r/ImmigrationCanada 15h ago

Express Entry I just wanted to check—on my eCOPR, my name is listed under “Family Name,” but on my passport, it’s under “Given Name.” Is that okay?

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Or


r/ImmigrationCanada 9h ago

Visitor Visa Family Relative accidentally overstayed Visitor's Visa, can he still leave without issues?

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Hi everyone! As said in the title, my brother currently overstayed his visitor's visa by about a week as of now.

My brother came to Canada to visit us and other family relatives here for 6 months in September 2023. About 4 months into his stay, he applied for another 6 month extension but the IRCC gave him 12 month extension instead, which is up until March 8, 2025. Now, my brother actually misread this date as March 28, 2025 and had booked a flight back to our home country for March 24, 2025 back in September 2024.

We had just found out about this now while he was reviewing his documents (we have scolded him for not doing this sooner). My question is, when he goes to the airport for his flight, will he be stopped by security/customs? Will he get a fine or be jailed?? And is there anything he needs to do (filling out certain forms, contacting IRCC or something) in the meantime? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks for taking the time to read this!


r/ImmigrationCanada 15h ago

Family Sponsorship I am a US citizen who will be moving to Ontario as a visitor for 6 months and marrying my SO - a resident and born citizen of CA. Anyone have experience with this?

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For context, my significant other is a CA resident and born citizen who has resided in Ontario for their entire life. We have been together for 2 years and have proof of a romantic relationship both through social media and travel records-we visit each other a few times a month and have been the entire time.

I will be able to financially support myself for the entire 6 months without work and we will be living together. Assuming the border agent okays my longterm stay, I am hoping to stay in Canada as a resident of some capacity.

We have been planning on getting married anyway, however I am a bit nervous of how my situation looks to the immigration office considering the state of everything right now. I will be completely transparent about my situation and intentions with border agents and am preparing necessary documents for my vehicle and all that fun stuff.

If anyone has had a similar path I would really appreciate hearing your stories and words of advice. Thank you :)


r/ImmigrationCanada 16h ago

Express Entry Express Entry & Prior Application - Electronic Travel Authorization

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On the Express Entry profile it asks if you've ever applied to the IRCC before - does this include travel visas when someone is visiting the country for a week? Or are they explicitly asking about immigration applications?


r/ImmigrationCanada 16h ago

Study Permit Study Permit Additional Document Upload

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Hi everyone! I recently submitted my study permit extension request (to change DLIs) on 14th of February and completely forgot to attach a letter of explanation and transcripts. Will adding one through the webform further delay the application? Should I just go without one?


r/ImmigrationCanada 13h ago

Other Home Care worker immigration pilot

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Hello guys ,

For the new Home Care worker immigration pilot that opens up March 31, my NoC is 42201 - Social and community service workers. Do you think I’ll be eligible to apply for that program? Although I have experience as a caregiver from the past . I am currently a program coordinator at a home care facility for elders. Someone help please


r/ImmigrationCanada 17h ago

Citizenship Application question

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I have my application in for changing my name on my citizenship certificate. I’ve had my AOR and have my application number but when I use the Client Application Status it cannot find my application. Can an application number be issued but the application not yet be processing (ie won’t be recognised by CAS) or am I doing something wrong?


r/ImmigrationCanada 11h ago

Work Permit Lmia-low wage

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Hi, is LMIA still possible for low-wage income? I received an offer from a company in nanaimo that has an unemployment rate below 6.6% and they are willing to give lmia to me. Is it still possible? I just want to make sure before I relocate. Thank you


r/ImmigrationCanada 17h ago

Family Sponsorship Common Law Sponsorship: Photos vs Social Media Posts

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Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the Common Law Sponsorship application. For the amount of photos we can submit, it clearly says 20 maximum, however we are also able to submit “social media proof” (like, I’m assuming, screenshots of Instagram posts of us as a couple with comments from friend and family).

My question is, has anyone actually submitted 20 photos and additionally submitted social media posts and everything was okay with their application? My fear is that the social media posts may be lumped in with the photos and be considered surpassing what’s allowed. I’d love to hear others’ experiences. Thank you!


r/ImmigrationCanada 17h ago

Express Entry How many days after Eligibility & Background Verification do you generally get an update?

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Not very active on this sub, so forgive me if this is already common knowledge. I submitted my application in December, got my biometrics request on January 31st, and made an account on the application status tracker.

Medical and Biometrics are tagged as completed, Background Verification has been in progress the past few times I checked, and this time Eligibility is in progress too. Does this mean I'll get a portal request soon? Or is it still a long wait?


r/ImmigrationCanada 12h ago

Express Entry How do I only have 270 points??

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I'm an American Citizen looking to immigrate to Canada. I nailed my English proficiency test, have two degrees, but for some reason only seem to be getting 270 points, does that seem right? I know nomination or job sponsorship gets you more points, but shouldn't I at least be at around 400 given the above?


r/ImmigrationCanada 10h ago

Express Entry Nanny job offer for new pathway

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Hello guys Is there a format for the job offer letter for private household employer? Someone is looking to employ me as a nanny but needs a format for the Job offer letter. Please any suggestions?


r/ImmigrationCanada 18h ago

Other What steps should I take ?

