Canada Introduces New Express Entry Categories for 2026: What Skilled Workers Should Know
Canada has announced important updates to its Express Entry system for 2026, introducing new targeted categories and adjusting eligibility criteria for existing category-based draws. These changes reflect a continued shift toward labour-market-driven immigration selection under the system administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you are considering applying through Express Entry — or […]
Canadian Permanent Residents Charged in the U.S.: Immigration Consequences Explained
Canadian permanent residents (PRs) 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, U.S. arrests, charges, or convictions can raise immigration concerns in Canada. A common question we hear is: If I am charged with a crime […]
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Eligibility, One-Time Rule & Extension Limits
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) remains one of the most important transition pathways for international students who wish to gain Canadian work experience after completing their studies. However, strict eligibility criteria, the one-time issuance rule, and limited extension options often create confusion. The PGWP program is administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under […]
Marriage-Based Immigration to Canada: Sponsoring a Foreign Spouse
Canadian citizens and permanent residents frequently ask how to sponsor a foreign spouse after marriage. Canada’s Family Class sponsorship program allows eligible sponsors to help their spouse obtain permanent residence, but the process requires careful preparation, accurate documentation, and strategic planning. Spousal sponsorship applications are administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and are […]
Express Entry Update: Why Recent Lower CRS Draws Matter
Canada’s Express Entry system has recently issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in certain rounds. This development has drawn attention from skilled workers who previously believed Canadian permanent residence was beyond reach. These draws reflect an evolving selection strategy under Canada’s economic immigration framework administered by Immigration, Refugees and […]
H-1B Holders With a DUI: Challenges When Entering Canada
Many professionals working in the United States on H-1B status travel to Canada for conferences, business meetings, short-term assignments, or personal reasons. However, even a single DUI conviction — whether recent or many years old — can create unexpected immigration problems at the Canadian border. Importantly, a DUI that does not affect U.S. immigration status […]
Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs): A Short-Term Solution for Canada Inadmissibility
For individuals who are inadmissible to Canada due to criminal history, prior immigration violations, or other statutory grounds under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may allow entry for a specific purpose and limited period of time. A TRP does not remove inadmissibility. However, it can authorize temporary entry […]
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Understanding the Rules and Recent Changes
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 under the Citizenship Act, the legal framework is technical and has changed multiple times — particularly in 2009 and subsequent amendments. Eligibility is fact-specific and requires careful review of […]
Canada’s C11 Work Permit: An Option for Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Business Owners
Canada offers a flexible LMIA-exempt work permit option for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who wish to actively operate a business in Canada. Commonly referred to as the C11 work permit, this category falls under the International Mobility Program administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. For business owners seeking hands-on involvement and relatively efficient entry […]
Canada Tightens Rules for Intracompany Transfers: What Employers Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced stricter standards for Intracompany Transfer (ICT) work permits under the International Mobility Program. These changes are intended to ensure that only genuine transfers of executives, senior managers, and specialized knowledge workers qualify under Canada’s LMIA-exempt pathway. For multinational employers, the updated scrutiny means more documentation, clearer organizational […]