Articles about Immigration to Canada

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Lawyer-curated blog posts with insights about Canada and immigration law. Here you will find insights, reviews and opinions about recent developments in Canadian immigration.

 

Eligibility for the SOWP for Spouses and Common-Law Partners of International Students: What Does the Future Hold?

In this blog post, we delve into the changes to the SOWP program and explore potential future trends. Will there be more restrictions, or will we see more relaxed eligibility requirements for the spouses of international students in the future?

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Provincial Nominee Programs Alicia Backman-Beharry Provincial Nominee Programs Alicia Backman-Beharry

AOS reopens with a twist: AOS, Rural Renewal, Accelerated Tech and Tourism & Hospitality are now races to file

Discover the changes to the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) reopening under the Alberta PNP on June 11, 2024. Learn about the new race to file system, affected and unaffected streams, and key application dates. Get expert advice to navigate the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

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International Students Igor Kyryliuk International Students Igor Kyryliuk

Understanding the Recent 2024 Changes in Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) Eligibility in Canada

Discover how the recent 2024 changes to SOWP(Spousal Open Work Permit) eligibility in Canada impact international students and their partners. The latest policy adjustments, effective from March 19, 2024, now focus on aligning the fields of study of international students with the nation's labour market needs.

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Provincial Nominee Programs Alicia Backman-Beharry Provincial Nominee Programs Alicia Backman-Beharry

The new Alberta tourism and hospitality stream launched March 1 2024; and no more AOS

On February 13, 2024, AAIP launched a new tourism & hospitality stream, opening on March 1, 2024. Limited to 500 applicants, it quickly reached capacity. This expedited stream aims to address labor shortages in time for the summer season. Eligible candidates must have 6 months' full-time work in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sectors.

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General Igor Kyryliuk General Igor Kyryliuk

No More Second-Class Canadian Citizens. Children born to Canadians in a second generation are now eligible for Canadian Citizenship.

Discover the landmark ruling in Bjorkquist et al. v. Attorney General of Canada that transforms Canadian citizenship laws. This critical analysis delves into the implications of abolishing the "second-generation cut-off" provision, a controversial aspect of the Citizenship Act that previously limited citizenship rights for Canadians born abroad.

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