Canadian immigration law
News & Insights
Practical, current analysis of Canadian immigration law, policy and procedure for employers, businesses, families and individuals.
Featured insights
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.
Latest immigration analysis
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 for CEC, PNP, French…
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. Here is the current…
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 school term, and unlimited…
Citizenship by Descent After Bill C-3: Who Is a Canadian Citizen Now?
Bill C-3 became law on December 15, 2025 and rewrote the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent. Here is who became…
Citizenship Fee Increase 2026: What Adult Applicants Pay Now
The right of citizenship fee rose to $123 on March 31, 2026. Here is what changed, what didn’t, and how to budget…
Permanent Residence Fees Increased April 30, 2026: The Full Breakdown
IRCC raised permanent residence fees on April 30, 2026. Here is every new fee amount and what it means for your application…
Super Visa Income Requirement: 2 New Ways to Qualify in 2026
IRCC changed how the super visa income requirement is calculated as of March 31, 2026, two new options make more families eligible.
Co-op Work Permit No Longer Required: Canada’s 2026 Rule Change Explained
As of April 1, 2026, international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit for required work placements. Here is what…
The 2026-2028 Levels Plan: 380,000 Permanent Residents a Year, and Priority for People Already in Canada
Canada will hold permanent resident admissions at 380,000 annually through 2028, push economic immigration to 64 percent, and transition 148,000 temporary residents…
Canada Expands eTA Eligibility to Eligible Travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia
IRCC now allows eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens to fly to Canada with an eTA instead of a visitor visa. Here’s who…
PGWP 101: Turning a Canadian Education into Permanent Residence
The Post-Graduation Work Permit is the bridge between studying in Canada and staying permanently, if you plan it right from day one.
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 the legal pathways in.
