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Oliver Mao and Jacqueline Bart published a LAW360 publication about the uncertainties and opportunities for citizenship by descent law available due to the prorogation of parliament. The text of the article can be found at this link.

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Canada Launches ReportIn App for Immigration Monitoring

The Canadian government has launched ReportIn, a mobile app to assist in monitoring individuals under immigration enforcement. Introduced on November 13, 2024, the app allows foreign nationals, refugee claimants and permanent residents to meet reporting requirements without in-person visits to Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) offices. Using advanced facial recognition and geolocation technology, ReportIn verifies […]

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Key Changes to Immigration Programs from IRCC

Several recent developments announced by the Canadian government, reflect significant changes across various pathways and programs. Below is a summary of the most notable announcements: Expanded International Experience Canada (IEC) Opportunities for Australians: In December 2024, the Canadian government implemented an enhancement to the bilateral IEC agreement with Australia. Beginning on December 18, 2024, Australians […]

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Canada’s First Express Entry Draws of 2025

The beginning of 2025 has marked the first major immigration activity of the year in Canada, with several significant draws under the Express Entry system. Both draws align with Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan and its focus to help the country meet its evolving economic and demographic goals. January 7, 2025 – Provincial Nominees: On […]

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Canada Pauses New Applications for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship in 2025

The Canadian government has announced that it will not accept any new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025, putting their focus on prioritizing the processing of existing applications submitted in 2023 and 2024. The government’s revised targets for 2025 includes 24,500 landings of foreign nationals sponsored through the Parent-Grandparent Program […]

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CBSA Now Prohibiting “flagpoling” for Most Foreign Nationals

Effective as of December 23, 2024, significant prohibitions have been placed on “flagpoling,” the practice in which a foreign national exits and re-enters Canada at a land border to access immigration services at the port of entry. Under these new policy directives, most foreign nationals are no longer eligible to apply for work or study […]

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