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Practical explanations designed to help you understand the issue, identify the facts that matter and know when a consultation may be useful.
Practical explanations to help you understand the issue, identify the facts that matter and know what to do next.
FEATURED INSIGHT • CITIZENSHIP
Can You Get Canadian Citizenship Through a Canadian Grandparent?
A Canadian grandparent or earlier Canadian ancestor can matter, but the answer depends on the family citizenship chain, relevant dates and supporting records.
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LATEST INSIGHTS
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Spousal Sponsorship Explained: Who Qualifies for an Open Work Permit?
There are two categories of spousal sponsorship: What Is the Temporary Public Policy for Spousal Sponsorship Open Work…
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How Employment Genuineness Is Assessed in LMIA Applications: Key Factors and Required Documentation
When submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application, employers must demonstrate that the job offer made to…
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Avoiding Inland Sponsorship Refusals: Practical Lessons from Recent Federal Court Decision
In Alufa v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 1919, the Federal Court reaffirmed an important message for…
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What Is the C10 (Significant Benefit) Work Permit, and Why Do the Recent Changes Matter?
The C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit is an LMIA-exempt, employer-specific work permit issued under section R205(a) of the…
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Are You Eligible for the Senior Manager Category in Express Entry? What You Need to Know
1. Self-Employment Does Not Count Toward Canadian Work Experience Under IRPR 87.1(3)(b), periods of self-employment are not counted…
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Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications: Key Lessons from Recent Case Law
Erhun v. Canada, 2026 FC 364 is a judicial review of a decision by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
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Spousal Sponsorship Explained: Who Qualifies for an Open Work Permit?
There are two categories of spousal sponsorship: What Is the Temporary Public Policy for Spousal Sponsorship Open Work…
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How Employment Genuineness Is Assessed in LMIA Applications: Key Factors and Required Documentation
When submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application, employers must demonstrate that the job offer made to…
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Avoiding Inland Sponsorship Refusals: Practical Lessons from Recent Federal Court Decision
In Alufa v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 1919, the Federal Court reaffirmed an important message for…
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