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Immigration Corner | How can I stay in Canada?

Immigration Corner | How can I stay in Canada? :  Dear Ms Powell, I am on long leave from my job in Jamaica and I visited Canada in June. I met a really nice guy and I have been staying with him and helping him in his business - not for money, just as a friend. I'm just helping him to sort his records out. I'm an accountant. I have a Bachelor's Degree and just need a few more courses to get my ACCA certification. I like Canada and would like to stay, but I don't want to run off or be deported. How can I apply to stay? - L.L. Dear L.L., Tread carefully. Usually, when someone visits Canada on a visitor's or temporary resident visa, they are not authorised to work and are required to spend no more than six months in the country. You should pay attention to the timelines so that you don't jeopardise your ability to remain in or return to Canada in the future. Since you are an accountant by profession and have the basic qualifications to be able t...