All questions by topic
Canadian citizenship
I’m a permanent resident of Canada. Should I apply to become a citizen?
19,722Do I qualify to become a Canadian citizen?
7,070I’m a permanent resident. How do I apply for Canadian citizenship?
35,591Can I become a citizen if I can’t pass the citizenship test?
10,306What happens after I send in my application for Canadian citizenship?
19,287My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?
3,123Sponsoring family members
Can I be a sponsor for a member of my family?
1,054Which relatives can be sponsored to become permanent residents?
1,529Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living outside Canada?
610How do I sponsor my spouse or partner if they’re living outside Canada?
706I’ve applied to sponsor someone outside Canada. What happens next?
591Can I sponsor my spouse or partner who’s living with me in Canada?
1,100How do I sponsor my spouse or partner if they’re living in Canada?
1,194I’m sponsoring my spouse or partner. What information should I include?
828Can I sponsor my child or my spouse or partner’s child?
820How do I sponsor my child or my spouse or partner’s child?
378My application to sponsor my relative was refused. What can I do?
582Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
What’s the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C claim?
2,093I’m in Canada. Can I apply to stay permanently on H&C grounds?
4,325I’m in Canada. How do I apply to stay permanently on H&C grounds?
1,609I’m making an H&C application. What evidence do I need?
1,382Should I ask for a Temporary Resident Permit in my H&C claim?
1,727I’ve sent in my H&C application to IRCC. What happens next?
6,282How do I apply for judicial review?
6,069Keeping your permanent resident status
I have a deportation order for a criminal conviction. What can I do?
4,772I’m a permanent resident. Do I need a PR card?
2,790Do permanent residents lose their status if they spend time outside Canada?
7,338Can I lose my permanent resident status if I spend time outside Canada?
12,979I’m a permanent resident convicted of a serious crime. What will happen?
3,854I’m a permanent resident charged with a crime. Will I have to leave Canada?
5,050Being detained
How do I apply for judicial review?
6,069Appeals and judicial review
How do I apply for judicial review?
6,069My application to sponsor my relative was refused. What can I do?
582My citizenship application was refused. What can I do?
3,123Getting legal help in Immigration law
Where can I get legal advice about immigration status in Canada?
9,599How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
23,590How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
4,090How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
29,745How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
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