Learn when one old U.S. misdemeanor may qualify for deemed rehabilitation in Canada and why border officers may still review admissibility.

Canadian PR residency problems: what you can do in 2026 An expired PR card and lost permanent resident status are different problems. If your card has expired, or you have spent a long time outside Canada, first establish your current status before choosing an application. Missing the [...]

Plan a longer visit with parents or grandparents A Canadian Super Visa can support longer visits by eligible parents and grandparents. It remains a temporary-residence option, with requirements for the host, the applicant, medical examination and private health insurance. It does not guarantee approval, entry or permanent [...]

Planning an intra-company transfer to Canada An Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) work permit may allow a qualifying multinational enterprise to transfer an executive, manager or specialized-knowledge employee to Canada without an LMIA. It is not a general permission to move any employee to a related Canadian company, and [...]

If you're thinking about visiting Canada, you've probably asked yourself, "Want a Visitor Visa to Canada? Here’s What You Really Need to Get Approved." The truth is, getting that approval takes more than just submitting an application. You need to prove that you have strong ties to your [...]

So, you're in love. Maybe you're married, maybe you've been living together, or maybe you're in a serious long-distance relationship that's ready to close the gap. One way or another, you're thinking about spousal sponsorship, and you're hoping Canada is about to say yes. But here's the thing [...]

If you've been deported, issued a removal order, or asked to leave Canada under less-than-ideal circumstances, coming back isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket. Whether you overstayed your visa, breached the conditions of your permit, or had a criminal record that made you inadmissible — if [...]

Are you asking the same question? The rejection of a visitor visa is not an anomaly. It can happen to anyone, and the best part is that you can reapply to enter Canada. The key takeaway from this experience is to know what went wrong in the first [...]

It has been your dream to visit/ study/ work in Canada! However, that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if your visa application is rejected or you are denied entry to Canada. Under Canadian immigration law, certain clauses make you inadmissible in the country. It can either [...]

One of the standard eligibility criteria for getting a Canadian visa is not having a criminal record or past conviction. Authorities take this clause quite seriously, and it can be a major cause for inadmissibility in the country. However, if you still want to start life on a [...]

The Canadian government has 15 FTAs (free trade agreements) with more than 50 nations, which has opened a vast avenue for skilled labour integration. Businesses based in Canada can benefit from the expertise of foreign workers. But to recruit them, the business owner has to show probable cause [...]

We all know that immigration to Canada is a complex process, requiring careful consideration of the circumstances of each individual. But what happens when a person has a criminal record in the past? How can they still pursue their dream of living and working in Canada? Find out [...]