Can Marriage Stop Deportation in Canada?

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At Kingwell Immigration Law, our experience shows that marriage alone cannot guarantee protection from deportation in Canada, even when you marry a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. However, marriage can provide pathways to legal status and offer grounds for challenging removal orders through various legal mechanisms available under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Contact […]

Out of Status in Canada: What Can I Do?

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If you’re out of status in Canada, you have several viable legal options to restore your status or secure permanent residence, including:   90-day restoration applications Temporary Resident Permits for compelling circumstances Humanitarian and Compassionate applications in-Canada spousal sponsorship—even when cases involve complex inadmissibility or procedural fairness violations.   Being out of status doesn’t mean […]

What Crimes Can Get You Deported From Canada?

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What Crimes Can Get You Deported From Canada? Foreign nationals, permanent residents, and even naturalized citizens can face deportation from Canada for various criminal offences and other serious violations. The crimes that can lead to removal from Canada include: Serious criminality Security and terrorism-related offences War crimes and crimes against humanity Organized crime and transnational […]

If You Get Deported Can You Come Back to Canada?

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If You Get Deported Can You Come Back to Canada? Yes, you may be able to return to Canada after deportation, but most people require an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC). Whether you need one depends on the type of removal order you received and the reason for your deportation. Being asked to leave […]

PRRA Application: What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment & Who Qualifies?

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PRRA Application: What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment & Who Qualifies? If you’re facing removal from Canada, a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) application might be your last chance to remain in Canada. This critical process evaluates whether you face significant risks if deported to your home country. Our Canada deportation lawyer will help you manage […]

Canada Deportation | Complete Guide to Deportation in Canada

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Canada Deportation | Complete Guide to Deportation in Canada Facing deportation from Canada can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Whether you’re a permanent resident, a temporary visa holder, or an asylum seeker, receiving a removal order can disrupt your life, separate you from your loved ones, and impact your future immigration prospects.   This […]

Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds in Canada: Complete Guide

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Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds in Canada: Complete Guide For individuals facing exceptional hardship, including those who have received a removal order and are running out of options, humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C) provide a pathway to permanent residency in Canada that standard immigration programs do not offer.   Many H&C applications are filed by people […]

PR Card Expired in Canada: Complete Guide on Your Next Steps

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PR Card Expired in Canada: Complete Guide on Your Next Steps As a permanent resident of Canada, your PR Card serves as your primary proof of status when travelling outside Canada. But what happens if your PR card expires? Does this mean you lose your permanent residency? Can you still travel? How do you renew […]