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Choosing between a Super Visa and a Visitor Visa depends on your family’s plans, the length of stay, income requirements, medical insurance, and the applicant’s ties outside Canada. Learn the key differences before applying and speak with Salvera Immigration for guidance tailored to your family.

Planning to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada? The 2026 Super Visa income rule update gives some families more flexibility. Learn what changed, what documents matter, and how to prepare a stronger application.

If your temporary resident status in Canada has expired, it is normal to feel worried and uncertain about what to do next. Many visitors, workers, and students only realize there is a problem after checking the expiry date on their visitor record, work permit, study permit, or passport stamp. In some situations, you may still have options. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to apply for Restoration of Status and, in some cases, request a Visitor Record so you ca

Facing removal from Canada can be stressful, confusing, and time sensitive. For some individuals, a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment, commonly known as a PRRA, may provide an opportunity to explain the risks they could face if returned to their country. A PRRA is not available in every case. It is generally connected to the removal process, and a person can usually apply only after they are found eligible and receive the required forms and instructions from the Canada Border Servi

Bill C-12 is now law, and its impact on refugee claims could be serious. Learn what this change may mean for current and future asylum seekers in Canada.

Bringing your spouse to Canada is more than an immigration process. It is about reuniting your family and building your future together. While spousal sponsorship is one of the most direct pathways to permanent residence, it is also one of the most closely reviewed. A genuine relationship alone is not enough. Your application must present that relationship clearly, consistently, and in a way that is easy for an officer to understand. Under Canada’s family sponsorship program,

Canada is preparing a new pathway that may allow certain temporary residents already in Canada to become permanent residents (PR). This initiative, often referred to as TR-to-PR (Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident), is part of the government’s broader strategy to retain workers who are already contributing to the Canadian economy. Below is a clear overview of what has been announced so far and what temporary residents should know. What is a TR-to-PR Pathway? A TR-to-PR

Canada is approaching a significant immigration moment in early 2026. According to immigration data, more than 314,000 work permits are expected to expire between January and March 2026 alone. But the bigger picture is even more notable. Throughout 2026, approximately 1.4 million work permits are projected to reach their expiry across Canada. This represents one of the largest waves of temporary resident status transitions the country has experienced in recent years. For many

Over the past three months, Canada’s Express Entry system has shown clear signs of momentum. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has issued a significant number of Invitations to Apply for permanent residence, but not in the traditional way many candidates expect. Rather than relying on broad, all program draws, IRCC has continued to move toward a more focused and strategic selection process. This shift is important, because it means success in Express Entry t

Canada has released its 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a clear shift toward stability, sustainability, and targeted immigration.

The Government of Canada has introduced significant updates to the Citizenship Act that will make it easier for Canadian parents born or adopted abroad to pass citizenship to their children born outside the country. What Has Changed? Previously, many Canadian citizens who were born or adopted outside Canada could not automatically pass citizenship to their children, especially if they themselves had inherited citizenship through descent. This caused major challenges for famil

Newly released data shows that more than 2.2 million Immigration, Visa, and Citizenship Applications are currently in process, reflecting continued high demand and ongoing system pressures. Where the Backlogs Are Happening The backlog includes: Permanent Residence Applications Sponsorship Files Humanitarian & Compassionate Cases Refugee Protection Applications Study Permits, Work Permits, and Visitor Visas Citizenship Applications This affects newcomers, families, workers, a

The Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has released its annual performance data for the 2024–25 fiscal year and the numbers show a dramatic 42% increase in finalizations at the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). Why Are Finalizations Increasing? The IRB attributes this improvement to several internal reforms: Enhanced digital systems Streamlined case management Additional decision-makers and staff Modernized scheduling processes Better triage of urgent or vulnerable