Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is continuing to show compassion toward foreign nationals who are already in Canada but have lost their immigration status, by allowing them to apply for spousal or common-law sponsorship without leaving the country. The COVID-19 pandemic left many foreign visitors […]
Category: Family Sponsorship
Canada Expands Immigration Capacity to Speed Up Family Reunification
Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government is significantly expanding its immigration processing capabilities to support faster family reunification. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, will add new office space and onboard 62 additional employees. This move is designed to increase the speed and […]
How to Sponsor Your Spouse from Lebanon for Canadian Immigration
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered First Nations individuals looking to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner from Lebanon can do so through Canada’s family sponsorship immigration stream—provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. To qualify as a sponsor, you’re required to be at least 18 years […]
Canada Rejects Immigration Claim Over Disputed Adoption: A Case Study in Immigration Integrity
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration integrity was at the heart of a recent legal dispute involving Cameroonian national James N. Tiben. The case highlights the mutual obligations between Canadian immigration officers and applicants — while officers are bound to assess applications consistently and fairly, applicants must provide truthful, verifiable […]
How to Sponsor Your Spouse from India for Canadian Immigration
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents can bring their spouse or common-law partner from India to Canada through the spousal sponsorship program offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program is a key pathway for reuniting families under Canada’s immigration system. To be eligible, the […]
Hungarian Youth Finds New Hope Through Canadian Family Sponsorship
Maple News reports on 18-year-old Kitti Toris, a Hungarian national who began her new chapter in Canada after arriving in 2016. Sponsored by her sister Viktoria and brother-in-law Laszlo Radi, she now lives with them in the country, where she is carving out a brighter future. Kitti’s journey is a […]
How to Sponsor Your U.S.-Based Partner for Canadian Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner residing in the United States must first meet several eligibility criteria under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines. To qualify as a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and […]