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- Recent Immigration Case Law
- 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program Update
- Immigration Measures to Support Housing
- Strengthening Immigration and Stopping Fraud
- Temporary Public Policy for Iranians in Canada
- Canada Improves Passport Services
- Canada Invests $14.3M to Address Healthcare Labour Shortages
- CBSA Warns of Fraud Scams
- DLI Student Enrolment Reporting
- Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices
- Pre-Express Entry Processing Instructions Removed
- Study Permit Attestation Letters Update
- Alternative RPCD Renewal Process
- Fraud Prevention Month in BC
- New Brunswick Express Entry Update
- Changes to Job Vacancy Assessment and AIP Designation
- Updated Forms and Checklists
- Latest Express Entry and PNP Draws
- Important upcoming dates
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- Temporary Resident Permit – Al-Tinawi v. Canada, 2025 FC 398: Jordanian citizen applied for a TRP after his work permit expired and his spousal sponsorship was refused due to the lack of a UAE police certificate. The officer refused the TRP, citing his overstay, lack of compelling circumstances, and available PR options. The Court found the officer failed to properly assess risk vs. need and did not weigh the applicant’s circumstances against potential risks to Canada.?Judicial review granted. Read more
- Provincial Nomination – Antala v. Canada, 2025 FC 420:?Indian citizen’s PR application under the Saskatchewan PNP was refused for?misrepresentation. The officer found?contradictory statements?about her work at Gujarat Steel and that she?failed to explain her job duties, casting doubt on her?claimed 16 years of experience.?A procedural fairness letter was issued, but she only addressed her absence on a specific date,?not the officer’s core concern about her job duties.?The Court held the?misrepresentation was material?to her application.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
- Humanitarian & Compassionate – Cobani v. Canada, 2025 FC 405: Albanian family, including a Canadian-born child, sought PR on?H&C grounds.?The officer found?insufficient hardship?to justify an exemption under IRPA s. 25(1), citing the?parents’ ability to provide for their children in Albania?and lack of evidence that education or family support would be inadequate. The Court found the officer?reasonably assessed the best interests of the children, properly weighed hardship factors, and?did not apply an exceptionality standard.?Judicial review?dismissed. Read more
- Study Permit – Ekwoanya v. Canada, 2025 FC 409:?Nigerian citizen applied for a study permit to pursue a?Bachelor of Arts?but was refused due to?insufficient financial proof.?The officer found the applicant failed to demonstrate?sufficient and available funds?for tuition and living expenses. The Court held that the officer’s?assessment of financial readiness was reasonable,?as the applicant did not meet the evidentiary burden under IRPA and regulations. Allegations of?procedural unfairness and bias were rejected.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
- Study Permit – Kaur v. Canada, 2025 FC 430: Indian citizen applied for a study permit to pursue a post-graduate diploma in web design despite holding a master’s degree in computer science. The officer refused the application, questioning the?academic progression?and the applicant’s?intent to leave Canada. The Court upheld the decision, finding the officer’s reasoning justified.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
- Temporary Resident Visa – Motahari v. Canada, 2025 FC 395: Iranian-Dominican citizen applied for a TRV to visit her sister in Canada. The officer refused the application, citing weak ties to her home country and concerns over unexplained large deposits in her financial records. The Court upheld the decision, ruling the concerns reasonable.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
- Spousal Sponsorship – Roberts v. Canada, 2025 FC 364: St. Vincent and the Grenadines citizen’s spousal sponsorship was refused after the officer found the marriage not genuine, relying on the sponsor’s statement that the applicant remained with her for immigration purposes. The Court upheld the decision, finding the officer’s conclusion reasonable.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
- Humanitarian & Compassionate – Singh v. Canada, 2025 FC 404: Indian family applied for permanent residence on H&C grounds, citing their child’s autism diagnosis and establishment in Canada. The officer refused the application, finding insufficient hardship. The Court upheld the decision, ruling that the officer’s assessment was reasonable.?Judicial review dismissed. Read more
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- 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program Update:?IRCC will accept?up to 10,000 sponsorship applications?this year but will?invite applicants from the 2020 pool?instead of accepting new forms.?Processing times?remain?24 months?for most applicants and?48 months?for those in?Quebec. The?super visa?remains an option for extended stays. More details on the intake process will be announced in the coming months. Read more
- Immigration Measures to Support Housing:?Canada will introduce new?pathways for skilled construction workers, including a?regularization program for out-of-status workers?and?support for foreign apprentices. A?tripartite advisory council?will assess labour needs and advise on new immigration pathways.?Effective today, foreign apprentices in construction no longer need a study permit.?More details on these measures will be released as policies develop. Read more
- Strengthening Immigration and Stopping Fraud:?Immigration Minister Marc Miller marked?Fraud Prevention Month?by highlighting efforts to combat?immigration fraud?and protect the integrity of Canada’s system. In 2024, IRCC investigated over?9,000 fraud cases monthly, leading to thousands of application refusals and bans. New measures include?tougher penalties for dishonest representatives, action against?fraud in Express Entry, and efforts to?counter misinformation?about study permits and asylum claims. Read more
