September 20, 2023

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry – A Fantastic Way to...

For applicants who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently, the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (“NSE:EE”) is a great stream to apply for permanent residence. General Requirements To qualify for NSE:EE, an applicant must be between 21 and 55 years old, have the required work experience, demonstrate they have graduated high school or have […]

The Atlantic Immigration Program, an Option for Immigrating to Atlantic...

The Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants, and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The AIP is designed to allow Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants who meet their needs by providing them with job offers and settlement support. The Atlantic […]

July 6, 2023

Collateral Consequences: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Law

Under Canadian Immigration law, a foreign national is inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of (1) criminality or (2) serious criminality.  A Permanent Resident, on the other hand, will only be inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of serious criminality.  As such, the intersection between criminal and immigration law is of extreme importance to Permanent […]

November 29, 2022

Changes to the National Occupation Classification and Eligibility Requirements under...

Economic Class Programs, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”), will have updated eligibility requirements because of this change. As an example, to qualify under the AIP, you need a job offer that is full-time, non-seasonal and at least 1 year in duration for a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 category job. If the job offer is in the TEER 4 category, it must be a permanent position.