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PINAY’S  20 YEARS OF STRUGGLE FOR MIGRANT RIGHTS               PINAY is a non-profit Filipino women’s organization that works to empower and organize Filipino women in Quebec. It was founded in 1991 by a social worker, and today, most of its 250 members are migrant workers under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP). PINAY brings together domestic... »

            Since 1990, Lawyer Walter Chi Yan Tom is the principal partner of a law firm specializing in immigration and business law but his real passion is community activism.  Among his numerous volunteer activities, Lawyer Tom has been an executive board member and advisor of more than a dozen community and professional organizations, such... »

              Since 1990, Lawyer Walter Chi Yan Tom is the principal partner of the law firm Tom and Associates, and has distinguished himself with his expertise and experience in immigration, civil and business law.   Among his numerous volunteer activities, Lawyer Tom has been an executive board member and advisor of more than a dozen... »

Part I Permanent Residence Requirements            Canada’s live-in caregiver program (LCP) aims at bringing qualified temporary workers to Canada to provide in-home childcare, senior home support care or care for the disabled. Pending certain conditions, the LCP then allows these workers to apply for permanent residence from within the country.            On April 1st... »

            Visitors to Canada from certain countries require what is known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) in order to enter Canada as a visitor. Usually a person applying for a TRV to visit Canada will be asked by the Canadian government to provide a letter of invitation from someone in Canada. Some visa... »

By: Walter Chi Yan Tom This is one of a regular series of articles on immigration issues, which hopefully will be of interest and help the community better understand how Canadian immigration law and policy works. Today’s article will present a general overview for persons wanting to permanently immigrate to Quebec, Canada as a... »

By: Walter Chi Yan Tom As a Canadian permanent resident or citizen who is at least 18 years and residing in Canada, you can sponsor your family members to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. Canadian citizens not presently residing in Canada may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner and/or dependent children who... »