Filing an appeal with the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) is a critical step after a claim is refused. However, many appellants misunderstand how this process works. Unlike the initial hearing, the RAD does not typically hold a new trial. It is primarily a “paper-based” review where a decision-maker looks at the documents and transcripts from […]
Canada’s new Immigration Levels Plan (2026–2028) is out, and the headlines are clear: major cuts are coming. Earlier this week, the federal budget hinted at a 5% increase in economic immigration. But the supplementary plan released this week tells a different story. The target for Federal Business Programs, including the Start-Up Visa, has been cut […]
Case Study: Tan v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 600 Federal Court Estérel, Quebec, April 18, 2024 Background In 2002, Ms. Nan Tan came to Canada as a temporary resident to study. In 2004, she married a Canadian and was sponsored by her husband for permanent residency, which she obtained in 2005. Ms. Tan was […]
Study permits are required for international students who wish to pursue their education in Canadian institutions if education lasts more than 6 months. To apply for a study permit, students must first receive an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. The application process involves providing proof of sufficient financial resources to […]
Introduction Canada has just announced that it will implement new pilot programs for caregivers, a significant step forward for those individuals committed to helping families nationwide. These programs are taken as one specific way through which the caregivers’ role will be recognized and regulated at the societal and familial levels. Key Features of the New […]
Introduction To deal with the rising number of students coming from other countries, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has brought significant changes to the International Student Program (ISP) starting in 2024. These steps are meant to help with better education and immigration chances all over Canada. As of January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living requirement for study […]
