Frequently Asked Questions

In Canada, matrimonial property is generally divided equally between both parties, taking into account factors such as the contribution of each spouse, the value of the property and the best interests of any children in common.

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In Canada, corporate structures include joint stock companies, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships and sole proprietorships. Each has different tax and legal liabilities.

If you are independent or freelance, the following are examples and alternatives that you can present:

• Company registration or alternatively,
• Registration as independent or alternatively,
• Service contracts with customers or alternatively,
• Letters from customers 2 or 3 attesting that you have rendered services to them.

Any of the above documents will allow us to attest to your self-employed occupations. In a complementary, but not main way, you can optionally add any of the following, to strengthen the genuineness of your business: 

• Self-employed business cards -this document alone does not carry much weight for the officer, ideally it should be accompanied by one of the documents mentioned above.

Web presence: website, facebook -this document alone does not carry much weight for the officer, ideally it should be accompanied by one of those mentioned above-.

Your study permit is what authorizes you to work part-time. However, in order to do so, your study permit must stipulate a "Work off campus" condition. Please note that this work authorization is different from the CO-OP internship work permit.

a) Homestay (with a family who will host you in their home)Student residences (shared or private rooms and private apartments)

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b) Special accommodation (apartment or private house

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c) Self-booking