Insights Blog Actionable analysis on global mobility, Canadian immigration policy, and regulatory compliance for international trade. FeaturedExpress EntryExpress Entry Draws 2026: Every Draw Type So Far and the CRS Score You Need60 draws and 135,967 invitations so far this year. A breakdown of every draw type and its CRS cut-off.October 14, 2026 · 4 min readRead article → All TopicsExpress EntryWork & StudyScam AwarenessFamily & CitizenshipFirm NewsPermanent Residence Express EntryExpress Entry Categories 2026: Eligible Occupations, NOC Codes and RequirementsTen categories are active for 2026, four of them new. See who qualifies and the full list of eligible NOC codes.October 14, 2026 · 10 min readRead article →Work & StudyCan You Study in Canada on a Work Permit? The New 2026 Rule ExplainedValid work permit holders can now take programs of 6 months or less without a study permit. Here is who qualifies and the limits.October 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Scam AwarenessImmigration Scams in Canada: How to Spot Fake IRCC Calls, Messages and PromisesNo one can guarantee a visa or PR. Learn the most common scams, the warning signs and where to report fraud.October 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Express EntryExpress Entry Draws 2026: Every Draw Type So Far and the CRS Score You Need60 draws and 135,967 invitations so far this year. A breakdown of every draw type and its CRS cut-off.October 14, 2026 · 4 min readRead article →Work & StudyWhy Study Permits Get Refused: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in 2026Most refusals are avoidable. The seven mistakes we see most often, updated for the rules in effect today.October 14, 2026 · 8 min readRead article →Work & StudySpousal Open Work Permit in Canada (2026): Who Still Qualifies?Only some spouses of workers and students can still get a family open work permit. Check whether yours can.October 14, 2026 · 3 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipSuper Visa for Parents and Grandparents (2026): Requirements, Income Table and How Long They Can StayRequirements, the current income table, insurance rules and how long parents and grandparents can stay.October 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipCanadian Citizenship by Descent: What Bill C-3 Means for Filipino FamiliesSince December 15, 2025, you may be Canadian even if your parent was born abroad. Here is how to check.October 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Express EntrySpeak French? How It Can Fast-Track Your Canadian Permanent Residence in 2026French draws needed far lower CRS scores. Three ways French can speed up your path to PR.October 14, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Express EntryMajor Express Entry Update: Category-Based SelectionIRCC launched category-based Express Entry draws in 2023. This is the original announcement, with the 2026 categories noted.June 15, 2023 · Updated · 6 min readRead article →Work & StudyPublic Health Insurance for International StudentsA province-by-province summary of public health insurance coverage for international students.March 29, 2022 · Updated · 1 min readRead article →Firm News18 things the Canadian government can do to increase the immigration system’s efficiencyCILA on what the federal government could do to clear the immigration backlog.March 21, 2022 · Updated · 1 min readRead article →Work & StudyStudy Permit Statistics: DLIs vs Country Statistics, and Common Reasons for RefusalsIRCC data on study permit approvals and refusals, broken down by country and designated learning institution.March 17, 2022 · Updated · 1 min readRead article →Firm NewsCILA members present to Standing Committee on Citizenship and ImmigrationTwo CILA members appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.February 9, 2022 · 1 min readRead article →Work & StudyBiometrics Collection: Frequently Asked QuestionsWho needs to give biometrics, what it costs, and how the collection process works.August 11, 2021 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Work & StudyPro Tips In Preparing Your Proof Of Finances For Study Permit ApplicationsWhat documents to prepare, how much to show, and how to explain large movements of funds.July 16, 2021 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipFamily Sponsorships: “Lonely Canadian” / Other RelativesWhen a Canadian with no close family can sponsor an extended relative instead.June 12, 2021 · 3 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipFamily Sponsorships: Parents & GrandparentsHow the Parents and Grandparents Program works, and the income a sponsor must show.June 10, 2021 · Updated · 2 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipFamily Sponsorships: Dependents & Adopted ChildrenWho can sponsor, who can be sponsored, and how the age lock-in rule works for dependent children.June 8, 2021 · Updated · 5 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipConjugal SponsorshipsWho counts as a conjugal partner, and why these applications carry a heavy evidentiary burden.May 30, 2021 · 3 min readRead article →Family & CitizenshipFamily Sponsorships: Spouses & Common Law PartnersWho can sponsor a spouse or common-law partner, the bars to sponsorship, and what counts as a valid marriage.February 8, 2021 · 4 min readRead article →Permanent ResidenceAtlantic Immigration Pilot ProgramA permanent residence pathway for workers and graduates in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces.January 29, 2021 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Work & StudyWork Permit and LMIAsWhat a work permit is, what an LMIA does, and how the two fit together.January 24, 2021 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Permanent ResidenceOvercoming Medical Inadmissibilty on Grounds of Excessive DemandHow excessive demand findings work, and how to respond to a procedural fairness letter.December 22, 2020 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Work & StudyCommon Mistakes in Study Permit Applications Resulting to RefusalsThe errors that most often sink a study permit application, from thin documents to the banking merry-go-round.December 20, 2020 · Updated · 5 min readRead article →Work & StudyStudy in Canada: Viable Pathway to Permanent Residence?Does studying in Canada still lead to permanent residence? The original case, with a 2024 and a 2026 update.December 20, 2020 · Updated · 4 min readRead article →Express EntryCanada’s Express Entry System ExplainedHow Express Entry works, from the minimum entry criteria to the CRS score and the application itself.December 20, 2020 · Updated · 9 min readRead article →Work & StudyManaging Transitions: From Student to Post Graduation Work PermitsThe gap between finishing studies and getting a post-graduation work permit, and the mistakes that ruin it.December 20, 2020 · Updated · 3 min readRead article →Permanent ResidenceVisa Applications: Common Mistakes and How to Fix ThemReconsideration, fresh applications, appeals, judicial review and H&C — what to do when an application goes wrong.December 20, 2020 · Updated · 9 min readRead article → No insights match your current search and filter criteria. × Keep reading
