Express Entry Draw Target Trade and Healthcare Occupations

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued three new rounds of invitations to apply to Express Entry. On July 02, 2024, IRCC issued a round of invitations to candidates who qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class. The minimum score selected was 739, and 920 candidates were invited to apply. To qualify for […]

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Temporary Measures for Israeli nationals and Palestinian Passport Holders

IRCC has extended the temporary policy in place for Israeli nationals and Palestinian passport holders in Canada until July 2025. Individuals who qualify under this policy are eligible to apply for open work permits, study permits, or visitor records from inside of Canada. IRCC will waive the fees and will issue the work permits and […]

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Understanding the Changes to Work Permits for Spouses of Foreign Students in Canada

In a recent update, Canada has revised its regulations concerning work permits for spouses of foreign students, significantly impacting eligibility criteria. These changes aim to streamline and focus eligibility on specific categories of students, limiting the availability of work permits for spouses. Under the revised rules, only spouses of graduate students, students in professional programs, […]

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Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Immigration Provisions in Effect as of July 1, 2024

A renegotiated and modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (“CUFTA”) came into force on July 1, 2024. The CUFTA now includes provisions that facilitate reciprocal market access for both citizens and permanent residents through the temporary entry of businesspersons in four categories: business visitors, investors, intra-company transferees, and professionals. Business visitors are defined as those for […]

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BARTLAW LLP News

Jacqueline Bart, Managing Partner of BARTLAW LLP, presented on Fire Away S7E05 (a Rudner Law production) about Immigration Law for Employers: What You Need to Know About Compliance and Penalties, on June 18, 2024. Link available here. Oliver Mao, Senior Associate Lawyer at BARTLAW LLP, was a speaker at the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration […]

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Canada Expands Citizenship to Second Generation Born Abroad

In a landmark ruling in December 2023, Canada’s first generation limit to citizenship by descent was deemed unconstitutional. The Canadian government was given a deadline until June 19, 2024, to amend the law in compliance with the court’s decision. In response, a bill proposing changes to the legislation is currently under consideration in Parliament. The […]

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