual service! Our focus is to provide you with the best service throughout your immigration process right from your comfort zone.

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Email: info@pivotnorth.ca

Phone: 778-200-7104

Squamish, British Columbia

Please note that none of the information on this website should be construed as being legal advice. As well, you should not rely on any of the information contained in this website when determining whether and how to apply to a given program. Canadian immigration law is constantly changing, and the information above may be outdated. If you have a question about the contents of this website please contact us.

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Study

Study Permit
- A spouse of a Study Permit holder may be eligible for an Open Work Permit.
Post-Graduate Work Permit
- Depending of your study program you may be eligible for a Post Graduate Work Permit.

Work

Work Permits

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit
- Your potential employer would need to provide you with an LMIA prior to your Work Permit application. See Employer Services section for more information on LMIA.
LMIA exempt Work Permit
- There are over 50 exemptions under Canadian regulations. The most common LMIA exempt Work Permit are:
  - Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
  - International Trade Agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, Canada- Chile Agreement, Canada – Peru Agreement, Canada- Colombia, Canada- Korea, Canada- Panama, Canada – UK TCA)
  - Open Work Permits (OWP) for spouses of skilled workers and international students
  - International Experience Canada (IEC)
  - Francophone Mobility
  - Global Skills Strategy (Tech Professionals)
  - Intra company Transfers

Note: In some special circumstances you may be allowed to work without permit. Book a consultation and we’ll discuss your case to evaluate your eligibility and options for working in Canada.

Employer Services (LMIA)

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Canadian employers must demonstrate that employing a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labour market, and that there is currently no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available to fill the position, which is typically done by advertising the position on several venues. There are different types of LMIAs, including:

Global Talent Stream,
High Wage Stream,
Low Wage Stream,
Academics Stream,
LMIA in support of PR
Agricultural Stream,
Owner and Operator LMIA;
Work permits based on LMIA

Visit

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
- - If you plan to visit Canada by air, you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
  - Click on the following link to verify if you are exempt from Visa and require eTA to travel to Canada (Eta for Visa exempt countries)
  - Note that travelers from these countries do not need an eTA if entering by land or sea (for instance driving from the U.S. or coming by bus, train, or boat, including cruise ship).
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
- A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor visa, is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).
- Note that you must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.
Super Visa
- This Visa is a temporary resident permit which will allow parents and grandparents of Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens to stay for up to 2 years per visit. This can be used as long-term multiple entry Visa.
- The applicant family member in Canada must provide proof of a number of requirements including income, insurance, status amongst other eligibility requirements.

Business

Start-Up Visa Program

Targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that:

- are innovative
- can create jobs for Canadians
- can compete on a global scale
Self Employed Program

Allows you to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person. You may qualify if you have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and are willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

PNP Business Immigration Programs

Provinces can nominate eligible business immigration candidates for permanent residence. The minimum investment and net worth will differentiate from province to province.

Economic Class

Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Workers
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
- There are currently more than 80 provincial programs in Canada, with different targeted occupations and skill levels.
Pilot Programs
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program
- Agri-Food Pilot Program
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
- Home Child Care Provider/ Home Support Worker

Family Reunification

Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner or child
- You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child if:
- You’re at least 18 years old
- You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
  - If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents.
  - You can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside Canada.
- You’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability and you can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor
Parents/Grandparents Sponsorship
- You can sponsor your own parents and grandparents if:
- you’re at least 18 years old
- you live in Canada
- you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
- you have enough money to support the persons you want to sponsor (note: you will have to provide financial support for your sponsored family members for 20 years, starting when they become permanent residents)
Lonely Canadian
- In certain circumstances, it is possible for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor an extended family member to immigrate
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor one adult son or daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece or nephew to immigrate to Canada
- In order to sponsor such a relative, however, the Canadian must show that they do not have a spouse, common-law partner, child, parent or grandparent or child who is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or who is a foreigner that can be sponsored

Other

Citizenship

You will have to meet physical presence obligation, meet adequate language skills, file your taxes for a minimum of 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. We can help you review your eligibility, complete your application, and prepare for your citizenship test.

Restore Your Status

Visitors, workers and students can lose their temporary resident status in Canada if they overstay their initially authorized stay or break some other stay conditions. In some exceptional situations, they may be eligible to restore their lost status. In any case, you may only apply for a status restoration within 90 days after your status has expired or you have lost it otherwise.

Overcoming Inadmissibility

Are you inadmissible to Canada? Medical inadmissibility, criminal inadmissibility, inadmissibility due to misrepresentation are some of the most common reasons to be inadmissible to Canada. We may be able to help you overcome inadmissibility.
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Rehabilitation Application

PR Card Renewal

Permanent residents must have a valid permanent resident card (PR card) or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada by plane, train, bus or boat. Without one, you may not be able to board.
If your card expires, you will have to apply for a new one. You are still a permanent resident if your card expires.

Your Immigration Options

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