Canadian court rules IRCC took too long to process immigration application ANALYSIS: Federal Court orders IRCC to make a decision on a permanent residency application within 30 days and pay back $1,500 in fees. People who want to immigrate to Canada often have to wait a long time until they receive a decision on their permanent residency application. The waiting period can drag on for months or even years. By Michael Schwartz
Canada must respond quickly to help Afghan refugees ANALYSIS: Here are three major ways Canada can help Afghans. We have all watched in dismay the images coming from Afghanistan. By Senator Ratna Omidvar
Afghan refugee crisis: Will it impact Canada’s election? Canada welcomed 23,000 Afghan refugees between 2001 and June 2021. It is looking to welcome an additional 20,000 through new initiatives. As the Taliban retake control of Afghanistan, the Canadian government has launched several programs to help Afghans move to Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau calls federal election: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? ANALYSIS: Canadians are soon heading to the polls, however, the election is unlikely to impact Canadian immigration in the coming months. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for September 20. By Kareem El-Assal
Coming to Canada as a tech worker All about Canadian immigration and work permit pathways for tech workers in 2021. Tech workers have a number of options for immigrating to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Will Canada have an election in the coming months? ANALYSIS: Political leaders urge Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not to call an election, but polls suggest he is in the lead. Canadian law requires that the government in power will have to call an election by October 16, 2023, but it could be much sooner. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration: Canada expands non-Canadians’ rights to information and privacy requests ANALYSIS: Change to take effect in July 2022, will benefit people applying to immigrate. Earlier this month, Canada announced a major change to its rules for access to information and privacy (ATIP) in the Canada Gazette. By Michael Schwartz
Entering Canada with a DUI from the USA How a foreign DUI conviction can pose a problem, and what your options are. When attempting to enter Canada with a past driving under the influence (DUI) offence, travellers may have difficulties crossing the border. By Michael Schwartz
IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June ANALYSIS: June 2021 was the first time during the pandemic Canada landed over 25,000 new permanent residents in a month. It will need to welcome an average of 43,000 newcomers per month between July and December to achieve its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021. Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
