COW – Temporary Resident Volumes with Visas About to Expire – May 28, 2026
- An expiring permit or visa does not mean someone is out of status or still in Canada.
- Many people hold multiple immigration documents at the same time or may have already extended their status, applied to extend it, become permanent residents, or left Canada.
- That is why permit expiry numbers alone do not provide a complete picture of compliance or departures from Canada.
- The Government of Canada tracks cases of non-compliance through enforcement measures, including removal orders issued by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
- CBSA is responsible for investigating immigration violations and enforcing removals where individuals do not leave Canada voluntarily.