A PFL from IRCC is the sole opportunity to respond before a decision on an application. Responding inadequately can lead to refusal, often due to weak self-represented responses.…
Removal proceedings are incredibly stressful for foreign nationals, compounded by the risk of being exploited and misled into costly but inappropriate solutions. Understanding available options, being well-informed, and…
Requests for deferral and stays in the Federal Court can be essential in certain circumstances to delay or prevent removal or deportation from Canada. Request for Deferral: If…
An admissibility hearing determines if a foreign national or permanent resident can stay in Canada. The Immigration Division (ID) reviews evidence and arguments from both sides, deciding whether…
Misrepresentation involves providing false or misleading information or omitting important facts during the immigration process. Actions include deliberately providing false information, inadvertently providing incorrect information, or failing to…
Criminal inadmissibility in Canada refers to situations where a foreign national is not allowed to enter the country due to their criminal history. This is defined in Section…
Medical Inadmissibility: Section 38 of IRPA Section 38 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) addresses medical inadmissibility for individuals applying for permanent residency in Canada. It…
A Pardon in Canada, also known as a Record Suspension, is a legal process that removes an individual's criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database,…
Detention Reviews by Immigration Division: Immigration Division, part of IRB, conducts review to assess necessity of detention for noncitizens detained by CBSA. Evaluates if conditions leading to detention…
An Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) is a document issued by the Canadian government that permits non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been outside of Canada…
If you have a DUI, or other drinking & driving-related conviction, on your record you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. Entry to Canada with a DUI is…
The "non-refoulement" principle ensures Canada does not deport protected persons or refugees to countries where they might face harm. Exceptions exist for individuals deemed a danger by the…
An Entry Package comprises legal documentation and a submission letter designed for individuals entering Canada. Purpose: It addresses complex immigration scenarios, past refusals, and non-compliance with residency prerequisites.…
A Canadian Legal Opinion Letter is a formal document prepared by a qualified Canadian immigration professional to address the potential consequences of a criminal conviction on an individual's…
A Section 44 Report is a document created by immigration officers under Section 44 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), allowing them to declare a foreign…
Ministerial Relief, as governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Regulations (IRPR) of Canada, provides a mechanism for foreign nationals who have been deemed inadmissible…