Category: Canada

The most common non-refundable tax credits that apply to students are: Canada employment amount. interest paid on student loans. tuition, education, and textbook amounts. Do you get tax breaks as a student? The American Opportunity tax credit is based on 100% of the first $2,000 of qualifying college expenses and 25% of the next $2,000, […]

Canada welcomes home buyers from all countries, and there are no restrictions on the amount or kind of real estate you can buy. Some banks will restrict the number of properties they will finance to 5 properties per person. Is there a downside to dual citizenship with Canada? While there are many benefits to dual […]

Tenant Credit Check FAQ In Canada, it is legal for a landlord to check your credit and almost all landlords will do so. Just keep in mind that a landlord must ask for your permission before checking. What credit score do landlords look for Canada? A score above 700 is generally considered to be good, […]

Unpaid work is illegal unless the individual is given training or work experience for a limited period through a program implemented or approved by a government authority or school board or volunteers for a political or charitable institution. What happens if caught working illegally in Canada? Consequently, they could face up to two years in […]

Applying for an emergency travel document in Canada Step 1: Email the embassy or consulate-general. Step 2: Wait for a response and file a police report. Step 3: Gather the documents that you need. Step 4: Go to your appointment. Step 5: Collect your emergency travel document. Can I get an emergency travel document same […]

Individuals who have entered Canada as visitors, students or workers and who have allowed their visas to elapse are technically out of status. Although the law suggests that they should leave Canada immediately, immigration policy has incorporated a certain degree of flexibility into the system. What happens if I am out of status? Once you […]

Over 42,000 Canadians of Nigerian descent currently call Canada home, and this number continues to grow every year. Most Nigerians arrive in Canada as skilled workers under the economic class. Which country has the highest immigration rate to Canada? IndiaAlmost one in five recent immigrants (18.6%) were born in India, making it the leading country […]

The minimum standard of age eligibility for a credit card in Canada is either 18 or 19 years of age, depending on the province you live in. Applicants also must be residents of Canada. What are the basic requirements to get a credit card in Canada? How to qualify for a credit card You must […]

Nigerian candidates may be able to apply to immigrate to Canada directly through a PNP, provided they meet eligibility criteria. They may also enter the Express Entry pool and be invited to apply for nomination by a province that will select candidates from the federal pool. How can I legally immigrate to Canada from Nigeria? […]

You can leave Canada and return as long as your visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. If your visitor visa or eTA is expired, you must apply for and receive a new one before you leave. What happens if my visa expires in Canada? You can apply to restore your work […]