Nov 5, 2025 Navigating the 2025 Federal Budget: Key Immigration Reforms in Canada’s 2026–2028 Levels Plan The 2025 Federal Budget, tabled by Prime Minister Mark Carney on November 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to Canada’s immigration numbers. The accompanying Annex to Budget 2025 outlines the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, which stabilizes permanent resident admissions and sharply reduces temporary resident inflows. Permanent Resident Admissions: Stabilized at 380,000... Read More
Oct 20, 2025 Canada’s Immigration Backlog: A 50-Year Wait That Signals the End of Historic Immigration Programs In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the immigration law community and affected families across Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published processing times that stretch as long as 50 years for certain permanent residency applications. This unprecedented delay has raised questions about the viability, fairness,... Read More
Sep 21, 2025 Pivoting to Canada: A Strategic Response for U.S. Businesses Facing New H-1B Restrictions The recent restrictions on the H-1B program have created significant challenges for U.S. employers who rely on highly skilled foreign workers to meet their business needs. While many companies are considering traditional outsourcing models in response, an alternative strategy deserves serious attention: establishing or expanding a Canadian presence to bring... Read More
Jul 24, 2025 New Developments in Citizenship Law: Bill C-3 Proposes Changes to Citizenship by Descent On June 5, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, which proposes modifications to how citizenship is transmitted to children and grandchildren born outside Canada. This bill follows prior legislative efforts, including Bill C-71 introduced in 2023, which did not become law.... Read More
Jun 25, 2025 New 2025 Update: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility Changes for Non-Degree Programs Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an important update to the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), directly affecting international students enrolled in non-degree programs such as diplomas, certificates, or other non-university-level qualifications. Background: Changes Introduced in 2024 As part of broader... Read More
Jun 16, 2025 Ontario Launching New OINP Employer Portal: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know June 16, 2025 Ontario is changing the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the launch of a brand-new OINP Employer Portal set to go live on July 2, 2025. This new digital platform will replace the current paper-based Application for Approval of an Employment Position (Employer Form), and it represents... Read More
Jun 5, 2025 Ontario Opens Doors to U.S. Health-Care Professionals—But Federal Immigration Rules Still Apply In a major development aimed at easing Ontario's healthcare staffing crisis, the province has announced that American-trained health professionals can now begin working immediately—without waiting for full registration. Doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses who are licensed in the U.S. and have a clean record can start... Read More
Jun 3, 2025 Understanding the Strong Borders Act Bill C-2 and Its Implications for Canadian Immigration On June 3, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2), a significant legislative proposal aimed at enhancing border security and modernizing Canada’s immigration and asylum systems. This bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration... Read More
May 30, 2025 IRCC Extends Flexible Policy for Foreign Workers: Changing Employers Made Easier Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy, originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, that allows foreign nationals with closed (employer-specific) work permits to change employers or occupations without waiting for a new work permit. This extension, effective May 27, 2025, offers continued flexibility for workers... Read More
Apr 16, 2025 Navigating Canada’s LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for Summer Camp Counsellors: New Requirements for 2025 As summer approaches, international applicants eyeing camp counsellor positions in Canada must stay informed about recent changes to immigration requirements. Notably, as of March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandates police certificates for all overnight camp counsellor work permit applicants. This blog post outlines these updates and provides... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Navigating New U.S. Entry Requirements for Canadian Travelers: What You Need to Know As cross-border travel between Canada and the United States remains a vital aspect of both nations’ economies and cultures, recent changes to U.S. immigration policies are creating new considerations for Canadian travelers. New Registration Requirement for Canadian Visitors: What’s Changing? Effective April 11, 2025, Canadian visitors aged 14 and older... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Delays in Provincial Nominee Program Processing Times: A Growing Concern for Immigration Applicants Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has long been a vital pathway for skilled individuals seeking permanent residency, enabling provinces to address specific economic and labor market needs. However, an article published by The Toronto Star, titled "Provincial immigration applicants in Canada see soaring processing times. They say the system is... Read More