Detention Review in Canada: How to Prepare & What to Expect
Home Blog Post. Table of Contents A detention review is a hearing where an Immigration Division member decides whether you stay in immigration detention or are released. Expect it within 48 hours of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) taking you into custody, expect CBSA to present its case first, and expect a decision at […]
Canada refusal letter for visitor visa: your complete guide
Canada refusal letter for visitor visa: your complete guide A Canada visitor visa refusal letter is the official written decision from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) explaining why your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application was denied. At Kingwell Immigration Law, this guide covers what the letter contains, why the refusal reasons are often vague, […]
Inland Spousal Sponsorship in Canada: Complete Guide
Inland Spousal Sponsorship in Canada: Complete Guide Inland spousal sponsorship in Canada allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence while the couple is already living together in Canada. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we assist sponsors and their partners at every stage, from assessing eligibility to […]
What is outland spousal sponsorship in Canada?
What is outland spousal sponsorship in Canada? Outland spousal sponsorship is how a Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence when that person is living outside Canada. The outland process is handled by the visa office that serves the sponsored person’s country of citizenship […]
What Are the Chances of Getting a Canada Tourist Visa After Refusal?
What Are the Chances of Getting a Canada Tourist Visa After Refusal? Your chances of getting a Canada tourist visa after refusal depend almost entirely on why the first application was refused and what, if anything, has changed since then. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we work with clients who have been refused a Canada […]
TRP Document Checklist: What You Need for a Canadian Temporary Resident Permit Application
TRP Document Checklist: What You Need for a Canadian Temporary Resident Permit Application A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) application needs: The correct IRCC application form The IMM 5557 document checklist Passport copies Photos The government processing fee Supporting evidence of both your inadmissibility and your compelling reason for entering Canada The exact form […]
How long does it take to get permanent residency in Canada after marriage?
How long does it take to get permanent residency in Canada after marriage? From our experience at Kingwell Immigration Law, permanent residency in Canada through marriage typically takes around 16 months for outland spousal sponsorship and roughly 25 months for inland sponsorship as of mid-2026, while IRCC’s published service standard remains 12 months. Our team […]
If I Marry a Canadian Citizen, Can I Live and Work There?
If I Marry a Canadian Citizen, Can I Live and Work There? Marrying a Canadian citizen does not automatically give you the right to live or work in Canada, and at Kingwell Immigration Law, this is one of the most common misconceptions we correct for couples beginning the spousal sponsorship process. Marriage opens the door […]
Does Permanent Residency Expire in Canada?
At Kingwell Immigration Law, we want to be clear: your permanent residency in Canada does not expire. Once you become a permanent resident, that status remains yours until it is formally taken away through a legal process — or until you voluntarily give it up, or become a Canadian citizen. What does expire is your […]
Canada PR Card Validity: What Permanent Residents Need to Know
A Canada PR card is valid for five years in most cases, but its expiry does not mean your permanent resident status has expired. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we regularly advise permanent residents who are surprised to learn these are two entirely separate things. If your card has expired or is about to, […]
What Happens If Your PR Card Expires in Canada?
If your PR card expires in Canada, your permanent resident status remains intact — but the practical consequences can escalate quickly, especially if you need to travel or are already outside the country. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we want to reassure you that an expired card is not a legal crisis on its own, […]
Revoked vs. Cancelled Canadian Passport: What’s the Difference and What Comes Next
A revoked passport follows a formal investigation with notice and a chance to respond. A cancelled passport can happen without any warning at all. In both cases, your document is immediately invalid for travel, and the window to challenge the decision is short. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we work with Canadians who have had […]