Canada has rolled out significant changes to its immigration regulations, giving officers more power to cancel temporary resident documents such as Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs), Work Permits, and Study Permits. These measures, which took effect January 31, 2025, are aimed at strengthening border security, preventing fraud, and maintaining the integrity of […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is preparing to introduce a significant policy change that will require language proficiency testing for some applicants under the International Mobility Program (IMP), with spousal open work permit (SOWP) holders expected to be among the affected groups. This upcoming requirement, planned for 2026 or 2027, is designed to improve […]

Losing a job while holding a closed (employer-specific) work permit in Canada can be stressful, but it does not necessarily mean you have to leave immediately or stop working altogether. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides several pathways for affected workers to continue living and potentially working in Canada—provided they act quickly and follow […]

Canada’s Express Entry system, a cornerstone of economic immigration, is expected to remain highly competitive as we enter August 2025. Immigration hopefuls are closely monitoring trends in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores and draw patterns, especially following July’s unexpected developments in category-based draws. This comprehensive update from licensed immigration consultant Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC, […]

In a historic move aimed at increasing transparency and fairness, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a transformative policy that marks a new era for Canadian immigration. Effective July 29, 2025, IRCC will now attach officer decision notes to refusal letters for certain types of immigration applications — giving applicants clear and detailed […]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has abruptly reversed a recent pledge that his provincial government would begin issuing work permits to asylum seekers—a role traditionally held by the federal government. At last week’s Council of the Federation meeting, Ford claimed Ontario would invoke Section 95 of the Constitution to provide immediate work permits, citing federal processing delays […]

Canada continues to offer the Super Visa as a vital pathway for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their families for extended stays. With over 17,000 invitations recently issued under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) on July 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has also implemented […]

Canada is facing an escalating public safety crisis: 599 foreign nationals, including 431 convicted of serious crimes, have disappeared while under deportation orders. These individuals, once under the supervision of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are now officially “wanted” after failing to appear for removal proceedings — exposing serious vulnerabilities in Canada’s immigration enforcement […]