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Julia Hornstein

Julia is a Content Writer at CIC News and a Student-at-Law at Cohen Immigration Law.

She will be entering her final semester at McGill University’s Faculty of Law in September 2022. Julia also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University, where she graduated on the Dean’s List with distinction. In addition, Julia has worked and volunteered for the Legal Information Clinic at McGill.

Julia is interested in all aspects of immigration law, with a particular focus and experience working on family reunification and spousal sponsorship applications.

Latest Articles From Julia Hornstein

What are my obligations when sponsoring my spouse for Canadian immigration? In short, you must be able to provide for your spouse or common-law partner's basic needs.

If you sponsor your spouse or partner to become a Canadian permanent resident, you must sign an undertaking, in which you promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner (and their dependent children, if applicable).

By Julia Hornstein

Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record, but I’m a performing artist? There may be solutions for performing artists to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada.

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will encounter issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been convicted of an offense or arrested, you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. No matter the reason for travel, any individual with a criminal record is subject to Canada’s strict […]

By Julia Hornstein

What is the difference between inland and outland spousal sponsorship? How to sponsor your spouse or partner through inland and outland sponsorship.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national may sponsor that person to join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner.

By Julia Hornstein

Can my spouse or partner work while their sponsorship application is being processed? Yes, but only with a work permit.

If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence.

By Julia Hornstein

Overall job vacancies in Canada continue to increase Statistics Canada reports that job vacancies are still reaching all-time highs across Canada.

According to Statistics Canada’s latest report on job vacancies, payroll and earnings, employers in Canada were actively seeking to fill about 1 million job positions at the beginning of April, up 2.4% from the previous months and almost 45% from April last year (not seasonally adjusted). Statistics Canada indicated that the increase in April is […]

By Julia Hornstein

Getting married this summer? How to sponsor your spouse for Canadian immigration A guide to Canada's spousal sponsorship process.

If you are planning on getting married this summer, you can start your application to sponsor your spouse now.

By Julia Hornstein

Which Express Entry program is best for me? A summary of the Express Entry system for future Canadian immigrants.

Express Entry is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic-class immigrants.

By Julia Hornstein

Canada increases length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years Canada’s Super Visa reforms take effect today.

The Super Visa is a temporary visa that is an attractive option for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada. The Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa that is valid for up to 10 years. Major reforms to the Super Visa came into effect today, July […]

By Julia Hornstein

Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record? How to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada.

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will experience issues entering Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

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