The spousal sponsorship program has a core goal—to bring couples together and reunite families. Canada tries to process the spousal sponsorship applications quickly so people can get on with their lives together here. In fact, 70,000 - 85,000 applications are approved each year!

Like any immigration program in Canada, it can be difficult to know where to start with your application. That said, let’s dive in.

The federal government has temporarily lifted the cap on off-campus work hours for international students. Previous to this lift, international students who worked more than 20 hours per week off-campus were in violation of their study permit conditions.

This half-time work cap has historically raised concerns of reduced earning potential, work experience, and quality of life. We’ve had clients with off-campus jobs who have had to turn down requests from their employers to put in more hours. Now they don’t have to.

On any journey, the first thought is always, "how am I going to get there?" What usually comes to mind next is how easy or hard this journey will be or if it's even possible to accomplish.

Herein are some programs that help eligible candidates obtain permanent residency (PR) in Saskatchewan, mistakes to avoid when applying, and how to maximize chances of success.