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Working overseas can be a valuable career move, but for Canadian permanent residents, time outside Canada must be tracked carefully. Permanent resident status does not disappear simply because you accept a job abroad, but extended absences can create problems if you do not meet the residency obligat … Read more »

For many families, citizenship is more than a legal status. It can affect a child’s long-term security, access to Canadian documents, ability to travel, and connection to Canada. Parents who became Canadian citizens often want to know whether that status can be passed to a child born outside Canada, … Read more »

A valid permanent resident card is one of the most important documents a Canadian permanent resident can hold. It proves your PR status and is commonly needed when travelling back to Canada on a commercial carrier. IRCC states that a PR card shows you are a permanent resident of Canada and are neede … Read more »

A spouse or partner sponsorship application is not approved simply because a couple says their relationship is real. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, reviews the application to decide whether the relationship is genuine and not entered into mainly for immigration purposes. For … Read more »

Spousal sponsorship can be one of the most meaningful immigration pathways for couples who want to build their lives together in Canada. It can also be stressful, especially when applicants realize that a refusal may come from more than one issue: weak relationship evidence, missing forms, eligibili … Read more »