Hello folks!

I have one query, during my initial study permit application my agent had not shown 6months of foreign work experience (TEER 4) and based on that I have also not shown it in my later study permit extension and work permit application. However, I applied for a visitor visa and unintentionally and by mistake I have filled that information in the form IMM5257.

But, I haven’t and I am NOT claiming any points for that to increase my scores!!! Just have declared the information in the past. So, my main question is now shall I add this information in my personal history section with a LOE with good faith and being transparent or I should not disclose it???

Please I need genuine and legitimate advice on this from those who have faced this issue and got their PR!

Hello, I'm seeking guidance on how my dad can withdraw his sponsorship (Family Class Outland) for his spouse. For rough background, the application was submitted in July 2026, and she's already been asked to appear for biometrics. He also received an email saying he's eligible for sponsorship. She hired her own lawyer, who is the representative. But their relationship has broken down, and we are really worried for our safety if her PR is approved because she's been threatening and harassing our family. We have his UCI and file number and submitted an IRCC webform, but when we called IRCC a week later, the immigration agent said they can't see the form. I'm really worried about the timeline of processing and don't know what we did wrong. We selected "I'm writing on behalf of the principal applicant" and then filled out the info, but they can't see it. We also mailed a withdrawal letter to the CIO in Sydney, NS, as instructed, but then we were told it could be a while before anyone opens that mail. If anyone who has been in a similar situation could offer any guidance on next steps or who to contact, it would be much appreciated, as we are really worried.

Hello everyone,

I would sincerely appreciate some honest advice and guidance regarding my Canadian permanent residency options, as I am currently feeling quite uncertain about the best way forward.

I am in my late 20s and have approximately 2 years and 10 months of Canadian work experience with one of Canada’s major banks. However, my role was primarily an entry-level administrative position, and my salary was slightly above the Ontario median wage. Based on my job responsibilities, I don’t believe I qualify under any additional eligible NOC categories or the recent updates announced on October 16.

Here is a brief overview of my profile:

* Current CRS score: 504

* English proficiency: Maximum language points

* Canadian work experience: Approximately 2 years and 10 months

* Previous occupation: Administrative/operations role at a major Canadian bank

* Current location: I returned my home country in November 2025 after my work permit expired

* French proficiency: Currently around A2–B1

Given the current immigration situation, I decided to start learning French to improve my chances of obtaining PR. I am making progress, but realistically, I am unsure whether I will be able to achieve NCLC 7 in all four modules.

This is where I would genuinely appreciate your guidance.

What alternative PR pathways should I realistically consider with my profile?

I have been researching options such as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). However, I am struggling to understand which of these would actually be feasible given my previous occupation, Canadian work experience, and current circumstances.

I would particularly appreciate advice on the following:

1. If I achieve only NCLC 5 in all four French modules, would that open up any meaningful PR opportunities, especially through provincial or community-based immigration programs?

2. Are there any PNP streams that might be suitable for someone with my background, particularly considering that I am currently outside Canada and do not have a valid work permit?

3. Would obtaining a job offer from a designated employer under programs such as AIP, RCIP, or FCIP be a realistic option in my situation?

4. Are there any other immigration pathways or strategies that I may have overlooked and should seriously consider?

5. Finally, given my CRS score of 504, would you recommend continuing to focus primarily on French, or would it be wiser to explore alternative pathways simultaneously?

I would be extremely grateful for any genuine advice, particularly from immigration professionals or individuals who have navigated a similar experience.

Thank you so much!

For applicants who receive a passport ADR, does the file effectively enter a waiting state until the document is uploaded, or does IRCC continue working on eligibility and other assessments while awaiting the response?

Hi everyone,

I am currently on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which expires in February 2027, and I am in the process of applying for a Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP).

Both the Employer Portal (as informed by my employer) and the IMM 5710e form require employment start and end dates.

