Immigration Laws: Town Halls

Permanent Residence Dept: Under the proposal, a spouse or partner from abroad who has been in a relationship with the Canadian sponsor for two years or less would be granted only "conditional permanent residence.", according to CTV. A federal notice published just before the election writ was issued Saturday says the measure would "send a message that Canada is taking a strong stance against marriage fraud, and immigration fraud in general." The planned regulatory move -- which follows a series of town halls and online consultations -- represents a federal bid to stamp out fraudulent marriages that are used to dodge immigration laws. The newcomer would then have to remain in a bona fide relationship with their sponsor for two years or more following arrival -- or risk having their permanent residence status revoked. In turn, this could lead to their removal from Canada. As reported in the news.
@t marriage fraud, immigration fraud