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Spousal or common-law sponsorship refused? See how to request GCMS notes, what IRCC says about timelines, and how notes inform appeal, reapplying or JR.

Leaving Canada during an inland spousal sponsorship can end temporary status, and re-entry is not guaranteed. See what IRCC says and where it is silent.

How long does spousal sponsorship take in 2026? See how IRCC's processing times are calculated, what the 80% figure means and what the window includes.

Misrepresentation (s.40) and excessive demand (s.38) are not on the list of inadmissibilities H&C excludes. See what the law says and what to check.

Plain-English summaries of real 2025 Federal Court decisions on refused H&C applications: children's best interests, establishment and hardship, with links.

A TRP gives temporary status; H&C asks for permission to apply for permanent residence. See what IRCC says about each, who decides and the fees.

IRCC's inland H&C application is for people in Canada. See how H&C works from abroad, inside a permanent resident visa application, and what to check.

Section 25(1.2) of the IRPA bars H&C examination while a refugee claim is pending and for 12 months after certain endings. See exceptions and date examples.

IRCC updated its H&C officer instructions on June 11 and June 25, 2026. See which pages changed, what IRCC says, and what it does and does not mean for you.

IRCC's July 22, 2026 instructions say H&C cannot waive the conditions of an in-Canada PR public policy. See what officers are told and your options.

Can H&C fees be waived or reduced? See what IRCC's own pages say about exemptions, loans, refunds and scams, and what to check before you pay.

Can you ask IRCC to reconsider a refused H&C application? See what IRCC says, how it differs from Federal Court review, and why the 15-day deadline matters.

Does IRCC interview H&C applicants? See what IRCC's guidance says about interviews, your chance to respond, and how to prepare honestly if you are called.

Caregiver permit ended or ending? Check IRCC's caregiver pages first. See when H&C may be considered, what facts matter, and how restoration works.

Facing abuse from a spouse or partner without status in Canada? See how IRCC's family violence TRP differs from an H&C request, and how they may fit together.

A child born in Canada is usually a citizen, but that does not give you status. See how H&C treats a child's best interests and what it cannot do.

Waiting on an inland H&C application? See how to check status with IRCC, request your file, update your address, and what mandamus in Federal Court involves.

H&C is an exceptional measure, not a guarantee. See the questions that help you judge whether an H&C application may fit your situation before you apply.

Preparing for a first H&C consultation? See what documents to bring, the questions to ask a regulated consultant, and the warning signs to watch for.

An H&C application does not by itself give health coverage or school access. See what BC and IRCC say, who to ask, and how records can support your file.