- Temporary Public Policy for Iranians in Canada:?Iranian nationals in Canada with valid?temporary resident status who arrived?on or before February 28, 2025, can apply for?study permits, open work permits, and work permit renewals from within Canada. This policy is in effect until?February 28, 2026, and may be revoked without notice. Read more
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- Canada Improves Passport Services:?The government introduced a?30-business-day passport processing guarantee—if delayed, the passport is?free.?Online renewals?are now available, and a?new passport centre?will open in Surrey, BC.?Expanded Service Canada locations?and a?Charlottetown full-service passport office?are planned to improve accessibility. Read more Backgrounder: Read more
- Canada Invests $14.3M to Address Healthcare Labour Shortages:?The federal government is allocating?$14.3 million through the?Foreign Credential Recognition Program?to help internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) enter the workforce. This funding will support?3,500 IEHPs?through?work placements, wage subsidies, mentoring, and training. With?78,600 unfilled healthcare positions?in late 2024, this initiative aims to?reduce labour shortages and improve healthcare access?across Canada. Read more Backgrounder: Read more
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- CBSA Warns of Fraud Scams:?During?Fraud Prevention Month, the?Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)?is warning Canadians about?scammers impersonating CBSA officials?to steal personal and financial information. The?CBSA never contacts individuals by phone, email, or text to request payment or personal details. Read more
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- DLI Student Enrolment Reporting:?Officers are now guided on?reviewing and interpreting student enrolment data reported by?Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) twice annually?under the?International Student Compliance Regime (ISCR). Read more
- Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices:?A?2-year public policy?effective?February 26, 2025 – February 26, 2027, exempts?eligible temporary worker apprentices in construction?from requiring a?study permit?to complete their apprenticeship. Read more Public Policy: Read more
- Pre-Express Entry Processing Instructions Removed:?IRCC has deleted?pre-Express Entry processing instructions for the?Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). Read more
- Study Permit Attestation Letters Update:?The?2025 student permit intake cap?took effect?January 22, 2025, under new?Ministerial Instructions (MIs), valid until?December 31, 2025. The updated program delivery instructions provide guidance on processing applications under both the?2024 and 2025 allocation periods, including requirements for?provincial or territorial attestation letters (PAL/TAL). Read more
- Alternative RPCD Renewal Process:?Refugee claimants unable to use the IRCC web form for accessibility reasons can now renew or replace their?Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD)?through an alternative process, effective?February 24, 2025. Read more
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- Fraud Prevention Month in BC: The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is raising awareness about immigration fraud as part of the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. The initiative educates potential immigrants and employers on identifying and avoiding scams. Read more
- New Brunswick Express Entry Update: New Brunswick is accepting EOIs under the?Employment in New Brunswick?and?New Brunswick Interests?pathways starting?March 5, 2025. EOIs for certain occupations, including administrative assistants, retail managers, and food service supervisors, will not be considered. The?New Brunswick Student Connection?stream will not return, but eligible graduates with job offers can apply through other pathways. EOIs are?not first-come, first-served, remain valid for 365 days, and draws begin in April.?Eligibility criteria have changed for 2025. Read more
- Changes to Job Vacancy Assessment and AIP Designation:?On March 7, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador now requires?employers to choose between Job Vacancy Assessment (JVA) or Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for the same role.?No pre-approvals for immigration spaces, but hiring needs can be indicated for one year.?Approved occupations remain valid for one year.?New applications prioritize?in-demand jobs, rural business support, employer retention, company size, and settlement support.?Changes apply to?new and existing approvals, but?humanitarian hiring is unaffected.?Read more
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- IMM 0155: Document Checklist: Atlantic Immigration Program: Read more
- IMM 5476: Use of a Representative Form: Read more
- IMM 5555: Document Checklist: Study Permit: Read more
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- March 24, 2025: Public consultation closes on proposed regulatory amendments to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which aim to streamline processing by removing federal duplication in assessing a nominee’s economic establishment and intent to reside. Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 8: Read more
- March 31, 2025:?Ukrainians and their family members in Canada under CUAET can access?free settlement services?until this date. Read more
- March 31, 2025:?Launch of the new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots. Read more
- April 1, 2025: Foreign worker recruiters in PEI must be?licensed, with eligibility limited to?lawyers, notaries, or registered immigration consultants, requiring a?$100 fee?and a?$10,000 security deposit?to enhance worker protections and ensure fair treatment. Read more
- April 1, 2025:?Expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid, and asylum claimants must submit renewal applications or request replacements for lost, destroyed, or stolen RPCDs using IRCC’s web form. Read more
