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Student Direct Stream Program In Canada

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Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice. The fastest way to enter Canada to study further is by applying through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program . The residents of Colombia, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Senegal, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Philippines, and Morocco are eligible to apply for the SDS program. What are the Eligibility Criteria for SDS Program? Here are all the crucial details to apply for the SDS program . ·  The candidate must have an acceptance letter from an institution ·  The candidate must be living outside of Canada ·  The candidate must have paid the tuition fee for one year ·  The candidate must have CAD 10,000 in their GIC account ·  The candidate must have a valid language test with an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher in each skill or a TEF score of at least 7 in each skill. ·...

Do You Need A Work Visa To Freelance In Canada?

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Disclaimer:  This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice. Working in Canada as a freelancer is an intriguing proposition for many reasons. Not many countries equal Canada on its excellent standard of life, pleasant populace, healthy economy, and favourable immigration policies. It is vital to note that working remotely for non-Canadian employers as a freelancer with simply a Canadian tourist visa is permissible as long as you are not seeking employment in Canada. However, a tourist visa would be insufficient if you wish to do freelancing jobs in Canada with Canadian employers. Here's how you can work as a freelancer in Canada with a proper work visa: International Experience Canada (IEC) IEC is a renowned immigration route , offering three different streams to work as a freelancer in Canada 1.  Working Holiday It is probably the most acceptable alternative for digital nomads and freelancers. For 1-2 years, Canad...

Joint Divorce In Canada: Everything You Need To Know

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Prolonging a bad marriage for the sake of your kids or even society is never good for your mental health , and this is why 2.7 million individuals  in Canada opted for a divorce in 2020, as it can help them start a new chapter in life. You can opt for an individual divorce where you’d have to negotiate child custody and property matters with your former partner. However, if you don’t want to go through the hassle and end the divorce in a peaceful and friendly way, a joint divorce is an excellent option for you. Continue reading this article to find out all about joint divorce in Canada. How Long Does The Joint Divorce Process Take Usually, the joint divorce process takes sixty to ninety days to complete, but if you get stuck in a legal hassle, it can take months too. After the court accepts the divorce documents, it takes thirty-one days to make the divorce official Benefits Of Joint Divorce In a joint divorce, you and your former partner can create your settlement agreement based ...

Myths About The Canadian Immigration Laws

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  The excellent infrastructure and growing job market in Canada  are attracting people from all over the world, and it's no surprise that over 300,000 people  immigrate to Canada every year. Yes, Canada is a dream country for everyone, but immigrating to the country can be tricky because there's a lot of misinformation regarding the Canadian immigration laws and processes. Unfortunately, the many myths about Canadian immigration laws can be confusing for the applicants. Let’s debunk some of the common myths regarding Canadian immigration. You Don’t Need IELTS For Canadian Immigration One of three foreign language competency examinations that applicants might take for Canadian immigration is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Almost all of Canada's economic immigration programmes require recent language test results. Yes, it’s tempting to believe this myth as it would make your application process easier. However, we’d recommend you rigorously check...

Things You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Business

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Is your lukewarm passion for business not leading to the success it deserves? Have you been watching all those advertisements on TV and thinking of buying a business? If so, or if these are questions that have crossed your mind, then this article is for you.   Here are some essential things to know before purchasing a business. Make Sure That the Business is Being Sold Legally When trying to find an opportunity to purchase, the first thing you'll want to do is check the legal status of the business. You may be surprised at how many businesses don't have a valid legal status and can't be bought or sold legally. A good way of checking up on any potential business before even contacting them is by checking out their current tax status.   When doing this, you will want to make sure that the business is being sold legally by verifying that the business has a valid Tax ID number . If it passes these initial checks, it will be safe to move on and look into purchasing the company. ...

The Concept of Universal Basic Income And How It Would Work In Canada

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The concept of universal basic income (UBI) has been around for quite some time. There are a variety of reasons for this, some of which include the fact that we have become more individualistic, technological changes have made jobs less necessary, and wealth inequality is at an all-time high. Those who support UBI believe that it will help eradicate poverty in our society and make everyone more financially stable. However, others argue that giving money to people without getting anything in return would be punishing people for being successful. In this article, we'll investigate what UBI is and how it works in Canada. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? UBI is an alternative to the current social safety net system where we pay taxes for our government to provide us with necessities. To receive the benefits of this system, citizens need to go through a complicated process of filing individual tax returns  and turning in forms at their local post office. In other countries without ...

Prenuptial Agreement: What is it and Do You Need One?

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A prenuptial agreement  is a contract made between two people before their marriage. This contract sets forth the terms of property ownership and briefs on what will happen to that property if the marriage is dissolved or if one party dies before the other. Either party can trigger the prenup, or it may be mutually agreed upon. In addition, many places require spousal support in those provinces where support would be awarded without a prenup. For your prenuptial agreement to be enforceable, it must meet certain requirements under the law. The following points will give you a general overview as to why you should have a prenuptial agreement. To Avoid Property Ownership Problems in Case of Divorce or Death If the property is not divided or distributed properly at the time of divorce or death, one or both parties may be required to repay community property that they have received from the other party.   Children from a previous relationship who were adopted by your new spouse may...