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The Federal Court of Canada hears cases that involve federal law. This includes reviewing decisions made by federal boards, commissions and tribunals and determining whether they were unreasonable, unfair or…
Who are the “Lost Canadians”? The Citizenship Act governs the legal status of Canadian citizenship and provides for when a person can be granted or can lose Canadian citizenship. Because…
Once you become a permanent resident, you will receive a PR card. This card will prove you are a PR when you are returning to Canada from abroad using commercial…
On September 18, 2022, thousands of migrants and their supporters held rallies across various Canadian cities calling on the Government to extend permanent status and implement an inclusive regularization program…
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program is one of the three federal programs managed through the Express Entry. The Express Entry is an online system used to manage applications from…
Family unification is an important objective of the Canadian immigration system. As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor certain relatives to immigrate to Canada…
On September 1, 2022, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will be transitioning to online applications for most of its permanent residence immigration programs. This decision came…
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three federal programs managed through Express Entry. Express Entry is an online system used to manage applications from skilled workers who…
The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) is the division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) that is tasked with hearing appeals on immigration matters involving Canadian citizens or…
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs)? The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a set of immigration programs operated by the Canadian federal government in partnership with certain provinces and…
On August 2, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new measures to help former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits and applicants to the temporary resident to…
Express Entry itself is not an immigration program. Instead, it is a system that creates a pool of candidates who could be invited to apply for one of Canada’s immigration…
What is a refugee?Refugee protection is given to those who are in Canada and fall under one of two categories. The first is Convention refugee status, which includes those who…
While you do not need to hire a lawyer to win your case, it is highly advised that you seek legal advice when appealing an immigration or refugee decision.Many kinds…
The Government of Canada announced that it would restart its draws for all Express Entry programs starting on July 6, 2022. The Express Entry system, which is used to select…
On March 31, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill S-7: An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016. This bill would lower the legal standard…
