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Next CEC Express Entry Draw: Cutoff Could Hold at 514 or Rise to 516
IRCC's next CEC Express Entry draw is expected May 12 or May 13, 2026. With the 501-600 CRS…
Canada Tightens Immigration Consultant Rules (July 15, 2026 Update)
IRCC announced tougher oversight for immigration and citizenship consultants, with new regulations taking effect July 15, 2026. Learn…
In-Canada Workers Initiative: IRCC Fast-Tracks PR for 33,000 Workers
IRCCs In-Canada Workers Initiative aims to fast-track permanent residence for up to 33,000 workers in 20262027, prioritizing eligible…
Federal Court Immigration Roundup — Top Decisions This Week (May 9, 2026)
A weekly recap of the most important Federal Court immigration decisions: judicial review trends, common errors that overturn…
Start-Up Visa Refusal Upheld — Lessons from Sim v. Canada (2026 FC 580)
The Federal Court dismissed a Cambodian founder's challenge to a Start-Up Visa work permit refusal, finding the officer's…
Ghasedi v Canada 2026 FC 608: Why Even an Autistic Grandchild Did Not Save This H&C Application
Federal Court dismisses H&C judicial review in Ghasedi v Canada 2026 FC 608. Iranian grandmother caring for autistic…
Mohandas v Canada 2026 FC 606: Why Repeated Work Permit Refusals Don’t Always Justify Court Directions
Federal Court grants judicial review of fourth work permit refusal in Mohandas v Canada 2026 FC 606, but…
TRV Refusal Overturned When Officer Ignored Updated Travel Plans — Hajatmand v. Canada (2026 FC 572)
The Federal Court granted judicial review for an Iranian citizen residing in the UAE after the visa officer…
9 Major Canada Immigration Changes Taking Effect in May 2026 — The Complete Guide
May 2026 brings 9 major Canadian immigration changes — the Ontario OINP complete overhaul, Quebec PEQ reopening, new…