9 tips to reduce the risk of refusal of your Canada visitor visa

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:09 +0000

An application for a visitor visa to enter Canada may be routine, but success isn’t guaranteed. According to government data, there was a significant increase in the number of visitor visa rejections in 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This also comes at a time when the federal government made changes to […]

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Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:07 +0000

The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time on January 6, 2025. Travellers who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border by road will have shorter windows during which they can cross. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm These new […]

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Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just under Iceland (#1) and Australia (#2). Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Canada beat […]

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Attending the A.A. International Convention 2025? What to know about entering Canada with your past DUI

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:43 +0000

The 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Vancouver from July 3-6 next year. If you’re considering attending, but have had previous altercations with the law, it’s best to start planning your visit to Canada as soon as possible. This year’s event will mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of A.A. […]

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Have a DUI? Here are your options for entering Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:57 +0000

Having a prior driving under the influence (DUI) offence can render you inadmissible to Canada. If Canadian authorities deem you inadmissible, they may deny you a visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA), or refuse you entry. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm  If you plan to travel to Canada and […]

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Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below CIC News […]

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10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, CIC News has compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to review before expending the time, energy and money necessary to come to Canada. […]

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Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:08 +0000

In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Canada ranked as world’s safest country for travel in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:00:30 +0000

According to a Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) report released in late 2023, Canada is considered the world’s safest country for travellers in 2023-2024. BHTP notes that the overall rankings are based on an average of “all measures from [BHTP’s] State of Travel Insurance research”, which combines “six sub-category scores as the basis” for the […]

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How your family member can make you inadmissible to Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Canada ensures that every foreign national meets admissibility requirements before they are allowed to enter the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) prioritize securing the country’s borders from those who may pose a risk. Therefore, these two organizations can deny entry to any foreign national who they […]

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