A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) is a one-time travel visa issued by IRCC for permanent residents who are outside Canada without a valid PR card and need to return via commercial transportation (plane, bus, boat, or train). Who Can Apply You can apply for a PRTD if: How to…

Canada’s Express Entry is the online system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage permanent residence applications under three economic programs: Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP) Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Additional Requirements How the CRS Score Works The…

A reconsideration request is a formal letter asking an IRCC visa officer to review your previously refused immigration application — for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit, or even permanent residency — when you believe a clear error or oversight occurred in your case. There’s no fee and no…

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…