I have two questions:

1. Start date: For IMM 5710e, should I enter the date I complete and validate the form as I cannot submit a past date (ie: my offer start date, which is a date in the past)
2. End date: My current position is permanent and full-time, with no specified end date in my employment contract. What date should I enter on IMM 5710e and for the employer to enter in the employer portal? Or I can put a date that is more than 3 years?

I would really appreciate any advice or clarification from anyone who has gone through a similar process.

Thank you in advance!

I’ve been invited to an interview next week and would like to know how it looks like?

I’ve received an ‘intention to refuse’ earlier in July, and now they asked me to come for an interview. They mentioned that they are not convinced with:

1. My current status in Quebec and my intention to settle in Quebec

2. My previous work experience history

3. My current work experience

4. My French proficiency

I’m only worried about the idea of speaking to an immigration officer completely in French, trying to explain them everything in detail and also answer any follow up questions they might have. Not sure if my broken French would cut it.

Folks who’ve been to an interview before, what did they ask and how did it go?

Hi everyone,
I’m a non-Express Entry PNP applicant (AR: November 2024).
My current status:
Eligibility: Passed
Medical: Passed
Criminality: In progress (over a year)
Security: Not started
Information sharing: In progress

My MP recently confirmed that criminality assessments are handled by a third-party partner.

Has anyone experienced something similar, particularly criminality being stuck for over a year while security hasn’t started?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone whose application was eventually approved. How long did it take, and did your status change suddenly?
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m an international student at York University in Ontario, Canada, pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Commerce in Finance. I’m in the final stage of my degree and only have 8 courses lefts thats 1 full sem and 3 course last sem and need some guidance regarding my study permit, non-enrolment, and work eligibility.
Here is my situation:
1.I was enrolled full-time during the Winter 2026 semester.
2.I took Summer 2026 off as my scheduled break. 3.During the summer, I worked and studied for CFA Level I, which I wrote on August 24.
4.I travelled to India on August 26 and returned to Canada on October 4.
5.Due to a sudden family loss in September and the resulting financial difficulties, I had a financial hold on my York student account and could not enrol in Fall 2026 courses.
6.I intended to continue my degree but was unable to register because of the hold.
7.My study permit expires in November 2027, and I plan to resume my studies in Winter 2027.
8.Since returning to Canada, I worked off campus for eight days, totalling 64 hours ,approximately two weeks. I did not understand that not being enrolled could affect my work eligibility.
9.I have not received any official notification from York stating that I am on an authorized leave, have withdrawn, or have had an interruption of studies.
10. I have stopped working while I seek clarification, and I intend to contact York International and an immigration professional.

I would really appreciate guidance on the following:
1. Can I legally remain in Canada until January 2027 if I am not enrolled for Fall, or would I need to leave Canada and return when Winter classes begin?
2. Could York authorize a leave of absence in my circumstances, even though the semester has already started?
3.Does IRCC’s provision concerning authorized leaves of up to 150 days apply to my situation? Could the family loss and financial hardship be relevant to any exemption?
4.What are the potential immigration consequences of the 64 hours I worked off campus while not enrolled?
5.Could this situation affect my future eligibility for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?
6.Has anyone dealt with a similar situation where a university financial hold prevented them from enrolling? What steps did you take?
I understand that Reddit advice is not a substitute
for professional immigration advice. I am trying to understand my options before making any decisions about leaving Canada or returning to work.
Thank you for any helpful guidance, especially from people who have dealt with similar circumstances or have knowledge of Canadian study permit rules.

Hello everyone! I was wondering what kind of letter i should provide to IRCC from my employer. Can it be a offer letter or does it have to be a written letter from the employer about my wage and hours i will work.

I recently got employed so i wont have pay stubs from prior months. I have the offer letter. Please let me know!

As the title says. Any tips? Is contacting an immigration lawyer actually helps? I am lost

Hi! I have some confusion and concerns about being able to take a trip that is already paid for. I applied for a spousal sponsorship with my husband back in February of this year. I live in the states and have a flight to Canada paid for to leave on November 9th where I plan to stay for 4 months, but today I received my passport request from the IRCC. I know that I just have to send in a copy of my passport, but what do I do if I get CoPR during my stay? If I submit a webform to the IRCC to let them know I'm in Canada after I send in my documents, would that change anything?

