Canadian immigration news that matters: IRCC policy changes, fee updates, program launches and rule changes, reported with analysis of what each change means for applicants and employers.
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 »
