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    Applied for PR Card renewal more than 2 months ago, heard nothing from IRCC.

    Hello. I applied to renew my PR card on November 3rd 2023, and till this day, I still haven’t heard anything from the IRCC. I’ve checked my PR Portal, it’s still just left as submitted. My sister, who applied couple weeks after me got her renewed PR card in just 10 days. My PR card will expire...
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    Things to do after arriving in Canada

    After 2 years of long application process, my spouse will be finally arriving in Canada next week. Before this, I just have few questions, as Canada’s official website is very vague, and doesn’t clearly answer the question I have. 1. PR Card - Do they automatically receive this upon crossing...
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    Supporting document to prove residency obligation for PR renewal

    Hello, I’m currently trying to renew my PR, and came across appendix A, where it requires proof of residency in Canada for the last 5 years. I’m planning on submitting tax return as one, and as for the other, I’m not sure what I can use, as most bank statements/bills are only available up to 18...
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    Applying for TRV for Spouse while waiting on Sponsorship Application to be processed

    Hello all, After recent announcement made by the Minister in May 26, my spouse and I decided to apply for TRV through the IRCC Portal. While doing this, I have few questions which I'm sure many others in a same situation as me will be asking. So here are some questions: 1. "When will you...
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    Question regarding IMM5532e Part C Question 7: Do your close friends, Family know about your relationship?

    I'm currently filling out this form for my wife who I'm sponsoring (I'm the Canadian Resident/Sponsor), and came across this question. All of our friends and family knows about our relationship, except none of my family or friends from my side have PHYSICALLY met my wife due to difficulties in...
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    How to properly terminate my contract with immigration lawyer?

    As the title states I'm currently looking to part ways with my immigration lawyer. Without going too much into detail, I've lost faith in them due to their lack of professionalism and carelessness. I feel that it's a waste of time and expenses to continue working on immigration to Canada with...
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    Is it worth trying to apply for TRV after 3rd refusal?

    Hello Everyone, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before I begin, I appreciate all the help and advice this forum has given me over the course of time I've been here. Thank you in...
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    Received a refusal letter from embassy located outside Canada even though applied within Canada.

    So I hired an immigration lawyer in Canada to file for visitor visa application for my extended family member (I reside in Canada), which ended up getting refused. I was looking over the address of which the office that processed it which said "Embassy of Canada, Poland". Is this normal? My...
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    Long Distance Relationships

    Hello Everyone. I've been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 2 years now. We met when I was working abroad, and had physically been with each other for 6 months, before I had to return back to Canada, as the Visa was reaching its expiration. We last met on December 2019, before the covid...
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    Inviting my Russian girlfriend to Canada

    My girlfriend (Russian) and I (Canadian) have been together for about an year now, and we met and started relationship when I was still living in Russia. We’ve really fallen in love with each other, and so I wanted her to meet my parents, before taking the next step (I’ve already met her...