Can self-employed physicians get permanent residence in Ontario without a job offer? How the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream works for doctors: CPSO standing, eligible certificates, OHIP billing number and the Expression of Interest process.Read More
Can a Canadian job offer lead to permanent residence in Ontario? Learn how the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream works: applicant, job offer and employer requirements, TEER categories and the Expression of Interest process.Read More
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...Read More
Editor’s note (October 2026): After this article was published, IRCC stopped accepting new Start-Up Visa applications after December 31, 2025, except from applicants who already held a valid 2025 commitment from a designated organization. IRCC has said a new, targeted pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs will follow. See IRCC’s update on immigration measures for entrepreneurs for...Read More
Case Study: Tan v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 600 Federal Court Estérel, Quebec, April 18, 2024 Case at a glance CaseTan v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 600 CourtFederal Court (judicial review) DateApril 18, 2024 IssueRevocation of citizenship obtained after permanent residence through a marriage of convenience OutcomeApplication dismissed; the revocation decision was...Read More
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...Read More
Editor’s note (October 2026): The caregiver pilots announced in 2024 became the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (Child Care and Home Support), designed to give eligible home care workers permanent residence on arrival. On December 19, 2025, IRCC paused intake for these pilots until further notice while it processes existing applications. See IRCC’s Home Care...Read More
Editor’s note: This article describes the changes announced for 2024. IRCC has continued to adjust the study permit cap, proof-of-funds amounts and Post-Graduation Work Permit rules since then. Always check the current requirements on IRCC’s study permit page before applying. Introduction To deal with the rising number of students coming from other countries, Canada’s Immigration,...Read More
