Canadian permanent residents who live, work, or travel frequently in the United States often assume that a criminal charge south of the border will remain a “U.S. issue.” In reality, criminal matters in the United States can raise serious immigration concerns in Canada as well.
This is a common...
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a key pathway for international students who want to gain Canadian work experience after completing their studies. However, strict rules around eligibility, extensions, and the one-time issuance limit often cause confusion.
This article explains how the PGWP works, when it can (and cannot)...
Canadian citizens and permanent residents often ask how they can sponsor a foreign spouse after getting married. Canada’s family sponsorship program allows eligible sponsors to help their husband or wife obtain permanent residence, but the process requires careful planning, complete documentation, and patience.
This article explains how spousal sponsorship...
Canada’s Express Entry system has recently issued invitations to apply (ITAs) with lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, drawing attention from skilled workers who previously believed permanent residence was out of reach.
These draws highlight an important shift in how Canada is selecting candidates.
Many professionals working in the United States on H-1B status travel to Canada for business meetings, conferences, short assignments, or personal reasons. However, an old or recent DUI can create unexpected immigration problems at the Canadian border—even if the incident did not affect U.S. immigration status.
Understanding how Canada views DUI...
For individuals who are inadmissible to Canada due to criminal history or other issues, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may allow entry for a specific purpose and limited period of time.
A TRP does not erase inadmissibility, but it can provide temporary access when there is a valid reason...
Canadian citizenship by descent allows certain individuals born or adopted outside Canada to claim citizenship through a Canadian parent. While this pathway has existed for decades, the rules are complex and have changed over time.
Understanding eligibility requires careful review of family history and applicable laws.
Canada offers a flexible work permit option for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who want to actively operate a business in Canada. Commonly referred to as the C11 work permit, this category falls under Canada’s International Mobility Program and allows qualifying applicants to work in Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced stricter standards for Intracompany Transfer (ICT) work permits under the International Mobility Program. These changes are designed to ensure that only genuine transfers of executives, senior managers, and specialized knowledge workers qualify. For employers, the new requirements mean more documentation and closer review — and...
Ontario has introduced important changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that directly affect internationally trained physicians. Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario has broadened eligibility under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, making it easier for certain self-employed physicians to qualify for provincial nomination.
These changes reflect Ontario’s...
