Given the crucial role that international graduates have played in addressing Canada’s labour shortage during the economic recovery post-pandemic, new measures to retain skilled talents were announced in March 2023. Starting 6…
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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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In its humanitarian efforts towards refugee resettlement and as a signatory to the Global Compact for Refugee, Canada is introducing a new immigration pathway to settle skilled refugees this summer! On March…
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Earthquakes The recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria took the lives of over 20,000 people and destroyed many homes, families, and critical infrastructure. Thus far, Canada has aided the crisis by providing…
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A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment, otherwise known as a “PRRA” is an application offered to eligible applicants by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which allows the applicant to demonstrate how their lives…
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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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Audits and inspections of employers of temporary foreign workers in Canada could be initiated randomly or due to specific concerns of compliance, to ensure that employers comply with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
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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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The short answer is yes. A permanent resident (PR) will lose their status in only two ways relating to residency obligation. So, when your PR card expires your status does not. What…
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A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa) or an eTA (electronic travel authorization) is required for certain foreign nationals who wish to visit or travel through Canada. You may…
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