In April 2018, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an upcoming expansion of the Biometrics Program, which first began in 2013 and currently requires nationals of 30 countries to submit fingerprints and a photograph when applying for a temporary resident visa (TRV), work permit, or study permit. The expansion […]
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Trump is making it harder for Canadians to legally immigrate to the U.S., lawyers say
18 Jan
by Foster LLP, on News
By Daniel Dale, TheStar.com WASHINGTON—Canadians trying to move to the United States are regularly facing more paperwork, tougher scrutiny and longer waiting times than Canadians did before Donald Trump became president, immigration lawyers in both countries say. Trump is known for his vocal stands against illegal immigrants, refugees, and immigrants […]
By Rob Williams, Newsmax Larry Kudlow, the Reagan administration economist who also advised the Trump campaign, said President Donald Trump is reluctant to completely withdraw from the North American Free-Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada because it would send the stock market into a tailspin. “You’ll knock the stock market […]
Bulgarian and Romanian Citizens No Longer Require Entry Visa for Canada
12 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
As of December 1, 2017, Bulgarian and Romanian citizens no longer require a visa to enter Canada for tourism and business visits of up to six months. These travelers can now obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they plan to fly to or transit through Canada. Under the eTA […]