While the college continues to make strides towards shutting down unauthorized agents, the work is far from over. Last week, I was sent a passport from a prospective client where they indicated they already had a visitor visa for Canada, applied for by an agent in their home country. It took me all of 5 seconds to recognize their visa was fake. The individual spent over $8000 CAD on obtaining this visa and, to the surprise of no-one, the calls to their agent went unanswered. This client is now out $8k and will assume any and all consequences associated with holding a fraudulent Canadian visa. Bottom line: Click before you hire! Check the status of your consultant on the College registry and don’t believe everything you hear on social media!

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Congrats to our client in the financial services sector on receiving a positive endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program this week 🇨🇦

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“But English is my first language!” 📖 If you’re applying for Permanent Residency through one of the various economic streams (Express Entry, Atlantic Immigration Program, Provincial Nominee Program), you will usually still be required to prove your language skills in English or French by taking an approved language test and submitting the results to IRCC. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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It’s Testimonial Tuesday 📣 Thank you Afsar for your kind words. It was a pleasure assisting you during the application process! #ImmigrationCanada #AtlanticImmigrationProgram #permanentresidency

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and 10 years since my first visit to Normandy, France 🇫🇷 There, I had the opportunity to visit the Canadian War Cemetery and Juno Beach Centre, located in the village of Courseulles-sur-Mer, which was liberated by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in 1944. During times of war, acts of heroism occur frequently yet only a few are recorded and receive official recognition. This Remembrance Day, let us thank all those who served and continue to serve our country. We remain grateful for the courage and sacrifice made so that we can live in peace. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Congrats to Client A on receiving an endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program this week 🇨🇦

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Celebrating three years in business this week! ✨ Thank you to clients near and far for your trust and support. The opportunity to assist in your journey to Canada is nothing short of privilege. 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

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Over the past several weeks, there have been many changes made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, specifically the requirements for a Labour Market Impact Assessment. Be sure to check the list of requirements on the ESDC website prior to your submission.

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Plan before you travel abroad! ✈️ Be sure to check the validity of your PR card and if needed, check processing times for PRTDs on the IRCC website.

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There is LOTS going on in Canadian Immigration this week including the 2024 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration and the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan 📊 The full report can be found online but here are some of the highlights ➡️

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It’s Myth-Buster Monday 🔭 Contrary to what many believe, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that only an employer in Canada applies for prior to hiring a foreign national. A positive LMIA will show there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job for the Canadian enterprise. It is processed by Service Canada. A positive LMIA does not guarantee the foreign national’s work permit will be approved by IRCC nor does it guarantee any pathway to permanent residency. 💻 info@shorelineimmigration.ca

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Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving 🍂🍁

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It’s Testimonial Tuesday 📣 Thank you Mahmod for your kind words. #ImmigrationCanada #AtlanticImmigrationProgram #permanentresidency

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There’s a common saying in the realm of immigration: deadlines are deadly! Missing a deadline can often lead to a refused application, a returned application, or a lengthy delay in processing. If you’ve been given a deadline by IRCC or you’re attempting to maintain your temporary status, be mindful of how your timezone compares to UTC. For example, UTC is 3 hours ahead of Atlantic Daylight Saving Time. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Instagram vs. reality ➡️ New headshots courtesy of the ever-so-talented @ashleyhfx 📸

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Welcoming the fall season with a subtle salute to famous Canadian author and Maritimer, Lucy Maud Montgomery. If this is your first autumn in Canada, be sure to get out and enjoy all the fall colours! 🍁🍂🍃

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A big congrats to Client P in Hammonds Plains on the recent approval of their endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program in Nova Scotia. Next stop: Permanent Residency!

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Under the Study Permit Pilot Project, people who apply for leave and judicial review of their study permit refusals will complete the entire procedure in 5 months, rather than the current 14-18 months. Swipe ➡️ for full details:

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Congrats to Client K in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia on the recent approval of their endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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PD Day! 📚 RCICs are required to complete 16 hours of continuing professional development each year by participating in college-approved activities. (I do about 35 hrs annually because… keener 🤓) Thanks to my all-time favourite provider LPEN for the detailed presentation on C10 and C11 work permits.

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Welcoming the Phams to Canada all the way from Vietnam 🇻🇳 The applicant and his family arrived under the Atlantic Immigration Program and are headed to Moncton, New Brunswick to begin working for their AIP designated employer.

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Congrats to our client in Chester, Nova Scotia, on becoming designated under the Atlantic Immigration Program! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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This just in from New Brunswick: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrating-to-nb/atlantic-immigration-program.html.html

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In the ever changing landscape of Canadian immigration, public policies come and go, often with little notice or further explanation. These policies from IRCC exist to provide temporary programs and services for immigrants in the economic, family, and humanitarian program streams. With so many changes coming down the pipeline, we urge you to exercise caution when it comes to the news you follow by asking yourself: ✔️ Is this news coming from the official Government of Canada website? (ie. does it end with, “canada.ca”) ✔️ Is the individual posting this news considered credible? ✔️ Can I find a secondary source that validates or corroborates the news source? Bottom line: when it feels like it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Confirm with a reliable source before proceeding with an application. 🇨🇦

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Has your company received a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and now employs temporary foreign workers? Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has the authority to conduct inspections on employers who employ or who have employed, a temporary foreign worker (TFW) on the basis of a LMIA application. Inspections can involve employers having to answer questions and provide documents, the examination of documents, or on-site inspections including interviews with foreign workers. Non-compliant employers may be subjected to fines and/or a ban. If you have questions or concerns about whether your company is compliant with the appropriate regulatory laws, reach out today.

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