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February 28, 2025

Canada’s Record High Refusal Rates for Temporary Residents in 2024: What It Means for Applicants

According to a recent report by the Toronto Star, Canada saw an unprecedented number of temporary resident application refusals in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rejected 2,359,157 applications—50 per cent of the total received—marking a significant increase from the 35 per cent refusal rate in 2023.
March 19, 2025

The Importance of Checking Your Emails for IRCC Notifications

In today’s digital age, email has become the primary means of communication for many government agencies, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you are in the process of applying for a visa, permit, or permanent residency, checking your email regularly is not just important—it is essential.
June 5, 2025

As the U.S. Shuts Doors, Canada Keeps Them Open: Why Visa Applicants Should Consider the Canadian Option

While the U.S. tightens its borders, Canada continues to uphold its commitment to inclusive immigration policies. The Canadian government maintains a welcoming stance toward visa applicants worldwide, emphasizing the country's dedication to diversity and humanitarian support.
June 3, 2025

Understanding Maintained Status in Canada: What Temporary Residents Need to Know in 2025

If you're in Canada on a temporary resident visa—whether as a worker, student, or visitor—it’s important to understand how you can legally stay in Canada when your status is about to expire. This is where something called maintained status (formerly known as implied status) comes in.
May 20, 2021

How Long Can I Stay In Canada As A Visitor?

Usually, 6 months. However, how long you can stay in Canada as a visitor once you have entered the country is at the discretion of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). NOTE: How long a visitor visa is valid has absolutely no impact on how long a person can remain in Canada - the validity of a visa in a passport is permission for boarding a plane or crossing the Canadian border only, and does not impact how long the holder can remain in Canada.Â