Unmarried spouses, grandparents, siblings, adult children, and grandchildren can now visit their families in Canada. In June, IRCC amended their travel restrictions to grant exemptions for the Immediate family members of Canadians. This new release from IRCC greatly expands the type of family members that can now visit. The new rules will also permit, in…
Despite all the accommodations IRCC is making due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, virtual marriages are still not accepted for Canadian immigration. So if your plan to bring your spouse to Canada includes a virtual marriage over FaceTime or Zoom, you might want to reconsider your online nuptial plans. Why Canada does not recognize virtual…
As more common-law couples struggle to demonstrate their marital status at the Canada-U.S.border, some are more successful than others. To meet the definition of a Canadian common-law relationship, a couple must demonstrate that they have cohabitated together for at least 12-months in a conjugal relationship Background The Canadian-U.S. border remains closed to non-essential travel until…
As of July 1, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will once again process online applications for visitor visas and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs). Despite Visa Application Centres gradually reopening, processing will be limited to online applications only. Canada remains closed to tourists and all other non-essential travel until at least July 31. Those who…
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