Why Choose Britannia?

Our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) in good standing. We abide by the federally mandated Professional Code of Conduct for RCICs so that your application is in the best hands.

 

APPLICATIONS

STUDY IN CANADA

Individuals that are accepted into a program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada are eligible to apply for and receive a Study Permit. Note: this is not the same as a visa.

Eligible applicants may receive up to 3 years for this open work permit depending on the length of their studies.

WORK IN CANADA

Eligible applicants must apply for a work permit to be able to work temporarily in Canada. The two main types of work permits are “restricted” and “open”. Some may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Other work permits include spousal open work permits, bridging open work permits and working holiday visas.

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers (TFW).
These employers can hire TFWs from participating countries for a maximum period of 8 months, between January 1 and December 15, provided they are able to offer the workers a minimum of 240 hours of work within a period of 6 weeks or less.
TFWs must be citizens from Mexico or participating Caribbean countries.
For business opportunities, candidates have an option of obtaining work permits and starting to work under these streams:
  • Self-employed Persons
  • Start-up Visa Program
There are also options for permanent residency.
These programs are available for working in Canada only.
  • Home Child Care Provider
  • Home Support Worker
  • Live-in Caregiver
  • Caring for Children
  • Caring for People with High Medical Needs
  • Interim Pathway for Caregivers
There are permanent residency programs as well.
  • International Experience Canada (IEC) gives youth the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years.
    There are 3 different kinds of work and travel experiences available:
    • Working Holiday
    • Young Professionals
    • International Co-op (Internship)
    If you’re a citizen of a partner country, you may be able to apply to one or more of these 3 categories.

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter.

LIVE IN CANADA

 Eligible applicants are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to settle in Canada. They will be assessed according to their English/French language skills, education, work experience and other factors that have been shown to help newcomers prosper in Canada:

  • Federal Skilled Worker
  • Federal Skilled Trades
  • Canadian  Experience Class

Many provinces and territories in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that lets them nominate immigrants who want to settle there. The candidate can also apply directly to a province or territory to be considered under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express Entry candidates have the ability to gain 600 points.

Eligible Canadian citizens or permanent residents are able to sponsor their spouses, dependent children, parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent resident status.

A TRP will allow individuals to enter and reside in Canada for a limited amount of time.​

Eligible permanent residents who meet the requirements may apply for Canadian citizenship.​

VISIT CANADA

Foreign nationals who want to visit Canada as a tourist must meet certain entry requirements.​

There are two options: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

 Eligible parents and grandparents can receive a visa for up to 2 years to visit children and grandchildren.​

 Foreign nationals may enter Canada for up to 6 months as long as they do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market.​