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    COPR Expiry

    I'm not IRCC and not a doctor. I expect most of the staff at IRCC would consider a note from a doctor to be valid that mentions [some conditions] and recommendation not to travel until symptoms subside or a specific period of time.
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    COPR Expiry

    The parent should contact the visa office which issued the COPR and see what can be done. But first: get a doctor's note, in writing, with specific instructions not to travel and why (and if the condition is contagious, make sure to have that noted too). To understand, also critical to know...
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    Minor 5(2) application submitted while outside Canada

    Just putting a sort-of marker down for this for others to note - that although it's easy to say that on paper 'the child IS a citizen', it's not exactly correct, and that extends to the PR status being invalidated. Neither happen 'automatically.' I'm not a lawyer so I'm going to put it this...
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    Minor 5(2) application submitted while outside Canada

    Yes, I shouldn't rule anything out, it's always possible some asinine twit could come along in a few years and decide something got out of hand, and my kid would have to prove that it's irrelevant anyway as resided in Canada well past the 1095 day requirement anyway (implying then having to...
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    preparing renew my pr card

    I believe you get an email upon submission just confirming receipt of the application. And as far as I'm aware in most cases the card just shows up in your mailbox without much in the way of online confirmation. At least for those that are processed quickly, which does seem to be in most cases...
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    Minor 5(2) application submitted while outside Canada

    As weird as it sounds, I believe @Seym has this exactly right - and what I had wrong is that I forgot that automatically becoming a citizen invalidated the PR status. We could do a sideline marginal discussion that would continue for ages about cases that both the law and IRCC's instructions...
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    Minor 5(2) application submitted while outside Canada

    Could you specify where you saw this? I looked at the site here but did not see anything I interpreted that way. I think this is the primary (only?) text that covers the situation for your child: "If you were born outside of Canada before December 15, 2025, you’re likely a Canadian citizen if...
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    Risk of Being Reported for Residency Obligation Shortfall When Moving Permanently in 2027

    1. No-one can tell you for sure. You'll hear many different opinions on this, and in the end, it does not matter if I/Bob from accounting/everyone tells you chances are 'low' and then you do get reported. 2. Consequences include being reported under the 44(1) procedure and having to appeal a...
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    Getting Supporting Documents Translated in South Korea

    You can check with the embassy (i'd suggest consular section) what they require/use for 'official' translations - that should be enough. But these days it may be easier to get translations done through a Canadian-based translator online.
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Same.
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    Minor 5(2) application submitted while outside Canada

    Have you considered that the recent legal changes quite probably make your child already a citizen (by descent from you)? That would be my understanding. The requirement for 1095 days of resdiency in Canada will apply going forward, but since your child was (clearly) born before the law was...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I was unclear in what I posted and I misread your post. My mistake. I thought you were saying that security is complete if BG is complete - a thing some here believe, and I see it all the time, so that's why I read it that way. That said, your point that 'security is complete' if BG is green is...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I don't think this is true. There are aspects of BG which likely overlap with 'security', but there are also things in prohibitions that only 'security services' would be able to begin to look into, mostly because sources of information and evidence are outside of Canada. So I would say in no...
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    Sponsoring my spouse from China, question about birth certificate and Hukou.

    Not an expert on China documents etc., but it is almost certain that IRCC does not care about the hukou document being updated to reflect marriage status (at least if married outside China). Instead most likely just part of the unique ID requirements for the country ('unique' here meaning just...
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    PR Residency Obligation – Entry & Appeal Strategy Consultation

    I'd only add here that IF not issued a report / waived through at the border, it is really not recommended to travel until back in compliance - which is going to be two straight years (if I understood the dates mentioned by @prasadhmaharaj above). Which is fine for those who can/will just...
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    My American Girlfriend wants to come to Canada, we live in border towns and want to keep jobs.

    Although it can take longer, it's often quicker for US citizens and relatively easy cases (first marriage, good evidence, etc). So while it may seem like it could be a while living apart, she should be able to visit freely while it's getting done, and when completed, she'd have the pR status...
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    Citizenship Physical Presence Calculator - Missed a couple of international trips, totalling 7-ish weeks, when I was a temporary resident.

    There is no harm in going to the interview and may even be positive if you simply admit your error and state that you will withdraw and re-apply. But make no mistake - withdrawing will be better and most of all FASTER than waiting for them to reject it. (And it'll be paperwork for the officer)...
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    My American Girlfriend wants to come to Canada, we live in border towns and want to keep jobs.

    1. What immigration barrier? The barrier is that you don't want to get married yet. Don't kid yourselves, it's not going to fool anyone, least of all IRCC. (Her parents? You're both adults, right?) 2. It's not realistic for her to commute while 'visiting' - eventually the CBSA will twig to fact...
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    Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

    A non-issue.
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    I believe the notification on the website says you will receive the invitation no later than six days before the ceremony. Just wait, it will come - most likely much sooner than the six days prior to ceremony.