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Visit Canada
Visitor visa vs visitor record: what is the difference?
A visitor visa is a travel document; a visitor record sets out an authorized stay in Canada. A visitor record does not authorize re-entry.
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Study in Canada
Do I need a study permit to study in Canada?
Most studies lasting more than six months require a study permit. Exceptions exist, and your program and circumstances matter.
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Work in Canada
Does graduating from a Canadian school guarantee a PGWP?
No. Graduation from a designated learning institution does not automatically make you eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
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Permanent residence
Does an Express Entry profile guarantee permanent residence?
No. Entering the Express Entry pool does not guarantee an invitation to apply, and an invitation is not an approval of permanent residence.
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Family sponsorship
Can I sponsor my spouse or common-law partner for Canadian PR?
Potentially, if both the sponsor and the person being sponsored meet the applicable requirements. A relationship alone does not establish eligibility.
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Citizenship
How many days in Canada do I need for citizenship?
For the standard adult grant route, the physical-presence requirement is at least 1,095 days within the five years before applying. Physical presence is only one part of eligibility.
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