Immigration stories

These stories are based on real immigration challenges our clients have faced. All names were changed and details omitted to preserve privacy.

Student without a bank account is approved for a study permit

Visa requirements are non negotiable. But there are ways to meet these requirements even in a non-traditional way.

Overcoming misrepresentation and a five (5) year ban to Canada

Misrepresentation is arguably the most devastating outcome for your future in Canada. The defences against it limited and should be approached by a professional.

Bereavement could be the reason for coming to Canada as a tourist

There are many reasons why you might want to come to Canada. Canada does not have a wide variety of visitor's visa. So you would need to apply for a tourist visa even if you are not coming for tourism purposes.

Using services of a fake consultant could ban you from Canada for 5 years

Fake is a fake is a fake. Immigration Canada can ban your entry to Canada for any fake document in your application. Your defences in cases like these are very limited.

Using fake documents can ban you from Immigration

Fraud is a serious offence in Canada. Even if you did not know that you are defrauding our government, you will still be responsible for what you put in your applications.

Inadmissible family member receives Permanent Residence in Canada

You can be inadmissible to Canada because your spouse is. This is Canadian version of the "sins of the fathers to be visited upon the sons" kind of thing. In the Canadian case, however, the "sins" of one spouse will be visited on their immigrating spouse. Luckily, not all is lost.

A gap in education complicates mature student’s study permit process

It is significantly harder to prove you are a genuine student when you completed your first education many years ago.

The need to breastfeed delays deportation from Canada

It is not creativity of legal writing, it is the reparable harm that a scheduled deportation could cause that could help you to delay your removal from Canada

International Student gets a chance at PR after years of refused applications

Refusals happen: sometimes it's a mistake of the applicant, at times it's a mistake of the immigration officer. looking closely at the refusals and spotting the mistakes could help you to rectify them and to get your desired result in the end.

Deportation does not prevent a humanitarian application from being approved

Deportation does not always mean that your chances to remain in Canada are nil. When a strong application is filed on time and properly, there is a chance that you will be able to return to Canada as a resident.

After some corrections, a refugee claimant gets their status without a hearing

Proper knowledge of law and procedure will have a higher chance of leading you to the desired result. While community members might mean their best, it is not wise to rely on them for legal advice.

International visitor finds a cheaper way to stay in Canada and work legally

Immigration doesn't always need to be complicated. Always work with reliable and experienced professionals to achieve your immigration goal.