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07/29/2026

A viewer asks: 67 and 73, both widowed, in love, together once a week — how does sponsorship work? Two paths: (1) Marry — once you have the marriage certificate you can generally apply as a married spouse, no one-year wait. (2) Common-law — you must live together continuously, marriage-like, for at least one year to qualify. "Once a week" is the catch: love isn't the legal test, cohabitation is. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/28/2026

Inland spousal sponsorship pending — can you apply for an Open Work Permit before receiving your eligibility? Yes: if you have status and an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR), you don't need to wait for eligibility. But if you're out of status, the requirement changes — you'll need eligibility (approval in principle) first. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/27/2026

This client came to us hoping to bring their aunt to Canada on a Visitor Visa — and together, we made it happen.

If you're planning to invite a relative to visit Canada, don't leave it to chance. Our team can guide you through the process from start to finish.

👉 Message us today on Messenger or email us at [email protected] to get started.

07/24/2026

Waiting on a work permit application when your employer passes away? A closed work permit is tied to that one employer — so yes, you can (and should) look for a replacement employer right away, and the new employer can apply for an LMIA on your behalf. Remember: you're also obligated to inform IRCC of any material change to your pending application, including losing your employer. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/22/2026

Lost your status in Canada? Within 90 days you can generally apply to restore it as a visitor — but restoration is discretionary. The officer weighs your reason to stay, and you cannot work while it's processed. Sometimes going home is the stronger move: it shows you can and will leave, while "I can't afford to go home" can raise refusal risk. If what you need to do in Canada isn't essential, consider going home first. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/17/2026

Beyond a conjugal pathway, there are other ways to get your partner to Canada: come as a tourist (if they can get a visa), as a student (where the genuine purpose must be to study and complete a course/certificate — not just to enter), or as a worker with an LMIA. Whichever route, the goal is to be together here. After living together for one year as common-law, you can sponsor them as a common-law partner. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/16/2026

I just wanted to take a moment and leave a review for JCA Law and how amazing and incredibly helpful they are/were.

My wife and I were seeking to have her aunt come to Canada on a Visitors Visa from the Philippines. JCA met with us and guided us through the immigration visa process and we were successful in being able to bring her to Canada.

Thank you so much for all your help! We really appreciate the work you do.

I just wanted to take a moment and leave a review for JCA Law and how amazing and incredibly helpful they are/were. My wife and I were seeking to have her aunt come to Canada on a Visitors Visa from the Philippines. ★★★★★

07/15/2026

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07/15/2026

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07/08/2026

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