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In the Media: My Comments on Francophone Mobility Work Permit Refusals
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.
French Still Wins Express Entry: 5,000 Invitations at Low CRS Scores in the July 9 Draw
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language draw on July 9, 2026, at cut-offs far below…
IRCC Processing Times, July 2026: Citizenship Certificates Hit 19 Months While PR Streams Improve
IRCC updated its processing times on July 7, 2026. Citizenship certificates now sit at roughly 19…
Out of Status in Canada? The 90-Day Restoration Window, Explained
Status problems rarely announce themselves. An extension is refused weeks after the permit expired, a condition…
The C11 Work Permit: Running Your Own Business in Canada Without an LMIA
Foreign entrepreneurs regularly hear that they can “buy a business and get a work permit.” The…
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Immigration News
See All »IRCC Processing Times, July 2026: Citizenship Certificates Hit 19 Months While PR Streams Improve
IRCC updated its processing times on July 7, 2026. Citizenship certificates now sit at roughly 19 months, while…
H&C Applications: What “Discretionary” Actually Means for Your File
Humanitarian and compassionate applications are widely misunderstood. People hear “hardship application” and imagine a form where you explain…
IRCC Renumbered Its Free Trade Work Permit Codes: CUSMA Is Now T34–T38
If you last looked at free trade agreement work permits a couple of years ago, the codes you…
Work Permits
See All »The C11 Work Permit: Running Your Own Business in Canada Without an LMIA
Foreign entrepreneurs regularly hear that they can “buy a business and get a work permit.” The C11 category…
ICT Work Permits Now Require a True Multinational, and the Clock Is Capped
The intra-company transferee category was once treated as a flexible way to move staff into Canada. IRCC’s current…
IRCC Renumbered Its Free Trade Work Permit Codes: CUSMA Is Now T34–T38
If you last looked at free trade agreement work permits a couple of years ago, the codes you…
Express Entry
See All »French Still Wins Express Entry: 5,000 Invitations at Low CRS Scores in the July 9 Draw
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language draw on July 9, 2026, at cut-offs far below general rounds.…
Express Entry in 2026: Ten Categories, a 12-Month Experience Rule, and a Record-Low CRS of 169 for Physicians
IRCC expanded category-based selection in 2026: physicians, senior managers, researchers, transport workers and skilled military recruits joined the…
Express Entry in 2026: What Recent Draws Tell Us About CRS Scores
Category-based draws now dominate Express Entry. Official IRCC data from spring 2026 shows where CRS cut-offs are landing…
Family Sponsorship
See All »Why Spousal Sponsorship Applications Get Returned, and How to Avoid It
A returned spousal sponsorship application is not a refusal, but it can cost months and put inland applicants'…
Parents and Grandparents Program in 2026: Where Things Stand, and the Super Visa Alternative
New Ministerial Instructions took effect January 1, 2026 and IRCC has not yet announced the next PGP intake.…
Spousal Sponsorship: Inland vs. Outland – Which Route Is Right for You?
Sponsoring your spouse or partner starts with one strategic decision that shapes everything: applying from inside Canada, or…
Study Permits
See All »International Students Can Work 24 Hours a Week Off Campus: The Rules in 2026
Full-time students at designated learning institutions can work up to 24 hours per week off campus during the…
Study Permit Refusals: The 5 Most Common Reasons, and How to Avoid Them
Study permit refusals are among the most common in Canadian immigration. Almost all of them trace back to…
The PGWP Field-of-Study List Is Frozen for 2026: Verify Your Program Before You Enroll
IRCC confirmed in January that no fields of study will be added to or removed from PGWP eligibility…
Inadmissibility
See All »Out of Status in Canada? The 90-Day Restoration Window, Explained
Status problems rarely announce themselves. An extension is refused weeks after the permit expired, a condition was breached…
Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration: The 5-Year Ban Explained
Section 40 of IRPA makes misrepresentation one of the harshest findings in Canadian immigration: a 5-year ban that…
Visiting Canada with a DUI: TRPs and Criminal Rehabilitation Explained
A DUI can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada, even years later, even just to visit. Here are…
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French Still Wins Express Entry: 5,000 Invitations at Low CRS Scores in the July 9 Draw
IRCC Processing Times, July 2026: Citizenship Certificates Hit 19 Months While PR Streams Improve
Out of Status in Canada? The 90-Day Restoration Window, Explained
The C11 Work Permit: Running Your Own Business in Canada Without an LMIA
H&C Applications: What “Discretionary” Actually Means for Your File
ICT Work Permits Now Require a True Multinational, and the Clock Is Capped
IRCC Renumbered Its Free Trade Work Permit Codes: CUSMA Is Now T34–T38
New Consultant Regulations Take Effect July 15: How to Protect Yourself When Hiring Immigration Help
Express Entry in 2026: Ten Categories, a 12-Month Experience Rule, and a Record-Low CRS of 169 for Physicians
Flagpoling Is Over: How to Change or Extend Your Status From Inside Canada
Dual Intent: Can You Get a Visitor Visa, Study or Work Permit While Waiting for PR?
Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration: The 5-Year Ban Explained
