CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

D ear Miss Powell, I was in Canada at one time and then I was sent back home. How do I apply to go back to Canada? My children live there, and I haven’t seen them in years. What can I do to return? I look forward to your help. KJ Dear KJ, If a person is the subject of a removal order from Canada due to breaches of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), then chances are, before he can return or even apply for a temporary resident visa, he will need to submit an official application for Authorisation to Return to Canada (ARC). The reason for your removal, and the length of time that has passed, will determine your course of action. BOOK YOUR TELEPHONE CONSULTATION WITH US, CLICK HERE There are several reasons that individuals may be removed from or ordered to leave Canada. If a crime was committed, then you could be deemed criminally inadmissible. If you breached the terms of your visa by working when not authorized to do so, or stayed in the country long...

Immigration Corner | Will I get a visa now? : Dear Ms Powell, I was ordered to leave Canada about 15 years ago. Can I reapply for a visitor visa now? Would I get through? - KN Dear KN, Before you can reapply for a visitor/ temporary resident visa, you will have to assess whether you have been deemed rehabilitated or are still considered inadmissible to Canada. First, I would need to know the reason you were ordered to leave Canada in the first place and the type of removal order that was issued. There are three types of removal orders issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These are departure orders, exclusion orders, and deportation orders. Depending on the type of order, you may be able to reapply or submit an application known as an Authorisation to Return to Canada (ARC). When persons have been issued a removal order , they are required to confirm their departure from Canada with the CBSA. You shou...

Dear Ms Powell, I was on vacation in the United States (US) and my family decided to visit our relatives in Toronto, Canada. I wasn't driving, but when I got to the border the immigration officer denied me entry. They said they have evidence of me driving under the influence in the US. I have a valid Canadian visitor's visa and a US visitor's visa. I used to go to school in the States and I was charged in the States for driving under the influence (DUI), but that was years ago. I can't believe they refused to allow me into the country when I have a valid visa. I was forced to leave the car and find a hotel to stay until my family returned. Can I appeal this? What can I do? I don't want this to happen to me again. This is totally embarrassing and I don't want this trouble again. The US did not prevent me from entering, so why is Canada penalising me for something that happened in the US years ago? - Distressed Dear Distressed, Once someone has a crim...

Immigration Corner | How Do I Fix This Misunderstanding? Dear Ms Powell, About three years ago, I visited my aunt who was ill in Canada. I had a return ticket but my grandmother had surgery, so I stayed an extra 10 days to help out. I bought a one-way ticket back home. My aunt has recently passed away and I would like to attend the funeral. I tried to visit her last year and I was turned back. What can I do? - E.E.  Dear E.E., When an individual stays longer than the time granted, this could lead to a removal order and you will be deemed inadmissible to Canada. In order to overcome this hurdle, you may need an Authorisation to Return to Canada (ARC). The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) 52 (1) states that if a removal order has been enforced, the foreign national shall not return to Canada unless authorised by an officer or in other prescribed circumstances. There are three types of removal orders and whether you need to apply for an ARC depends on the ...