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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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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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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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