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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada
§23

Entry to complete examination or hearing

Entry to complete examination or hearing

🍁 In Simple Terms

A foreign national loses temporary resident status when their authorized period of stay expires, when they fail to comply with conditions, or when a removal order becomes enforceable against them. Overstaying your visa or permit is a status violation that can affect future applications.

Affects: Immigration applicants (economic, family, humanitarian)
Legal Text — IRPA Section 23

23 An officer may authorize a person to enter Canada for the purpose of further examination or an admissibility hearing under this Part.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 23 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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