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BlogImmigration Minister Fraser’s announcement does not excuse blame for all international students in Canada

20 June 2023

Last week’s announcement by Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Sean Fraser, was indeed a welcome development for international students in Canada who have unknowingly fallen prey to unscrupulous immigration representatives. But let’s be clear - this does not let all Canadian international students off the hook for transgressions while studying. The onus on all foreign nationals seeking status in Canada is a very high standard and it is worth reviewing to remind students what their responsibilities are while studying in Canada.

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser does the right thing for international students!

14 June 2023

Today, June 14, 2023, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honorable Sean Fraser, did something truly honorable for international students in Canada who have been victims of immigration fraud by unscrupulous representatives - he introduced a policy directing immigration officers and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to grant a temporary resident permit to students who have actually studied in Canada and were clearly unaware of the improper actions of their representatives.

BlogImmigration Minister Extends Agri-Food Pilot

16 May 2023

On May 8, 2023 the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the extension of the Agri-Food Pilot until May 14, 2025. This unique pathway to permanent residency was first introduced in May 2020 and offers an immigration pathway for workers in the farming and food processing industries.

BlogMinister announces extension of temporary policy allowing visitors for apply for work permits from within Canada. Might this become a permanent reality?

28 February 2023

In my over thirty years of practice as an immigration lawyer it has been a fundamental principal of immigration processing that applicants should generally apply for both Canadian temporary or permanent status from outside of Canada. While there are some exceptions to this requirement, they have been few. That all changed during the global pandemic with many workers, students and visitors being stranded in Canada with no ability to travel for months and, in some cases, years.

BlogExpress Entry Update: Immigration Minister Announces Major Increase to Immigration Levels

16 November 2022

On November 1, 2022, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that his department plans on welcoming 500,000 new immigrants to Canada annually by 2025. The announcement comes on the heels of a record-setting year in 2021 when Canada welcomed over 405,000 newcomers. While most observers will focus on the 500,000 figure itself, it is important to also focus on the types of immigrants that the Minister is targeting.

BlogSeeking Foreign Doctors to Canada! Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser relaxes the immigration rules for foreign trained doctors

27 September 2022

It comes as no surprise to most Canadians that we are facing an extreme shortage of doctors across Canada.  Many people have been lacking a family doctor for years.  With a view to alleviating this problem, this past Friday, September 23, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced significant changes to the way that doctors are assessed for permanent residence to Canada under the Express Entry selection program.

BlogMinister Mendicino announces Covid-friendly work permit program

12 January 2021

On January 8, 2021 Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Marco Mendicino, announced a unique COVID-friendly work permit program for current and former holders of Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs). International students who complete their education in Canada are eligible for work permits of 1 to 3 years duration depending upon the length of their program of study.

Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Immigration Minister Promises Faster Processing Times for Families in 2017

20 December 2016

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has been busy making changes to Canada’s family reunification programs in December. In consecutive weeks during this holiday season the Minister has announced important changes to how sponsorship applications for spouses and parents and grandparents will be made in the new year. These changes will affect many families, since the Minister has already announced earlier in October this year that his department expects to admit 84,000 new family members to Canada as permanent residents in 2017.

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BlogImmigration Minister Fraser’s announcement does not excuse blame for all international students in Canada

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser does the right thing for international students!

BlogImmigration Minister Extends Agri-Food Pilot

BlogMinister announces extension of temporary policy allowing visitors for apply for work permits from within Canada. Might this become a permanent reality?

BlogExpress Entry Update: Immigration Minister Announces Major Increase to Immigration Levels

BlogSeeking Foreign Doctors to Canada! Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser relaxes the immigration rules for foreign trained doctors

BlogMinister Mendicino announces Covid-friendly work permit program

Canadian Immigration Programs How do I immigrate to Canada?Immigration Minister Promises Faster Processing Times for Families in 2017

10 November 2023Aspiring International Students Take Note: Canadian permanent residence is NOT guaranteed after graduation!

7 November 2023The SCC mandates a nexus between criminality and national security to face deportation from Canada

24 October 2023Updates to family reunification policies will benefit new applicants

17 October 2023Start Up Visa Processing: The Playing Field Has Changed!

3 October 2023Employer Update: What should Canadian employers be prepared for before hiring foreign workers?

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