Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
From the Government of Canada Ottawa, July 14, 2020—Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to [...]
Special measures for those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has put special measures to assist those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19). This applies to you if you are: a Chinese, Iranian or South [...]
Canada collects biometrics for temporary and PR applicants
Starting December 3, 2019, Canada is providing biometrics collection services at designated Service Canada locations. When applying for permanent residence (PR) within Canada, applicants are now [...]
Work Permits and Guest Speakers
Question: As a guest speaker and lecturer, do I need a Canadian work permit? Answer: If you are involved in a presentation for up to five days, you do not need a work permit to speak in Canada. [...]
Work Permits and Implied Status (Spousal Inland)
QUESTION: If a person applies for a spousal inland sponsorship together with an open work permit application, does the person have implied status as a worker (and able to continue to work) until [...]
Visiting Canada
Whether the Canadian welcome mat remains at the door or whether it is rudely yanked from under the feet of a prospective visitor depends where the visitor calls home. Each year Canada opens its [...]
