CAYER Immigration Group
1400-355 Burrard Street V6C 2G8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hello Again. I've published a post about living and working in Canada as a live-in caregiver. I've had many emails requesting information about this program, so I thought it best to post something for those interested to read. Here is the link to the post directly: http://cayergroup.blogspot.ca/... In addition, you can read it on my website under the "What's New" section... here is that link: http://www.cayergroup.com/#!whats-new/ca04 I'll have a new post up for medical professionals - including Physicians and Registered Nurses - by Thursday. Thanks - and remember to email me at [email protected] with questions... Jay

New blog post published containing information on Labour Market Opinions and how they relate to working in Canada and applying for a work visa and work permit. You can read it in the "What's New" page of my site at www.cayergroup.com. Here is the direct url: http://www.cayergroup.com/#!whats-new/ca04... Next week, I'll be posting about the National Occupation Classification system. Information will be available on how it's organized, and what it means for work permits and permanent residency applications. Bye for now. Jason Cayer, RCIC #509982

Work in Canada. Post #1. Visas explained. Visas for Canada are simple yet easily misunderstood. There is a difference between a work visa and a work permit. A visa is a secure counterfoil document that is placed in the passport of a foreign national. By default, every foreign national requires a visa to come to Canada. The penalties for non-compliance with the visa requirement include being issued a removal order and being 'barred' from seeking entry without permission ...for a two year period. A visa for Canada, however, does not allow anyone to come to Canada and work, study or live here as a permanent resident. The visa does not confer status in and of itself. It allows someone to seek entry to Canada, and apply for particular status. There are several types of visas - each based upon application and intent, that will allow someone to apply for status. Since the law is almost always based on a 'default rule' followed by a series of 'exemptions to that rule' you need to fully understand all of the exemptions to know whether you require a particular visa. The primary list of exemptions is found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) R.190 (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca//regulations//page-79.html). Here you will find a list of the primary exemptions for temporary residents. This does not mean, however, that a visa exemption allows you to work in, study in or visit Canada without authorization. In terms of working in Canada, obtaining a work visa allows you to then make application for a work permit. The work permit is what allows or authorizes someone to work in Canada subject to the conditions imposed. Different types of visas will have different thresholds for visa officer satisfaction prior to it being approved and issued. For example, a visitor visa application will likely mean a differing level of scrutiny placed upon return tickets, travel agenda and funds available when compared to a work visa. What about if you received a visitor visa, entered Canada as a visitor and now have a job offer? What are your options? What options do you have when it comes to locations where you can submit your application? What are the benefits and risks associated with these options? It's almost cliché, but every case is different. There are so many exemptions and potential impacts on future applications that understanding the particular options for your own needs is critical before you even begin. If you have a general question, feel free to post it here. Otherwise, if it is specific information that you're looking for, email me at: [email protected] Contacting me is always free - and I'll give you information and options on how to proceed. Next week, I'll post information about Labour Market Opinions and what they mean when it comes to applying for a work visa, work permit or other form of authorization.

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