On 23 October 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new permanent resident pathway for Ukrainian nationals present in Canada with temporary resident status, who have a Canadian citizen or…
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On 8 September 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) which allows eligible permanent residents and citizens of Canada to sponsor their parents or…
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On 30 May 2023, IRCC announced a new public policy that would allow work permit holders with valid work permits to study in Canada without a study permit.[1] This policy was introduced…
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On 15 July 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new pathway to permanent residency specific to individuals who have fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion and want to remain in…
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If a Permanent resident, Convention refugee, protected person, or a foreign national with a permanent resident visa in Canada has been issued a removal order on the basis of being found inadmissible…
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It can not only be disappointing and surprising to receive a negative decision on an immigration application, but it can also leave individuals frustrated given the considerable time, and often expense, that…
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On 5 April 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided a program delivery update specific to “dual intent” in the processing of temporary resident applications.[1] As indicated, the update aims to…
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As a Canadian citizen, there is no requirement to maintain physical presence, or spend a certain number of days in Canada, to maintain your status as a Canadian citizen. In fact, section…
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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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