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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
In order to protect both foreign and local workers, Canadian employers must comply with several obligations towards the government and the workers they hire. First and foremost, before a temporary foreign worker (TFW) can work in Canada, they must obtain
As an employer, you often hear about LMIA and CAQ. These are obscure acronyms that often frighten or may refer to a procedure that is too long, too expensive, or too complicated. Let us explain the basics to help you
As part of the family sponsorship process, the sponsor commits to support the sponsored person during a certain period after obtaining permanent residence. This applies regardless of the family member sponsored: spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, child, parent or grand-parent.
As part of the Canadian immigration process, an important step is the medical examination. This is a requirement for all applications for permanent residence. In the case of temporary residence (work and study permits, as well as visitors for more
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