Maintaining Your PR: Understanding the Residency Obligation
The Canadian government requires PRs to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) out of every 5-year period. This is known as the "residency obligation."…
Deemed Rehabilitation: A Brief Guide to Eligibility and Process
A brief introduction to deemed rehabilitation Deemed rehabilitation is a concept in Canadian immigration law that allows certain individuals with a past criminal record to enter or remain in Canada…
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request: Why?
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request is a service provided by the Canadian government to allow individuals to request access to information held by the government. This service…
What is a Departure Order: What’s the effect?
A Departure Order is a document issued by the Canadian government that requires a foreign national to leave Canada. It is issued when a foreign national has failed to comply…