Hi everyone,

I'm applying for PR through Express Entry. My employer is sponsoring me and has hired lawyers to handle the application.

I have a few questions about proving my foreign work experience. The lawyers asked me for:

• Employment contracts
• Payslips
• Tax documents
• Bank statements
• Reference letters

Bank statements: My bank only gives me online access to the last 12 months. I could contact customer support to request archived statements, but is that really necessary, or are payslips and tax documents usually enough?

Reference letters: I sent one from a previous employer, and the lawyers said some information is missing, like my benefits and number of vacation days. Is that actually required?

Going back to previous employers has been frustrating, and one of them isn't responding at all.

Has anyone been through this? What did you end up submitting, and what worked for an unresponsive employer?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!
I’m looking for firsthand experiences from anyone who has successfully obtained a Canadian C20 work permit while having a pending asylum case in the United States.
I’m currently in the U.S. with a pending asylum application, and my employer is helping me pursue a C20 work permit to transfer to Canada.
I’m trying to understand a few things about the application process:
Temporary intent: How did you demonstrate to the Canadian immigration officer that you understood your stay was temporary and that you would leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay if you didn’t obtain further authorization?
Letter of explanation: Did you submit a separate letter explaining your temporary intent, or did you address this through the application forms and supporting documents?
U.S. immigration history: If you had a pending asylum application or another complicated immigration situation in the U.S., did it affect your Canadian work permit application?
Approval experience: Were you approved? Did the officer ask additional questions or request further documentation about your immigration history or intention to leave Canada?
I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who applied from within the U.S. while their asylum cases were still pending, rather than people who had already received a final decision on their U.S. immigration cases.
I understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, and I’m not looking for legal advice. I’m hoping to hear about real experiences from people who have been through this process.
Thank you!

Hi everyone., I have applied my Common law Inland PR and I got AOR in. September. I have to travel this month for 9 days and I will travel again around 3 weeks in February. Now I am hoping my TRV and PGWP which is valid until 2028. Can I travel without stress or any questions or effects to my PR process when I am re entering to Canada? Thanks

I live in canada and my parents visit often last time they were stopped at border and had their visa revoked cause it said they didnt pay for the visa or the payment was reversed e found out it was a problem from the bank back home luckily they were not banned for 5 years and border agents understood the problem we have now paid for visa again how do i make sure when they apply for visas again this does not affect them or get it rejected

Hi everyone,

I’m from Sweden and have a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning. I have around 10 months of professional experience in the field since graduating, as well as some earlier summer work experience.

My long-term goal is to move to Canada, ideally British Columbia. I’ve been looking into different immigration pathways, but I’m finding it difficult to understand how realistic it is to get a job in urban planning as an international applicant who doesn’t already have Canadian work authorization.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who applied for jobs in urban planning, regional planning, GIS, transportation planning, or related fields while living outside Canada.

I’d love to hear about your experiences!
- Did you apply for jobs from abroad, or did you move to Canada first?
- Did you find an employer willing to support a work permit or immigration application?
- Did you need Canadian work experience or additional qualifications to get your first job?
- Are there particular provinces, cities, or types of employers that are more open to hiring international applicants?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process in British Columbia, but experiences from anywhere in Canada would be really helpful. I’m happy to hear both success stories and honest advice about the challenges. Thanks so much!

Question: As per the IRCC regulations, during school semesters you can work a maximum of twenty-four hours off campus a week as long as you have the work permit right, but how is the hours calculated, like does an hour break assuming a 3pm - 9pm with an hour lunch break is that technically five hours?

Hi everyone! i wanted to get some opinions on my situation here. I want to clarify the six-month full-time employment requirement for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Expression of Interest.

