IRCC raised permanent residence fees on April 30, 2026. Here is every new fee amount and what it means for your application budget.
Permanent Residence Fees Increased April 30, 2026: The Full Breakdown Read More »
IRCC changed how the super visa income requirement is calculated as of March 31, 2026, two new options make more families eligible.
Super Visa Income Requirement: 2 New Ways to Qualify in 2026 Read More »
As of April 1, 2026, international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit for required work placements. Here is what changed and what to do.
Co-op Work Permit No Longer Required: Canada’s 2026 Rule Change Explained Read More »
Canada will hold permanent resident admissions at 380,000 annually through 2028, push economic immigration to 64 percent, and transition 148,000 temporary residents already in Canada to PR. Here is what the plan means in practice.
I spoke with New Canadian Media about IRCC refusals of Francophone Mobility work permits, and why some officers may be overstepping the program’s own criteria.
In the Media: My Comments on Francophone Mobility Work Permit Refusals Read More »
Miguel Martins Pereirinha presented to the Canadian Bar Association BC Immigration Law Section on work authorization and PR pathways for international students.
Presenting to the CBA BC Immigration Law Section: International Students in Canada Read More »
IRCC now allows eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens to fly to Canada with an eTA instead of a visitor visa. Here’s who qualifies, and the fine print.
Canada Expands eTA Eligibility to Eligible Travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia Read More »
The Post-Graduation Work Permit is the bridge between studying in Canada and staying permanently, if you plan it right from day one.
PGWP 101: Turning a Canadian Education into Permanent Residence Read More »
A DUI can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada, even years later, even just to visit. Here are the legal pathways in.
Visiting Canada with a DUI: TRPs and Criminal Rehabilitation Explained Read More »
Study permit refusals are among the most common in Canadian immigration. Almost all of them trace back to five predictable weaknesses.
Study Permit Refusals: The 5 Most Common Reasons, and How to Avoid Them Read More »
