Once an Express Entry permanent residence application is submitted through the IRCC Secure Account or the Authorized Paid Representative Portal, you’ll notice that the application details are no longer visible under “View submitted application or upload documents.” This is not very helpful, after all, you may want to review what was submitted. The good news, […]
Note: Policy content as of September 12, 2025. For current instructions, see the official IRCC source. This summary references the procedures, requirements, and operational guidance from the IRCC for students applying to study in Quebec. CAQ Requirement and Issuance Attestation Section 216(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations provides that an officer must not […]
New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that India led refugee claims in Canada during the first half of 2025, with 9,770 applications. Mexico ranked second with 7,410 claims, followed by Haiti with 6,320. Refugee Claims by Province Pressures Across Canada Reports highlight shelter shortages and limited long-term family placements across multiple […]
On September 3, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held new draws for candidates in Canada. The draws targeted the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (EJO FW) and International Student (EJO IS) streams. Ontario issued 1,134 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream and 759 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, focusing […]
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across all streams. Based on data from all Canadian processing centres, the average LMIA processing times have seen slight increases or remained stable, with the exception of the Global Talent Stream. Current estimates are: […]
On September 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #363, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Government of Canada issued 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to PNP candidates. This round set a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772, which is 28 points lower than the […]
On August 29, 2025, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its eighth immigration draw of the year through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, inviting a total of 202 candidates. Since February 19, 2025, all applicants under the NLPNP and AIP are required to submit applications through the new Immigration Accelerator platform. So […]
Ontario paralegals must complete 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to stay compliant with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Within those hours, there’s one requirement that often raises the most questions: At least 1 hour must focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). But what exactly counts as an EDI hour? […]
For many permanent residents, renewing a PR card is not just an administrative step — it’s a critical moment that can determine whether they retain their status in Canada. As practitioners, we play an essential role in guiding clients through the residency requirements under section 28 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Here […]
When employers face inspections or tribunal complaints, the outcome often depends on how effectively they can demonstrate compliance and workplace protections. One recent scenario illustrates how the right policies and strategies can make all the difference. The Scenario A multinational company operating across several Canadian provinces faced a harassment allegation filed before the BC Human […]
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