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Visitor visas, eTA, transit visas, and entry requirements

The Difference Between a Canadian Visa, an eTA, and a Visitor Record
Tips & Guides
The Difference Between a Canadian Visa, an eTA, and a Visitor Record

Your passport and whether you’re applying from outside or inside Canada determine which document you need. Here’s how each one works and…

Sep 19, 2026 5 min read
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon marine eTA takes effect June 5, 2026
News & Updates
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon marine eTA takes effect June 5, 2026

IRCC’s June 4 news release requires most visa‑exempt boat arrivals from Saint‑Pierre‑et‑Miquelon to hold an eTA, with exemptions for cruise passengers, French…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV
News & Updates
Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV

Effective May 26, 2026, some Indonesian and Malaysian passport holders can apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa when flying…

Sep 19, 2026 9 min read
Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions
News & Updates
Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions

Proposed regulations published on June 19, 2026, would set binding intake timelines, introduce a single online application, and give eligible claimants earlier…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Genuine Relationship vs. Marriage of Convenience: IRCC’s Spousal Sponsorship Standard
Permanent Residence
Genuine Relationship vs. Marriage of Convenience: IRCC’s Spousal Sponsorship Standard

IRCC’s Operational Bulletin 570 sets out the factors officers weigh to determine whether a spousal sponsorship relationship meets the genuineness test under…

May 13, 2026 5 min read
PGP Sponsorship vs. Super Visa: A Practical Comparison
Permanent Residence
PGP Sponsorship vs. Super Visa: A Practical Comparison

A clear side-by-side look at the Parent and Grandparent Program and the Super Visa — eligibility, processing, costs, and which path fits…

May 10, 2026 8 min read
Medical Inadmissibility: The Three Grounds, Exemptions, and the TRP Workaround
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
Medical Inadmissibility: The Three Grounds, Exemptions, and the TRP Workaround

Canada applies three statutory medical grounds to refuse entry or permanent residence, but a temporary resident permit can override them when the…

Apr 29, 2026 8 min read
Biometrics in Canadian immigration: what applicants need to do
Tips & Guides
Biometrics in Canadian immigration: what applicants need to do

A practical, newcomer-friendly guide to biometrics in Canadian immigration, covering why they’re required and how to prepare for your appointment.

Apr 28, 2026 6 min read
Your Guide to Canadian Immigration Medical Exams: Preparation and Procedure
Permanent Residence
Your Guide to Canadian Immigration Medical Exams: Preparation and Procedure

The medical assessment is a mandatory screening step for most permanent residence applications. This guide explains who must take the exams, the…

Apr 26, 2026 4 min read
Refugee Protection in Canada: A Guide to the System
Tips & Guides
Refugee Protection in Canada: A Guide to the System

How Canada’s refugee system works for those fleeing persecution, from overseas resettlement to in-Canada asylum claims, and the steps to secure protection…

Apr 21, 2026 6 min read
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