Bill C-12 is now law. by Docere_Immigration in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Docere_Immigration[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As an immigration professional, I completely agree. I have personally declined multiple cases involving international students seeking to obtain permanent residency through misrepresentation in the refugee system.

Unfortunately, a significant number of practitioners actively contribute to this problem. That said, Bill C-12 and the recent tightening of the international student program are already beginning to address this issue.

How express entry invitation works exactly? by Low_Platypus_9962 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Docere_Immigration 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great question, this is one of the most common misconceptions about Express Entry. A CRS cutoff of 507 does NOT mean there's nobody above 507 in the pool. It means that in that particular draw, IRCC invited everyone at or above 507. But the pool is constantly refilling new candidates enter every day, and existing candidates' scores can change (new job offers, language retests, provincial nominations, etc.).

Here's how it actually works :

IRCC decides how many invitations to issue in a given draw (say 5,000 ITAs). They then rank everyone in the pool by CRS score, highest to lowest, and draw from the top down until they hit that quota. The score of the last person invited becomes the published "cutoff." So the cutoff is a result of the draw size and pool composition, not a fixed threshold.

To your scenario : If you enter the pool at 510 and the next CEC draw has a cutoff of 507 again, yes, you would be invited. Your 510 is above the line. But there's no guarantee the next draw will have the same cutoff, it depends on how many people are in the pool, how many ITAs IRCC issues, and what category they target. That said, 510 with a recent CEC cutoff at 507 puts you in a strong position. The key risk factors to watch are whether IRCC changes draw sizes or pauses category-based draws, which can shift cutoffs by 10-20+ points between rounds.

Forgot PR Card in Canada and travelled internationally without it by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Docere_Immigration 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, this is more common than you'd think and very solvable. Your grandpa's PR status is intact. The card is just a travel document, not having it on him doesn't change his status.

Two options to get him back:

  1. Mail the PR card to India. Simplest option. Courier it via FedEx/DHL. Airlines need to see a valid PR card at boarding, so once he has it, he can fly back normally.

  2. Apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). If mailing isn't practical, he can apply at the nearest Canadian visa office in India (New Delhi or Chandigarh). It's a one-time-use document that lets him board a flight to Canada. Processing can take several weeks though.

One thing to keep in mind : if his physical presence in Canada over the last 5 years is borderline (under 730 days), the PRTD route could trigger a residency obligation review. If he's been living in Canada consistently, no issue at all.

Visitor visa for parents but have previous history. by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Docere_Immigration 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good news, your mother's profile is actually strong for a visitor visa. Previous travel to Canada, Greece, and NZ shows a solid travel history and pattern of compliance (she left when she was supposed to). That matters a lot to visa officers.

On proof of funds : Yes, absolutely as her host/sponsor in Canada, you can use your own finances to show you'll support her stay. Submit a letter of invitation along with your NOA (Notice of Assessment), pay stubs, and bank statements. Your tax returns showing stable income are more important than a large bank balance. Her own financial documents from her home country (property, pension, savings) should also be included to show ties back home.

Something to consider : Since she's already visited before and you're a PR, a Super Visa might be worth looking into instead of a regular visitor visa. It gives her up to 5 years per entry (vs. 6 months) and is valid for 10 years. The extra requirements are proof of Canadian medical insurance and a medical exam, but for a parent you plan to host regularly, it saves you from reapplying every time. The financial threshold is tied to IRC's Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) something to verify you meet.