The federal government has been given until 19 December 2024, to amend the unconstitutional sections of the Citizenship Act, following the ruling in Bjorkquist et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, which…
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In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Biometrics are generally required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or…
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We all know that the Canadian immigration laws are complex and in continuous change. When preparing to enter to Canada as a temporary or permanent resident, many people ask themselves whether it…
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Previous marriage and divorce may affect spousal sponsorship to Canada, depending on whether you are the sponsor or the sponsored person. Generally, if you were previously married and then divorced, you must…
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You can sponsor your brothers and sisters to Canada, but the eligibility criteria is very specific. You can sponsor your orphaned brother or sister if they are: related to you by blood or adoption,…
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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”) provides officers with the power to issue a warrant for the arrest and detention of a permanent resident or foreign national who the officer has…
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Our office has previously briefly touched upon Residency Obligation Appeals, and this post expands on that topic. Once the Notice of Appeal has been filed and the Appeal Record has been provided…
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Great news for former international students whose Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) expired or will expire at any time between 20 September 2021 and 31 December 2022! IRCC is implementing special measures which…
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In the majority of cases, whether you applying for an initial or subsequent PR card, the card will be valid for 5 years, pursuant to section 54(1) of the Immigration and Refugee…
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On your arrival to Canada, the border officer may or may not put a stamp in your passport. If your passport stamp has no additional notes or your passport did not get…
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