Nanda & Associate Lawyers

Canada is one of the most welcoming first-world countries and encourages people from all cultures and backgrounds to come to the country and contribute to its economy. To provide the best standard of living, the Canadian government facilitates people by sponsoring their spouses to come and live with them. However, a lot of people wonder what happens if you have a partner that you want to sponsor but aren't married to yet.   Canada allows sponsoring your fiance or partner under the common law sponsorship program . In this article, let’s take a detailed look at what a common law sponsorship program is in detail.     What is a Common Law Partnership? A common law partnership, also known as a common law relationship, refers to a committed and exclusive relationship between two individuals who have lived together continuously for at least one year. This relationship must be akin to a marriage, demonstrating shared responsibilities, financial interdependence, and a genuine comm...

Canada aims to provide the best standard of living to its residents. In order to reunite people with their loved ones, the country has designated programs that allow people to sponsor and temporarily bring their parents to live with them for an extended duration in Canada.   The Super Visa  lets parents, as well as grandparents, visit their loved ones in Canada for 1-2 years without the need for frequent visa renewals. In this article, let’s look at the Super Visa program and the steps involved in bringing parents to Canada temporarily.   Eligibility Criteria The eligibility criteria for a Super Visa  for applicants include:   ●   Being a parent/grandparent of a permanent resident or citizen of Canada ●   Proof of financial support from the applicant, demonstrating that the sponsor meets a minimum income threshold. ●   Obtaining private medical insurance coverage for at least one year from a Canadian insurance company. ●   Completing a medica...

Working in Canada can be an exciting and a rewarding experience for individuals from around the world. If you're currently employed in Canada on a temporary work permit and wish to extend your stay, it's important to understand the process of extending your work permit.   In this article, let’s look at the necessary steps and considerations involved in extending your work permit in Canada.   Determine Your Eligibility Before proceeding with the work permit extension process, it's essential to determine your eligibility. Ensure that you meet the requirements set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) . Factors such as maintaining valid status, meeting employment conditions, and having a job offer or support from a Canadian employer are typically considered when assessing eligibility.   Start the Application Process Early To avoid gaps in employment authorization, it's crucial to begin the work permit extension process well before your current permit'...