Starting immediately there are three changes to the LMIA/TFW Program: there is no longer a limit to the number of low-wage positions that employe...

On March 17, 2022 the federal government created the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program to help Ukrainians fleeing the ...

The Express Entry system includes the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, and sometimes Provincial Nominee Progr...

Over the last few years, IRCC has typically launched an annual parent/grandparent sponsorship program at the beginning of January. As of January 11, 2...

The only people who are authorized to act for others for pay when dealing with IRCC are members of a Provincial Law Society or of the federal governme...

To start a refugee claim in Canada before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a claimant would fill out and print a set of forms. The claimant would t...

COVID-19 Office Procedures

This is not a news item. It is a criticism and some warnings. Most communication with IRCC nowadays is through IRCC's web sites, emails, and online "P...

On July 20, 2021 IRCC announced that it will accept up to 30,000 additional applicants under this program. IRCC will send invitations to potential spo...

On July 23, 2021 the IRB advised that it would continue a remote hearings only operating model for the foreseeable future. This means there will be no...