I started working with my organization on April 20, 2026. My original offer letter classified my position as permanent part-time. However, from my very first day, I consistently worked approximately 37 hours per week.

On August 21, my employment status was officially changed to full-time, and I’ve continued working approximately 40 hours per week since then.

I’m trying to understand whether my employment from April 20 onward can count toward the six-month full-time employment requirement, given that I was already working more than 30 hours per week before my official status change.

The EOI eligibility question defines full-time employment as at least 30 hours per week for the same employer. Does the program assess this based on the actual hours worked, or does the official employment classification on my offer letter also determine when my qualifying experience begins?

I want to make sure I answer the EOI question correctly before submitting. Any advice will be highly appreciate!! Thanks so much!!

Hi!! I'm hoping someone with experience can ease my anxiety. I applied for Canadian citizenship on October 5th and today received the standard fingerprint request letter (referencing Sections 21 and 22 of the Citizenship Act). I know this is often just a name match issue, but I'm spiraling a bit because of a police interaction back in April.

Here's what happened:

* My friend and I had a verbal argument. He had a panic attack; called 911. (In our language, "argument" and "fight" can be interchangeable, so he may have used the word "fight" on the call.)

* Police came, checked our ID's, spoke to both of us separately. I clarified there was no physical fight, just an argument.

* They asked if there was any violence. We both said no.

* The officer told me directly: "No, nothing like that" when I asked if I'd get a record.

* They told him that he shouldn't be calling 911 over a verbal argument and left.

* No arrest, no charges, no ticket, no summons. I've received zero calls or letters since.

My question: Could this incident possibly show up on the RCMP fingerprint-based criminal record check that IRCC requested or during background check at all? I'm worried about the "non-conviction information" line on the RCMP form, even though no charges were laid. I've read conflicting things online. Some say local police logs stay local and never reach the RCMP national database, others say IRCC can see "police contact" records.

Has anyone been in a similar situation (no-charge police contact plus fingerprint request for citizenship)? Did your application proceed normally? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!! :)

I am currently on PGWP and still waiting for AOR. My permit will expire on June 2027. We submitted our Spousal PR Application last September 11, 2026.

1. If I receive my AOR next month, and we apply for Spousal Open Work Permit. How long is the processing time? If my work permit expires, and I still don’t have the approval for new work permit, can I still work on maintained status?

2. My health card expires on the same date as my PGWP. We’re trying to conceive so I’m worried that if I don’t get a new work permit we will have to pay for $20000 for giving birth without health care. Will the maintained status give me extension in my Saskatchewan health card? Or should we just wait for a new work permit before trying to conceive?

REPOSTING WITH CLARIFICATIONS:

Hi all! I received my Canadian PR this year and am planning to sponsor my boyfriend once we get married next year.

We’ve been together since 2017 and were dating in person before I moved to Canada in 2022. Since then, we’ve maintained a long-distance relationship. However, I haven’t been able to visit him between 2022 and 2026 due to several circumstances, including my studies, work commitments, financial constraints, and my ongoing PR application.

We’re planning to reunite in January 2027 for a trip abroad before getting married in February.

Would the lack of in-person visits during those years raise any red flags or concerns with IRCC, even though we’ve consistently maintained our relationship throughout?

Hi there,

I have queries on canada open work permit. Below is my case.

While I was in US on H1B i got canada open work permit in 2024.
The stamp on my passport says W-1 worker

Expiry date on passport stamp says 11/01/2027.

I am still in US as of October 2026. When i trying to check till when can i travel to CANADA , chat Gpt says your visa yet not started. It will start one you enter canada and it could be up to 3 years from
the day I enter.

Is it true ?
Anyone travelled on H1B based open work permit to canada ? How was the transition

Anyone who can share how the Inland spousal Application tracker looks like

Does it say family class or does it specifically shows INLAND SCLP?

My concern is I applied under spouse in canada-applying under family class. But the eligibility letter shows INLAND SCLP and my tracker shows FAMILY CLASS.

Any idea????