If a person has lost their status, they should continue to comply with the other conditions of their stay and only work or study if authorized. Please do so to ensure their eligibility for obtaining a status restoration. Finally, it is essential to note that restoration status cannot be granted at the port of entry. If a person with a lost level leaves Canada, they will be deemed seeking new entry on their return. Permit Extensions To extend a worker or student status, applying for an extension at least 30 days before the permit expires is essential. In some cases where a…

Business and Investor There are various ‘Business and Investor’ immigration categories available to Foreign Nationals. Generally speaking, persons applying under such categories are required to demonstrate their business experience as it relates to the specific Business Class under which they are applying. In addition, they would need to have enough funds to finance their initial stay plus any business investments/expenses required under the specific class, as well as meet language requirements in English or French. Over the years, there have been many Federal and Provincial programs available for Business Investors however many have been terminated, and new ones have spawned. It is important to speak…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as well as Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers are appointed with the examination of all persons and goods entering the country and if it is determined that foreign nationals are inadmissible (i.e. non-compliant with the immigration regulations, have particular health conditions, security, or criminal concerns, committed human rights violations, or misrepresented themselves in order that they obtain some immigration status in Canada) , these persons will either Be required to attend an admissibility hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board; or Be issued a Removal Order by the Minister’s Delegate (MD);…

In general, becoming a Canadian Citizen includes completing an application and sending it to the appropriate IRCC office.  In addition to the completed application, there is a test, and an interview (in some cases) required prior to becoming a citizen.   To become a Canadian citizen, one must be eligible as follows: Be a Canadian permanent resident Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years Have filed taxes (if required) Show knowledge of Canada – Demonstrate through taking a test on history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols. Prove language skills – Must obtain a Canadian Language Benchmark of 4 or higher There…

Refugees and Protected Persons Canada is a signatory to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees adopted by the United Nations. Canada’s refugee system adheres to the definition of a refugee as defined in Article 1 of the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.  That is, a Convention Refugee is someone who is outside of their home country and is unable or unwilling to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on the following: Political Opinion Nationality Race Religion Social Group A successful refugee claim must be made on the basis of one of the five grounds noted above. The claim must…

Appeals, Humanitarian & Companionate Appeals, Admissibility hearings, Detentions Canada’s Immigration system allows for the consideration of applications made by Foreign Nationals and/or refugees based on Humanitarian and Companionate grounds. This form of application can be considered to overcome non-conformance to the existing immigration act or regulations, and decisions on H&C applications are delegated to ICCRC/PRRA Officers, Directors of Case Review, or the IRCC Minister. Typically, H&C applications considerations are highly discretionary and are approved for highly deserving cases only.  These considerations are meant as exceptional measures and not alternate measures to applying for Permanent Residency or immigration to Canada. The basis of H&C considerations is…

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