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For a Canadian citizen, a shoplifting charge over a forgotten bottle of perfume or an unscanned item at self-checkout is usually a manageable problem. For a Filipino permanent resident, international student, or temporary foreign worker, the same charge can put your status in Canada at risk. The rea … Read more »

If you are a permanent resident or temporary resident in Canada with a past Canadian conviction, you have probably heard that a record suspension (the program once called a pardon) can “clear your record.” For employment and many everyday purposes, that is largely true. But there is one area where a … Read more »

If you are a permanent resident, a student or worker on a temporary permit, or someone preparing a citizenship application, being asked to enter into a peace bond can feel alarming. The good news is reassuring: a peace bond is not a criminal conviction, and on its own it does not make you inadmissib … Read more »

Canada’s In-Canada Workers Initiative will accelerate permanent residence for 33,000 temporary workers — but only those already in PNP, AIP, RCIP, FCIP, caregiver, or Agri-Food applications who have lived in a smaller community for 2+ years. There is no new portal. Read more »

Complete guide to bail hearings in Ontario for newcomers and the Filipino-Canadian community. Learn about the ladder principle, surety requirements, bail conditions, and immigration consequences. Services in English and Tagalog at JCA Law Office, Midtown Toronto. Read more »