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Proof of Canadian Citizenship Certificate Processing Times Increase Drastically in 2021
One week ago the Canadian citizenship certificate replacement processing times increased from 6 months to 15 months.
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Can I Leave Canada After Applying for Inland Spousal Sponsorship?
There is no law or rule stating that a couple applying for sponsorship under the In-Canada class is forbidden from leaving Canada while the application is in process.
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A Guide To the Unique Challenges of 2SLGBTQ+ Spousal or Common-law Sponsorship Applications
Legally a spousal sponsorship between an LGBTQ couple and or a straight couple are the same, the LGBTQ application has its own challenges.
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What You Should Know Before Applying for Canadian Family Class (Overseas) Spousal Sponsorship From Outside Canada
Even if you live outside Canada, you can still submit the sponsorship application for your spouse or partner any time. However, there are rules.
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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.
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Public Policy to Allow Permanent Residence for Essential Workers and Recent Graduates
90,000 essential workers and recent graduates of Canadian post-secondary schools will be allowed to apply for permanent residence through a one-time application program.
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Common-Law Partnership FAQs for Immigration
Two partners are considered to be common-law if they have lived together for at least one year and meet the other requirements.
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Guide to Canadian Language Benchmarks and Language Tests for Express Entry
A guide to the Canadian language benchmark system and language tests used in Express Entry applications to Canada – IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF
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Can I Appeal a Refused Study Permit or Visa Application?
A study permit or visa application cannot be appealed, however the applicant can ask the court to review and possibly overturn the decision.
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Updated IRCC Processing Times: Covid-19
Processing time has increased by many months for all applications including spousal sponsorship, work permits, study permits, visitor visas. Unfortunately, the IRCC website has not been updated to accurately reflect all processing times.
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IEC Pool Reopening March 1 – Job Offer Now Required
The IEC pool reopens March 1, 2021. A Canadian job offer is now required to received an invitation to apply for the working holiday visa
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Why Should I Become A Canadian Citizen?
Why should I become a Canadian Citizen and what are the benefits of applying for citizenship versus remaining a permanent resident of Canada?
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Implied Status in Canada FAQs – A Comprehensive Guide
A person with implied status is allowed to continue the activity they were already doing in Canada under the same conditions as their original authorization allowed. Workers may continue to work, students may continue to study, and visitors may continue to visit.
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Apply For Landing Paper Replacement For Indian Passport Application
A copy of your landing paper/Record of Landing / COPR / IMM1000 has to be included with your application to renew your Indian passport from inside Canada.
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Asylum Seekers’ Irregular Entries To Canada Halted Due To Covid
For the last five years, the number of asylum seekers coming to Canada via so-called “irregular entries” has skyrocketed. The refugee claimants now find themselves in limbo.
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IEC Working Holiday Visas
Find out about the IEC Working Holiday Visas. How to apply for them and who can apply for them. Get guidance on which program works best for you.
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Traveling To Europe With Your British Passport After Brexit
With the ratification of Brexit January 1, 2021, UK passport holders will need to be aware of several new procedures for visiting and working in Europe.
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Public Policy To Allow Restoration of Temporary Status Beyond 90 Days Extended To August 2021
Workers, students, and visitors continue to be exempt from the requirement to restore their status within 90 days of their expiry, and will be allowed to restore their status if they have already expired until August 21, 2021.
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What’s the Difference between Spousal, Common-Law, and Conjugal Sponsorship?
Marriages and common-law partnerships are both different types of conjugal (marriage-like) relationships. Conjugal sponsorships are very rare.
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Move To Canada Under the Self-Employed Category
Both athletes and cultural contributors such as artists, writers, and social media influencers are eligible to apply to immigrate to Canada under the Self-Employed category.
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How To Retire In Canada From The US Or Abroad
Visiting as a reverse snowbird, sponsorship under the parents or grandparents category, investing, or being self-employed are just some of the ways Americans can retire in Canada.
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Can I Immigrate To Canada Permanently If I Already Own Canadian Property?
