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Jul 29, 2024
More possible changes to the post-graduation work permit program

On January 23, 2024 I commented on the changes to how study permits are issued. I commented on associated changes to the post-graduation work permit p...

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Jun 14, 2024
First year anniversary of occupation lists for the "category-based selection" system under Express Entry

I have in my office a list of the preferred occupations under the category-based selection system dated May 31, 2023. People who have worked full-time...

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May 14, 2024
High minimum Express Entry marks under the "general" category

Since last summer IRCC has been giving priority to Express Entry candidates who are proficient in French or have work experience and skills that fit t...

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May 3, 2024
Collapse of the start-up visa and self-employed persons programs

Effective April 30, 2024 the self-employed persons program is paused. The waiting time to be processed had reached 52 months at minimum. The waiting t...

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Apr 4, 2024
Changes to filing fees on April 30, 2024

Please be warned that multiple IRCC filing fees are changing on April 30, 2024. If you are doubtful whether you will be able to file your application ...

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Mar 12, 2024
Worsening backlog at the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board

On October 16, 2023 I wrote about the growing backlog of refugee claims. In the five months since I wrote that article, things have become worse! As ...

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Jan 23, 2024
Changes to Study Permits

The rules surrounding issuance of study permits and postgraduate work permits changed on January 22, 2024. Here are four major changes: A cap of ...

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Jan 3, 2024
New special humanitarian programs announced due to conflicts in Sudan and between Israel - Hamas

Two new programs were announced at the end of December: one with regard to people in or from Sudan (December 28, 2023), and the other for people affec...

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Dec 29, 2023
A practical tip for people applying to IRCC on their own

On December 1, 2023 with less than two days notice, IRCC changed a number of filing fees. The new fees are weird. The cost of an application for "crim...

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Dec 11, 2023
Making study permits harder to obtain

Bowing to political pressure, IRCC has decided to make it harder to obtain study permits. Among these changes is an increase in the amount of money a...

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Recent News

Immigration Law in Canada is constantly changing. Stay up to date with the most recent news pertaining to Citizenship and Immigration Canada laws and regulations.

Jul 29, 2024
More possible changes to the post-graduation work permit program

On January 23, 2024 I commented on the changes to how study permits are issued. I commented on associated changes to the post-graduation work permit p...

Read More
Jun 14, 2024
First year anniversary of occupation lists for the "category-based selection" system under Express Entry

I have in my office a list of the preferred occupations under the category-based selection system dated May 31, 2023. People who have worked full-time...

Read More
May 14, 2024
High minimum Express Entry marks under the "general" category

Since last summer IRCC has been giving priority to Express Entry candidates who are proficient in French or have work experience and skills that fit t...

Read More