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Low-Income Cut-Off Requirements for Permanent Residence Applying to sponsor a family member for permanent residence under the Family Class requires the sponsor to meet certain conditions. The sponsor must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Be over 18 years of age at the time of application Not [...]

Visitor Visa vs. Super Visa Since the Super Visa program was introduced in November 2011, there has been some confusion between what are the specific differences between Super Visas and Visitor Visas. What adds to the confusion is that a Super Visa is essentially a form of Visitor [...]

Who can apply for humanitarian and Compassionate Consideration? If a foreign national is unable to apply for Permanent Residence under any available class, Humanitarian and Compassionate reasons may be necessary. When a Permanent Residence application is submitted with Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds, the immigration officer must use his [...]

Documents for Canadian Immigration Application: When and What should I submit? The timelines for document submission and the documents required vary from one type of immigration visa to the next. When are you required to submit your supporting documents? The category you are applying to under Canadian immigration [...]

Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) When issued a removal order from Canada, it is in your best interests to comply with the order if you wish to return in the future. After receiving a removal order, it is highly likely that you may need to apply for [...]

Applying for Criminal Rehabilitation When traveling to Canada with a criminal history, there is always a chance that you could be detained at the border or port of entry. Those wishing to enter Canada with a criminal record require special permission from an officer to enter. If you [...]