If You’re Outside Canada (Before Entry) If You’re Already in Canada (and Permit Has Medical Conditions) Quick Checklist Scenario What You Need to Do Why It Matters Before traveling to Canada Get medical exam, carry proof with you Allows officer to remove medical conditions on spot Already in Canada Get…

Conditions printed directly on your work permit may include: Even if no specific restrictions appear, standard conditions apply—for example, you must not work in businesses with potential sexual exploitation risks (e.g. strip clubs, erotic massage parlors), and you must leave Canada when your permit expires. Common Permit Types and Their…

Where and Who Attends What the Interview Letter Includes The interview convocation letter usually contains: If additional evidence is requested, IRCC likely suspects potential issues with the sponsorship. What to Expect: Focus Areas in Interviews Interviews are designed to assess the genuineness of the relationship. Officers may ask: These questions…

If You’re Outside Canada (Before Entry) To avoid medical restrictions on your permit: If You’re Already in Canada With Medical Restrictions To request removal of conditions: Real‑World Example A Reddit user shared a successful experience: “CBSA officer at the POE can remove the condition upon re‑entry if proper medical documentation…

1. Failure to Prove a Genuine Relationship The most common refusal stems from IRCC concluding that the relationship is not genuine or was entered into primarily for immigration purposes—per section 4(1) of the IRPR. Even if a relationship begins with such intent but later becomes genuine, IRCC now refuses these…

What Changed Under Bill C‑46 What It Means for Non‑Citizens Rehabilitation: No Automatic Relief Appeals Are Limited User Experiences & Pre‑2018 Scenarios Summary Table Scenario / Timing Immigration Consequence Notes DUI committed before Dec 18, 2018 Ordinary criminality → possible deemed rehabilitation If only one conviction and >10 years since sentence DUI committed…

What’s Changing? Program Structure & Benefits Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria: Forecasted Intake & Demand Tips from the Community & Cautions Quick Overview Table Feature Details Program name Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWIP) Launch date March 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET (in‑Canada stream only) Streams Workers in Canada; Applicants not in…

Core Requirement: 730 Days in 5 Years How It’s Calculated First Five Years as a PR After Five Years What Counts as Canadian Presence Time outside Canada may still count towards the 730 days if: What Happens If You Don’t Meet It Appeal and Exceptions You can appeal the residency…