If you are a foreign national and you own property in Canada, then you will enter Canada as a visitor in order to go to your Canadian cottage or home. However, owning property in Canada does not give any foreign visitor the right to enter Canada.
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Parental Sponsorship Program Opens For 2020
The parental sponsorship program has opened for 2020 with a pool and lottery system. The deadline for entry into the pool is November 3, 2020.
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Can I Apply for PR in Canada on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds from the United States?
Applications for H&C are made under section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. They can be made by foreign nationals both inside and outside of Canada.
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I Submitted My Sponsorship Application Months Ago – What Can I Do?
IRCC did not open or process any family sponsorship applications between February 12, 2020 and Mid August 2020 due to covid-19 processing delays.
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Service Canada Reopening To PR Applicants For Biometrics
As of September 15, 2020, Service Canada centres are gradually resuming biometrics collection services for PR applicants who have received a biometric instruction letter. An officer will call you to schedule an appointment.
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Cassandra Fultz on Global News Radio: Covid-19 Outbreak Among Migrant Workers in Canada
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COVID-19: Restoration of Status Beyond Usual 90 Day Period AND Work Allowed During Restoration
Starting immediately, any visitor, student and worker who lost their status ON or AFTER January 30, 2020 and subsequently did not apply to restore the status 90 days, is now eligible to restore their status regardless of the fact that the 90 day period has passed.
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PR Card Renewal Processing Time at 299 Days
If you are applying to renew your PR card, replacing a stolen card, or never received your first PR card, then current processing time is now 299 days.
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How a Criminal Record in the United States Can Effect Canadian Immigration
Find out how arrests and criminal convictions in the United States can make you inadmissible to Canada and cause your immigration application to be refused.
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Lowest Express Entry Score in 16 months: 440 for CEC!! Don’t Wait, Act Now!
Low CRS scores are only temporary and will eventually increase
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Top 5 Mistakes When Creating an Express Entry Profile
The most common Express Entry Profile Mistakes
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The Importance of Being Earnest – Why You Should Never Lie to Immigration
Why you should never lie to Immigration – you could lose your status, be forced to leave Canada, and even have Canadian citizenship revoked.
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Traveling To Canada As A Permanent Resident – COVID-19
As a permanent resident of Canada, you are entitled to travel to Canada despite the travel restrictions and US border closure.
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Can a Sponsor or Sponsored Person Collect Employment Insurance?
Even if a sponsor or sponsored person collects employment insurance, their application will not be negatively impacted.
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Can You Be A Sponsor If You Are Unemployed?
You can still sponsor your family members if you are unemployed.
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How To Tell If an Immigration Lawyer or Consultant is FAKE
How to tell if an immigration consultant or lawyer is FAKE, and the dangers of unlicensed immigration scams.
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IRCC Fee Increase for PR Applications Effective April 30, 2020
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In-Canada Class Sponsorship or Family Class Sponsorship (Inland or Overseas)?
How to decide whether you should use the In-Canada sponsorship or Family Class sponsorship application for your husband, wife, or partner.
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How Criminal Convictions in Australia and New Zealand Effect Canadian Immigration
Convictions such as drunk driving could cause a refusal of your Canadian immigration application from Australia or New Zealand.
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Top 3 Canadian Study Permit Application Mistakes
There are several common mistakes when applying for a Canadian study permit which can derail your plan and also cost you thousands of dollars.
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Top 7 Mistakes on In-Canada Spousal Sponsorship Applications
7 problems which can cause your in-canada sponsorship application to be returned
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How Coronavirus COVID-19 Will Affect Your Canadian Immigration
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How To Get A Canadian Study Permit Approved From Nigeria
When applying for a study permit from Nigeria, there are several things that you can do in order to maximize your chances of approval and persuade the immigration officer that you are a bona fide student and good candidate for a study permit.
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Why Molly Bloom Can’t Come To Canada
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Can an American Citizen Make a Claim for Refugee Protection in Canada?
Citizens of any country in the world are allowed to make a claim for refugee status in Canada, including Americans. However, very few of these claims by US citizens are approved.
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