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If you have applied for permanent residence (PR) through a Quebec immigration program, you must maintain valid temporary resident status while your application is being processed. For most applicants, this means obtaining or extending a work permit so they can
Faced with a higher number of digital nomads remaining in Canada for long stays, and increasingly concerned with illegal work, IRCC recently updated its instructions for border agents when assessing eligibility for entry to Canada. Under current Canadian immigration rules,
A visitor record is an official document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows a foreign national to stay in Canada as a visitor for a specific period of time. It is not a visa or a
The Bista v Canada (2026 FC 128) decision sheds light on the vague and unclear reasons often provided by visa officers when rejecting study permit applications. This case highlights the critical need for clear explanations in refusal letters. The Federal
A recent decision regarding temporary resident visa (TRV) issuance has shed light on the strict requirements for entry to Canada. In Mohammadalizadehsamani v. Canada, 2026 FC 84, applicant’s TRV application was refused under IRPR 179(b) for insufficient proof of funds
Canadian citizens and permanent residents have the option to sponsor their spouse or partner for permanent residence in order to reunite in Canada. IRCC recognizes three types of qualifying relationships for partner sponsorship: married spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners.
Starting on January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is halting immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. This new policy will have a significant impact on thousands of peoples’ settlement and life plans for
Travel while permanent residence application is in process Canada is a common concern for applicants who submitted their application from inside Canada and are waiting for a decision from the federal government. Below we present the main considerations and steps
The Quebec government has recently introduced several major and structural changes to its permanent selection programs, which lead to the issuance of the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). These changes are part of the province’s focus on controlling immigration
Temporary foreign workers in Canada who hold a work permit tied to a specific employer and who are victims of violence, or at risk of becoming victims, in the course of their employment in Canada, may be eligible for an
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