Battling with Prior Refusal or Misrepresentation – We Can Help
A prior refusal from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can feel discouraging, but it is not the end of your Canadian immigration journey. Many foreign nationals, work permit holders, and investors face challenges when an application is refused or when IRCC makes a finding of misrepresentation. At Visaserve Immigration Law P.C., we help clients […]
Is the Atlantic Immigration Program Right for You?
Canada continues to create opportunities for skilled foreign workers and international graduates to build permanent lives in the country. One such initiative is the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), a federal immigration pathway that allows eligible candidates to live and work in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or […]
Canadian Visa Alternatives to the U.S. H-1B Program
With the Trump Administration’s recent announcement of charging companies up to $100,000 to hire foreign nationals, the U.S. H-1B program is becoming less accessible. This has left many foreign nationals already in the U.S.—as well as those abroad considering alternatives to the H-1B.. Canada’s immigration system offers multiple pathways that are transparent, reliable, and often […]
IRCC Immigration Backlog 2025: What Applicants Should Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to process an unprecedented volume of applications in 2025. As of July 31, 2025, IRCC was managing approximately 2.2 million applications across permanent residence, citizenship, and temporary residence categories. While the Government of Canada aims to process 80% of applications within service standards, backlogs persist in certain streams, […]
Health-Care TFWs in Canada: What the New Data Means for Your PR Pathway
Who this is for: internationally trained nurses, physicians, personal support workers, allied health professionals, and health-sector employers in Canada. Canada continues to rely on internationally trained talent to stabilize patient care and reduce vacancy rates in hospitals, long-term care, and community health. A new Statistics Canada study confirms both the growing role of temporary foreign […]
LMIA Advertising & Wage Requirements (2025): What Employers—and Foreign Workers—Need to Know
Canada continues to refine the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to protect the labor market and standardize fair pay. Below, we summarize the latest LMIA advertising and wage requirements for high-wage positions—including what’s new in 2025—so employers can stay compliant and foreign workers understand what to expect. Our guidance is grounded in ESDC policy pages. […]
Criminal Rehabilitation Canada — Your Path to Permanent Admissibility
Introduction Facing criminal inadmissibility to Canada? You’re not alone—and inadmissibility doesn’t have to be permanent. At Visaserve Immigration Law P.C., based in Toronto GTA, we specialize in Criminal Rehabilitation, a process that can permanently remove your barrier to Canadian travel, study, work, or immigration. Read on to understand eligibility, common paths, and why expert legal […]
Healthcare Workers – From Temporary to Permanent Residence
Canada continues to recognize the vital contributions of healthcare and social services professionals. On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 2,500 candidates with recent experience in healthcare and social services occupations to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. For foreign nationals currently working in Canada on a temporary […]
OINP September 2025 Employer Job Offer Trends
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) continues to play a pivotal role in helping foreign nationals and employers address labour shortages across the province. September 2025 has brought significant developments under the Employer Job Offer streams, with a focus on healthcare, early childhood education, and regional labour needs. Key Highlights from September 2, 2025 On […]
Ontario Labour Mobility Changes: What Foreign Workers Must Know
On September 1, 2025, Ontario announced landmark labour mobility changes designed to remove interprovincial barriers and strengthen Canada’s workforce. These reforms—set to take effect on January 1, 2026—will allow certified professionals such as engineers, architects, electricians, and surveyors to begin working in Ontario within 10 days of credential confirmation by a regulator. This initiative is […]