Canada is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, world-class cultural talent, safe cities, excellent quality of life and outstanding education. All these factors make this country a first choice for foreign students wishing to study at the University.
1. Foreign students
Temporary Residence Visa for Foreign Students
A foreign student needs a study permit, which is a document issued to allow foreign nationals to study at a designated educational institution (DEI) in Canada. Most foreigners need a permit to study in Canada. You must ensure that you have all the necessary documents before applying for a visa and study permit.
Did you know that a study permit is not a visa? It does not allow you to enter Canada.
Our firm specializes in immigration and will advise you on all these issues and represent you in order to obtain your visa and study permit. Contact us or take your assessment online to start the process.
2. Express Entry
Permanent Residence Visa for Express Entry
Express Entry is an electronic application management system. The Global Ranking System (GRS) is a point system used to evaluate an applicant’s Express Entry profile and assign a score to rank them among all other applicants in the Express Entry pool when a selection is made.
The system selects qualified workers based on their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy.
Express Entry manages applications for three economic immigration programs:
- Skilled Worker Program (Federal)
- Skilled Trades Workers Program (Federal)
- Canadian Experience Category
Provinces and territories may also recruit candidates from the Express Entry pool under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to meet their labour market needs.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
3. Visitors & Tourists
Temporary Residence Visa for Visitors and Tourists
A visitor’s visa is an official document placed in your passport indicating that you meet the requirements to enter Canada. Most visitors need a visitor’s visa to come to Canada.
You must meet certain eliminatory requirements in order to obtain a visitor’s visa, that is, you must:
- Have a valid travel document, such as a passport;
- Being healthy ;
- Not have been convicted of criminal activity or immigration offences;
- Convince an immigration officer that you will return to your country of residence because of ties you have there, such as employment, property, financial assets or family;
- Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay;
- Have enough money for your stay.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
4. Family Reunion
Permanent Residence Visa for Family Reunion
You can sponsor certain family members, such as your spouse, common-law partner, child, parent or grandparent, to come to Canada if you are at least 18 years old and are :
- A Canadian citizen ;
- A person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Indian Act ;
- A permanent resident of Canada.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
5. Super Visa
How to get the Super Visa?
The super visa allows you to visit your children and grandchildren for up to 2 years each time. It is a multiple entry visa valid for up to 10 years.
If you want to come to Canada for 6 months or less, our firm specialized in immigration services will accompany you in the process of applying for a visitor visa.
6. Visa for Starting a Business in Canada
Canada Business Start-Up Visa
To be eligible for the Business Start-Up Visa Program, you must:
- Have an eligible business
- Obtain a letter of support from a designated organization
- Meet language requirements
- Bring enough money to establish yourself
Contact us or take your assessment online to start the process.
7. Restoration of Temporary Residence Status
Step to restore temporary resident status
Did you know that it is possible to apply for the renewal of a licence that is about to expire, or for the restoration of an expired licence?
Yes it is possible, but you can only do it if your license has been expired for less than 90 days. You must also restore your temporary resident status in Canada.
If you want to stay longer in Canada, our firm specializes in immigration services and can help you apply for a new permit.
8. Business People (Quebec)
Visa for Business People in Quebec
To be selected by Quebec, the first thing to do is to verify if you are eligible for one of the three business immigration programs.
- The Entrepreneur Program if you want to come to Quebec to start or acquire a business.
- The investor program if you want to come to Quebec and participate in its economic development by investing.
- The self-employed workers program if you wish to come to Quebec to create your own job by practicing a profession or trade on your own.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
9. Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMI)
Conducting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMI)
Temporary foreign worker
Most foreigners need a work permit to work in Canada. If you are unsure, you can contact our firm to help you get the right work permit for your situation.
There are two (2) types of work permits:
- A work permit linked to a specific employer that allows you to work in Canada according to the conditions on your permit, including the name of the employer you can work for, the period of time you can work, the location where you can work (if applicable).
- An open work permit that allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer who is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with conditions or who regularly provide nude or erotic dancing, escort services or erotic massage.
Are you not sure what type of license you should get? Ask our firm about the type of work permit you need in your situation.
Home Help
You may be able to work temporarily as a caregiver under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or if you meet the requirements of the Live-in Caregiver Pilot Program or the Live-in Caregiver Pilot Program.
KOLIMA IMMIGRATION SERVICES specializes in immigration services and can help you determine the type of work permit you need in your situation.
10. Qualified Workers Selected by Quebec
Visa for Qualified Workers Selected by Quebec
To immigrate to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, you must follow two steps:
- Apply to the Government of Quebec for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). Quebec will assess your application according to its own rules. The certificate shows that Quebec has accepted you as an immigrant.
- If Quebec selects you and issues you a Quebec Selection Certificate, you must then submit your application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
11. Provincial Candidate Program
The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is one of the fast-track options for obtaining permanent residence in Canada. People who immigrate to Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have the skills, education and work experience to make an immediate economic contribution to the nominating province or territory (except Quebec). Since January 1, 2015, many provinces and territories have launched new PNP programs to support Federal Express Entry components whereby the applicant earns an additional 600 points in the overall ranking system under Express Entry.
Each province and territory has its own provincial appointment program. Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to nominate immigrants who wish to settle in that province. If the candidate chooses to immigrate to Canada as a provincial nominee, he or she must first apply to the province where he or she wishes to settle and complete the provincial nomination process. The province will consider his application based on his immigration needs and his genuine intention to settle there. Each PNP is designed to meet the specific needs of that province or territory to select candidates who will live and work in that province or territory to contribute to the economy.
The following is a list of the provinces and territories currently participating in this program.
- ALBERTA
- BRITISH COLUMBIA
- ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD
- MANITOBA
- NEW BRUNSWICK
- NOVA SCOTIA
- ONTARIO
- SASKATCHEWAN
- NEWFOUNDLAND
- NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
- YUKON
Since criteria vary from province to province, please contact us for more information on PCP or complete your assessment online to begin the process.
12. Refugee and Asylum Application
Responsibility for the care of refugees in Quebec is shared by the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada. Each year, the two governments agree on the number and origin of refugees who will be taken in by the Government of Quebec and by Quebec organizations or individuals.
Check to see if you qualify for any of the three programs.
- Refugees abroad
- Asylum seekers
- Group sponsorship of a refugee abroad.
Contact us or make your assessment online to start the process.
