Nov 28, 2023 Navigating Procedural Fairness: Recent Federal Court Ruling Reinforces the Role of IRCC Officers in Application Reviews In a recent landmark ruling, Canada's federal court has reaffirmed a critical aspect of procedural fairness in immigration matters. The ruling underscores that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers are not obligated to inform applicants of deficiencies in their applications before rendering a decision. This decision serves as a... Read More
Nov 22, 2023 IRCC Reveals Digital Platform Modernization Project Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed its immigration strategy named "An Immigration System for Canada’s Future". This strategy aims to provide efficient, user-friendly services both domestically and internationally. A key element of this strategy is the development of a new, advanced operating platform, Digital Platform Modernization (DPM). DPM is... Read More
Nov 1, 2023 Overview of Canada’s 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan On November 1, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, presented the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan in Ottawa. This plan outlines Canada's immigration objectives in response to demographic challenges and labor market needs. The plan highlights the following: Immigration Numbers: The Government of Canada has set a... Read More
Oct 31, 2023 Unveiling Canada’s Comprehensive Immigration Strategy for a Prosperous Future Today IRCC unveiled a detailed plan titled "An Immigration System for Canada’s Future." This blueprint aims to address the immigration framework for Canada's future. Keep in mind the strategy is simply a plan of what the department is hoping to achieve, as opposed to a rock-solid commitment to implement every... Read More
Oct 30, 2023 Canada Introduces New Work Permit Program with the Philippines A new initiative has been set in motion by the Canadian Government to address the nation's labor needs and foster stronger ties with the Philippines. Announced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the CAN Work Philippines pilot program is launching from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s... Read More
Oct 27, 2023 Fraud Prevention for Foreign Students and Changes to Post-Graduate Work Permits IRCC has announced important changes to the study permit processing, in effect as of December 1st: - Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLI) will be required to confirm every applicant’s letter of acceptance directly with IRCC. This new, enhanced verification process aims to protect prospective students from... Read More
Oct 19, 2023 Auditor General Releases Critical Report on IRCC Processing Times As a law firm, we move with our clients through their immigration journeys, and sometimes the ride is bumpy with regard to processing times. A recent report from the Auditor General, released last Thursday, has cast a critical spotlight on some systemic issues that are serious for Immigration, Refugees, and... Read More
Oct 10, 2023 Latest IRCC Express Entry Round: October 10, 2023 In the latest development in Canada's immigration landscape, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its first Express Entry draw for the month, inviting 3,725 candidates to apply for permanent residency on October 10, 2023. To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum... Read More
Oct 10, 2023 LMIA Low-Wage Cap Reverts back to 20% after October 30, 2023 Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) permits employers to hire foreign workers to temporarily occupy positions for which qualified Canadians cannot be found. The program has imposed cap limits on certain job titles since 2014. Employers operating a business with a minimum of 10 employees across the company are subject... Read More
Oct 10, 2023 Parents and Grandparents Lottery Opens Today Today Canadian government unfurls its annual opportunity for family reunification under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023, a contentious lottery system that allows Canadian permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents. From October 10th to the 23rd, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will dispatch invitations to... Read More
Sep 26, 2023 Navigating the Path to Canadian Immigration for Transportation Professionals In recent times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inaugurated its Express Entry category-specific draw, focusing on professions within the transportation sector. This initiative marks Canada’s effort to address discernible employment gaps and shortages within its national labour market, although the strategy is not without its pros and cons. Rationale... Read More
Sep 20, 2023 Reforming Canada’s International Student System: A Senate Call to Action Reforming Canada’s International Student System: A Senate Call to Action In a recent article by Nicholas Keung, the Toronto Star's immigration reporter, he discusses a Senate report that urges the Canadian government to overhaul its international student system to preserve the integrity of the country’s international education program. The report,... Read More