Immigration News: Interview With Lawyer Andy Semotiuk
In this interview, Pace immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk answers questions on Canadian immigration news from the past week.
Can You Cross The Border With A Criminal Record?
Can you cross the border if you have a criminal record? In this interview, Canadian and US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk tells you what you need to know if you have a criminal record and want to come to Canada or the United States. Watch the video or read the transcript below.
The Misconceptions Of MVA
If you had a plumbing issue, would you call a plumber? Probably. Unless you’ve had proven experience fixing leaky pipes, trusting a licensed professional would be your best bet. We think the same holds true regarding motor vehicle accidents. There are many misconceptions regarding driving laws and accident best-practices. Your best option is always to […]
Express Entry To Canada – New Low Score Of 415 Points
The latest Express Entry draw has been announced. Invitations to apply for permanent residence have been extended to people with a record low score of 415 points.
Foreign Buyer Tax Coming To Ontario
A foreign buyer’s tax similar to that introduced in Vancouver last year will be coming to Ontario soon, as the government hopes to cool a red hot housing market. New rent control rules will also be put into effect. The Toronto Star reports:
Maintaining Permanent Residence Status In Canada
Klaudios Mustakas – Pace Law Firm: On my recent trip to Saudi Arabia, I had many questions from clients about maintaining permanent residence (PR) status if they chose to work outside of Canada.
The Psychology Of Driving
What kind of driver are you? You may think driving is a systematic task with little variation, but the truth is, our personality, life stresses, and various everyday factors tend to impact the way we behave on the road. To put it shortly, driving is based purely on behaviour. Perception, cognition, emotion, and social acumen […]
Permanent Residents: Know Your Numbers
Jim Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Over the past few weeks, we have received several inquiries from individuals outside of Canada who have lived in Canada as permanent residents, filed for Canadian citizenship, and then left Canada while waiting for citizenship to come through. Many are now complaining to us that they have been waiting for as long as 6 years and have had no decision on their citizenship application.