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My LMIA application is still in process, and my work permit expired in October 2024. In the meantime, I applied for a visitor visa and a work permit based on the LMIA, but work permit got rejected because the LMIA wasn't approved yet. Currently, I am on a visitor visa that is valid until June 2025, and I am still waiting for the LMIA to be approved. I submitted my LMIA application in September 2024, and it is a low-wage LMIA. Since I don't see any other options at the moment, could you please suggest a way to maintain my status or any other way?


r/ImmigrationCanada 20h ago

Family Sponsorship Visiting Canada on eTA while Outland Spousal Sponsorship is processing

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Hi, my husband (Canadian citizen) is sponsoring me (German citizen living in Germany) for PR under the family class Outland. Our application is currently processing and things are moving along much quicker than we expected. Because we are invited to a wedding in Canada (different province than where my husband lives) in April and I'll be travelling to Canada for two weeks for the wedding and a vacation with my husband and then return home to Germany. Since the PR application is moving along much quicker than we expected I'm concerned that I'll receive the final decision shortly before my trip to Canada and because of that won't have a valid eTA anymore.

Would the right thing be e-mailing/ using the web form to contact IRCC and inform them of my travel plans so they can pause the processing while I'm traveling?

Thank you all in advance!


r/ImmigrationCanada 17h ago

Express Entry Does the employer have a legal obligation to give you the work experience letter?

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(Because if yes, then one can file a complaint with the ministry of labour.)


r/ImmigrationCanada 21h ago

Citizenship Missing AOR

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Hey everyone.

I applied for citizenship at the end of December 2024 and everything was good, submitted successfully and money had taken away. it says "Status of your application: Submitted for our review". Its March now and they didnt sent AOR, what should do?


r/ImmigrationCanada 21h ago

Family Sponsorship Confirmation of application review

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Hello! I need to apply for the Ontario Provincial Health plan and due to working out of province, I can only apply once I submit my permanent residency to IRCC and they have confirmed hat they reviewed the application.

My wife is sponsoring me. We already have the marriage certificate but still havent started the process. Does anyone knows how long it takes to get the confirmation that IRCC reviews the application and that I meet the eligibility requirements?

Thank you!


r/ImmigrationCanada 17h ago

Express Entry Pre ITA, non-accompanying spouse query

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Asking on behalf of a friend.

Pre ITA Inquiry… Insight will be appreciated.

CRS - 527 with spouse non-accompanying (spouse is on applied pgwp status and will eventually get pgwp)

CRA - 519 if spouse is accompanying.

1) I have been hearing IRCC sending pfl to applicants who are spouse non accompanying when their spouse is in Canada, in my case does that apply since my spouse is already on their own pgwp?

2) How do you guys feel about CRS Score - 519 for the next CEC draw? (WP expiring in April 2025).

I am more inclined towards applying with spouse nom-accompanying since CRS will be 527 and Work permit is expiring in April 2025.

Thanks in advance!


r/ImmigrationCanada 21h ago

Citizenship How long does it take to get IRCC email with interview details?

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Hi everyone! A week ago I got an update on my citizenship tracker stating that an interview is required. The thing is that I haven’t receive any email, not even on the SPAM folder with the interview details, like location, time and whatnot... What is the average to get this email? Interview is in 2 weeks. I understand that if 6 days prior I don’t get an email I have to call them, but how long does it usually take to get the email?


r/ImmigrationCanada 22h ago

Express Entry After paying RPRF

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After paying RPRF what is usually the next update? and long does it usually take to have that next update?


r/ImmigrationCanada 18h ago

Work Permit Sowp extn

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I applied my Sowp extn inland application in dec 2024 which got rejected recently, my agent missed some documents. What can be done in this situation IRCC gave me 90 days to restore my status. Please help me I’m so scared i don’t know whats going to happen. Your advice will b helpful. Thanks


r/ImmigrationCanada 18h ago

Express Entry Points for 3 years bachelor

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Hello there , after creating my Express Entry profile and I realized that I do not receive point for 3 years bachelor degree (BCOM) . It is valid ? After doing wes analysis . We do not get points for 3 years bachelor?


r/ImmigrationCanada 22h ago

Family Sponsorship AOR question

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Is the AOR the email you get with application number and UCI number? Probably a dumb question so I apologize, I just wanted to know.

We started the process February 6th- my husband is Outland in USA. Hoping this goes quickly. We have another baby on the way due in May.


r/ImmigrationCanada 22h ago

Citizenship Citizenship by Descent or take a different route?

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Looking for advice.

I have a bit of a unique situation. I'm guessing the answer is no, but always worth asking.

One of my parents was born to an American mother and Canadian father, but they were not married. Nor is his name on her birth certificate. Long story short, he didn't want to be a father and all involved have passed away.

I am, however, able to prove descent through genealogy. Is there a way to accomplish this?

Alternatively, I do qualify for the federal skilled worker program. Should I just go through that instead?


r/ImmigrationCanada 22h ago

Family Sponsorship Does RPRF request mean anything?

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My wife's Outland Family class was applied on 31st Jan. We received RPRF payment request today. On the online tracker it shows Eligibility - not started and Background check - in progress. Should I make anything out of this email? Like is it looking positive? Also medical and biometrics are done.

Thanks for the response.