All questions by topic
Canadian citizenship
I’m a permanent resident of Canada. Should I apply to become a citizen?
19,712Do I qualify to become a Canadian citizen?
7,060I’m a permanent resident. How do I apply for Canadian citizenship?
35,566Can I become a citizen if I can’t pass the citizenship test?
10,297What happens after I send in my application for Canadian citizenship?
19,277My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?
3,116Sponsoring family members
Can I be a sponsor for a member of my family?
1,043Which relatives can be sponsored to become permanent residents?
1,520Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living outside Canada?
597How do I sponsor my spouse or partner if they’re living outside Canada?
699I’ve applied to sponsor someone outside Canada. What happens next?
579Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living with me in Canada?
1,089How do I sponsor my spouse or partner if they’re living in Canada?
1,184I’m sponsoring my spouse or partner. What information should I include?
810Can I sponsor my child or my spouse or partner’s child?
806How do I sponsor my child or my spouse or partner’s child?
368My application to sponsor my relative was refused. What can I do?
575Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
What’s the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C claim?
2,074I’m in Canada. Can I apply to stay permanently on H&C grounds?
4,300I’m in Canada. How do I apply to stay permanently on H&C grounds?
1,596I’m making an H&C application. What evidence do I need?
1,371Should I ask for a Temporary Resident Permit in my H&C claim?
1,717I’ve sent in my H&C application to IRCC. What happens next?
6,273How do I apply for judicial review?
6,039Keeping your permanent resident status
I have a deportation order for a criminal conviction. What can I do?
4,764I’m a permanent resident. Do I need a PR card?
2,778Do permanent residents lose their status if they spend time outside Canada?
7,321Can I lose my permanent resident status if I spend time outside Canada?
12,965I’m a permanent resident convicted of a serious crime. What will happen?
3,844I’m a permanent resident charged with a crime. Will I have to leave Canada?
5,036Being detained
How do I apply for judicial review?
6,039Appeals and judicial review
How do I apply for judicial review?
6,039My application to sponsor my relative was refused. What can I do?
575My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?
3,116Getting legal help in Immigration law
Where can I get legal advice about immigration status in Canada?
9,569How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
23,561How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
4,079How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
29,728How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
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