Canadian citizenship was not legally recognized until 1 January 1947, and unfortunately at that time, dual citizenship was not recognized. However, this changed in 1977 with the enactment of the Citizenship Act,…
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On 19 December 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to eligibility requirements to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) for individuals from Iran [1]. Usually, individuals are not eligible to…
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While a Super Visa is similar to a visitor visa in that it allows a holder to travel to Canada as a visitor, there are several important differences between a regular visitor…
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On 1 September 2022, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is quickly transitioning to 100% digital applications for most permanent…
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Learning that your spousal, common-law, or conjugal partner sponsorship application has been refused is one of the most devastating outcomes in immigration law. Making matters worse, people are often surprised by this…
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In December 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the last round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system that included Federal Skilled Workers (FSW).[1] To…
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In the last several weeks, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) has implemented two important new measures impacting pending matters. The first is specific to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), and allows…
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On 8 February 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced a new online platform to track permanent resident applications made under the family class, specifically under the spouse, partner and dependent…
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many changes to the entry requirements for those seeking to enter or return to Canada. The most recent change came into effect…
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On 3 December 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the second phase of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) is now open.[1] The pilot is intended to recognize “the…
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