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Practical, current analysis of Canadian immigration law, policy and procedure for employers, businesses, families and individuals.
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Recent developments that may affect Canadian immigration planning and applications.
Visitor Visa Refused? Fix the Evidence Before You Apply Again
A second application needs to address the first refusal. Review the reasons and identify what the new evidence actually changes before paying another fee.
LMIA-Exempt Hiring: Keep the Employer Portal Offer and the Real Job Aligned
An LMIA exemption does not remove employer compliance duties. The offer, actual work and payroll records need to tell the same story.
Changing Employers on Maintained Status: What You Can and Cannot Do
An extension application does not automatically let you start with a new employer. Check your permit conditions and any separate work authorization first.
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Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge: A Narrow Work Permit Policy for an Existing Cohort
The Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge is limited to an existing cohort. A current interest in the provincial nominee program is not enough.
Canada Updates Temporary Measures for Eligible Palestinian Arrivals
New measures cover eligible Palestinian arrivals and certain family members. Arrival dates, prior policy use and valid status require careful checking.
IRCC Begins Selecting Reviewers for Planned Penalties Against Paid Representatives
IRCC’s reviewer recruitment is a step toward its planned administrative penalty system. It does not reopen a client’s refused application.
Online Canadian Passport Renewal Opens to All Eligible Adults in Canada
IRCC removed the daily cap on online passport renewals for eligible adults in Canada. Eligibility and travel urgency still determine the right…
AIP Employer Ownership Changes: IRCC Clarifies the Documents Needed
IRCC’s July 23 clarification explains which provincial documents an AIP applicant needs when an employer changes ownership.
Parents and Grandparents Program: IRCC Confirms Pause on New Applications
IRCC’s July 15 notice pauses new Parents and Grandparents Program intake. Existing applications and temporary visits are different questions.
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. If you can reach…
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 several permanent residence streams…
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 without anyone noticing, a…
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 is real, but it…
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 your difficulties and wait.…
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 instructions read differently: this…
