Overview
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada refused Diana Calderón’s work permit on Aug. 6, citing missing employer documentation and a $230 compliance fee that Nova Scotia Health says it paid on Dec. 12, 2024.
- The refusal invalidated her 14-year-old daughter’s study permit and gave the family until Nov. 4 to reapply or leave Canada, halting Calderón’s work and keeping her daughter out of class.
- IRCC said it received a reconsideration request on Sept. 15, reopened the case, and approved the application, renewing the work permit for two years, reportedly until September 2027.
- Despite the approval, the federal portal still listed the file as in process on Tuesday, and Nova Scotia Health said it cannot return Calderón to work until formal confirmation appears.
- Calderón, her lawyer, and Nova Scotia Health say they repeatedly provided proof the required materials were received, yet IRCC has not explained the error or addressed compensation for lost income and legal costs.