Could Canada Expand the TR to PR Pathway in 2027? How Temporary Residents Can Start Preparing Now
Canada’s latest immigration announcement has confirmed a major policy direction: the federal government is prioritizing permanent residence pathways for temporary residents already living and working in Canada. Under the new one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is accelerating permanent residence for up to 33,000 workers in 2026 and 2027. The current […]
TR to PR Pathway Is Already Underway! Find Out If You Made the Cut
Canada has officially started accelerating permanent residence approvals for thousands of temporary residents already living and working in the country. Through IRCC’s new one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, up to 33,000 workers are expected to transition from temporary resident (TR) status to permanent resident (PR) status in 2026 and 2027. For many foreign workers already contributing […]
Americans, You May Already Be a Canadian Citizen: What Changed in Canada’s Citizenship Rules?
For decades, many Americans with Canadian parents or grandparents assumed they had no path to Canadian citizenship because of Canada’s “first-generation limit” rules. In 2025, that changed dramatically. Under new amendments to the Canadian Citizenship Act, thousands of people born outside Canada may now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent, including many U.S. citizens who […]
Why Are Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Applications Refused in Canada?
Every week, immigration applicants across the world receive refusal letters for Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications. On April 24 alone, VisaServe Immigration Law P.C. received a significant number of inquiries from individuals whose applications had recently been refused. Many of these applicants were performers, musicians, artists, and theatre professionals invited to Canada for cultural […]
Dependents of ICT and Trade Agreement Workers: Reducing Visitor Visa Refusal Risks in Canada
Canada remains a major destination for senior managers, intra-company transferees (ICTs), and professionals entering through trade agreements such as CUSMA. However, many families are now facing an increasing problem: refusals of visitor visas for spouses and dependent children of valid Canadian work permit holders. At Visaserve Immigration Law P.C., we have recently seen a rise […]
Ontario Issued 997 Invitations in April 30 OINP Draws Targeting GTA Job Offer Candidates
Ontario closed out April with another targeted round of invitations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 997 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on April 30, 2026 through two Employer Job Offer streams. The latest draws focused on candidates already living in Canada with valid temporary status and job offers in the Greater Toronto Area […]
Canada Permanent Residence Fees Increased on April 30, 2026: What Applicants Should Know Now
As of April 30, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially increased permanent residence application fees across several immigration categories. For foreign nationals planning to apply for permanent residence in Canada, this change is now in effect and should be factored into any application submitted from this point forward. Applications received by IRCC […]
WP-EXT Work Permit Canada: What the New 365-Day Letter Means for Workers
Foreign nationals in Canada who apply to extend or change the conditions of their work permit before it expires may continue working while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes the new application. This is commonly known as maintained status. To make that continued work authorization easier to prove, IRCC issues a support letter in […]
Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Application in Canada
For multinational businesses and foreign nationals, Canada’s Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program offers a strategic pathway to bring key employees into the Canadian workforce without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This guide provides a structured, step-by-step approach to preparing a strong ICT application, aligned with official guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
When Should You Apply for a Judicial Review in Canada?
For foreign nationals, visa holders, and investors navigating Canada’s immigration system, a refusal decision from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can be both unexpected and consequential. While refusals are often final at the administrative level, Canadian law provides an important legal remedy: judicial review before the Federal Court of Canada. This article explains when you […]