Core Reforms to the Asylum Application Process The proposed regulations are shaking things up with structured timelines for processing claims, rolling all applications into a single online system, tightening up who’s actually allowed to…
Big Shifts in Who Can Claim Asylum—and How Bill C-12 brings in two pretty strict time limits that decide whether asylum seekers get a shot at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada….
Expanded Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship by Descent Bill C-3 fundamentally transformed how Canada grants citizenship by descent, removing the first-generation limit that previously restricted eligibility. The changes allow citizenship to pass through…
Legal Basis and Key Changes in Mandamus for Immigration Delays The Federal Court’s authority to grant a writ of mandamus stems from the Federal Courts Act, which allows courts to compel government…
How Mandamus Can Help with Canadian Immigration Delays A mandamus order compels IRCC to make a decision when your immigration application has been stuck for longer than expected. The Federal Court looks at…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released its 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan in early 2026. This marked a careful recalibration of how Canada welcomes newcomers. The plan sets temporary resident arrival targets…
If someone has an inadmissibility, you can apply for a discretionary document, which is a Temporary Resident Permit (“TRP”) that is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”). A…
Expert Guidance on Eligibility and Program Selection Immigration lawyers analyze individual qualifications against specific program requirements and identify the pathway that maximizes CRS points while ensuring regulatory compliance. We assess credentials, work history,…
We understand that receiving a refusal on an immigration application can be a difficult experience. To help you navigate the next steps, we have outlined the Federal Court of Canada…
If Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) has delayed the processing of your application, you may have the option to seek a remedy called “mandamus“. This is a legal process…
Bill C-12 received royal assent and became law on March 26, 2026. This marked one of the most extensive reforms to Canada’s immigration framework in decades. The legislation carries the formal title…
Key Takeaways Canada’s new immigration strategy represents a fundamental shift from growth-focused to sustainability-focused policy, creating both challenges and opportunities for prospective immigrants. • Permanent resident admissions stabilize at 380,000 annually…
On February 18, 2026, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab announced a major revision to Canada’s Express Entry system. The announcement introduced five new express entry category based…
The previous TR-to-PR pathway opened in 2021. Application spots filled within hours. Canada has now launched its new one-time TR-to-PR pathway and created a chance for 33,000 temporary foreign workers already in the country…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its newest update on application timelines on February 12, 2026. The latest IRCC processing times 2026 update explains changing timelines for citizenship applications, permanent residence…
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