Visitors Visa
Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. A Visitor’s Visa, otherwise known as a tourist visa, is required for those applicants who want to enter Canada on a temporary basis. There are two types of Visitor’s Visas, including one for single entry and another for multiple entry use.

Single entry visas may be issued up to six months before the expected date of travel and are granted for a period of up to 6 months. The maximum validity date for multiple entry visitor visas is up to five (5) years or one month prior to the expiry date on the passport/re-entry visa, whichever is earlier.

Individuals will require permission to enter Canada as a visitor and will require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an eTA (electronic Travel Authorization), unless they are US Citizens.

As a general rule, visitors are able to stay in Canada for a period of up to 6 months, while students and foreign workers can stay for varying periods of time depending on the reasoning. There is always the possibility of extending the stay.
People from many countries do not require a visa to visit Canada. You must check whether your country is exempt from this legislation.
Find out what documents you need to travel, visit family and friends in Canada, and how to extend your stay. Requirements differ depending on the country you will be coming from and where you currently reside. Message us today, if you are interested in pursuing this avenue of entering Canada.

Super Visa
This is a special visa offered to Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens of permanent residents can apply for a multiple entry visa valid for up to ten years.

Student Permit 
Thousands of foreign students come to Canada to study. Canadian universities are recognized throughout the world. Tuition and cost of living in Canada are amongst the lowest of any of the industrialized nations.
To be eligible to study in Canada:

1. You must have been accepted by a school, college, a university or educational institution in Canada. We can assist in making sure that you are applying to a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Choosing the right DLI now will dictate your eligibility to work after you graduate. Not all designated learning institutions make you eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
2. You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
2.1. tuition fees:
2.2. living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
2.3. return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
3. You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
4. You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
5. You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

Study in Canada without a Study Permit
There are exceptions to studying in Canada without having to obtain a Study permit. A Study Permit is Not Required if:
1. The course or program you intend to study is less than 6 months in duration.
2. You are a family member or staff of a foreign representative to Canada.
3. You are a member of a foreign armed force.
Work in Canada while you study
Working in Canada can go a long way towards supplementing your living expenses while at the same time, allowance you to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
As an International Student, you are able to work “OFF Campus without a Work Permit”. If you are registered as a full-time student at a publicly funded educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately funded institution you may work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full-time during school scheduled breaks, such as summer holidays, and winter and spring breaks.

Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
After graduating from an eligible DLI, you may apply for a PGWP.
This is a work permit granted to students who have completed a Canadian course at a DLI with a minimum 8 months curriculum. We do however recommend courses/certificates/diplomas that have a curriculum of at least 12 months in duration. The Canadian work experience gained under a PGWP may count towards applying for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category.

Other Working Permits:
Work as a Caregiver
Canada has long had a program to enable caregivers to come to Canada to work for a family or for elderly. Canada has in the past offered these workers a transition plan whereby these workers start off as temporary workers but are then able to apply for permanent residency after 24 months of completed full time work in Canada. This program has changed last Dec 1, 2014 and will change again next Nov 30, 2019.

Sample Immigration Services is specialized in helping caregivers come to Canada. To discuss the specifics of the caregiver pathway program, please contact our office.
International Experience Class (IEC)
International Experience Class (IEC) is a travel and work program to bring youth and young adults to Canada on a temporary basis for up to one year. Citizens of participating countries with a bilateral youth mobility arrangement with Canada, offers this unique program to young adults between 18 and 35 years old opportunities to be eligible to travel and work in Canada.

Permanent Residency
Canadian Experience and Express entry
The Government of Canada has introduced a new express entry path for prospective immigrants. Talk to us if this path is for you.
If you’ve worked in Canada for a while, you might be eligible to apply under the Canadian Experience Class program. We help you with the complex requirements for this program
Other programs include:

1.the Federal Skill Workers Program,
This program is for individuals with certain work experience who intend to reside in any province or territory outside of the province of Quebec.
2.the Federal Skill Trades Program or
The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) allows individuals with job offers or appropriate certification to work in certain occupations to obtain Canadian permanent residence in any Canadian province or territory other than Quebec.
3.Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP).
This program allows each individual province to nominate applicants, based on the provinces’ unique skill needs. These immigrants must have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of that province or territory and must express an interest in living in that particular area

Family Sponsorship
Family reunification is one of the principles of the Immigration Act. Being separated from our loved ones is both stressful and financially burdensome. We can assist with Family Sponsorships including spouses, common law and conjugal partners, as well as parents/grandparents. Ask us about the best path forward to re-united with your loved ones.
Caregiver pathway to permanent residency

Canada has a long-standing special pathway to PR. After completing 24 months of work, a caregiver may apply for PR. We are specialists in helping caregivers come to Canada and ultimately applying for PR.