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Whether you’re planning a move, exploring visa options, or already settling in a new country, our blog brings you clear, relevant insights from the world of immigration. From Canada and the U.S. to Brazil and beyond, we cover what matters—policy updates, process changes, and advice based on real client experience.
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A New Way To Get Your IEC Work Permit
Short Introduction: On June 11, 2025, IRCC provided an update that work permit applicants under IEC are now allowed to request new work permits to be issued inside Canada by webform. How can this change benefit you? Let’s talk about that. Full Article: Recently, IRCC...
Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Brazil?
Over the last few decades, Brazil’s economic story has been one of remarkable highs and frustrating lows. But in early 2025, signs are emerging that this Latin American giant is not just bouncing back—it’s gearing up for a comeback with real staying power. For...
Canada Votes Today: What the Election Means for Immigration
Today is the election day. Have those of you that hold Canadian citizenship voted already? Throughout the election campaign, Immigration was one of the key areas that the Political Parties were putting a high emphasis on. As this could have a big impact on...
These Canadian Regions Won’t Process Low-Wage LMIAs
If you’re an employer or foreign worker looking to apply for a low-wage LMIA under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), take note: As of April 4, 2025, the federal government has updated its list of cities (called Census Metropolitan Areas or CMAs) where...
Canada Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices
Canada has recently introduced a temporary study permit exemption for foreign workers in the construction trades, aiming to address the country’s ongoing labor shortage in this critical sector. Effective from February 26, 2025, to February 26, 2027, this policy...
Navigating your Entry to Canada and Updates to Border Control
On January 31, 2025, the immigration regulations (IRPR) were amended to give Canada’s border services agency (CBSA) more authority over Canada’s border security. These changes provide border services officers with the authority to cancel electronic travel...
Changes to Spousal Open Work Permit Eligibility Coming Into Effect on January 21, 2025
Yesterday, IRCC announced that the proposed changes to open work permit eligibility for spouses/ common-law partners in certain class will come into force on January 21, 2025. Once the changes are in effect, spouses of international students will qualify for OWPs only...
Discover Québec’s New Exceptional Talent Pathway
If you’ve ever considered making Québec your new home, there’s some interesting news! The Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) is the latest immigration program designed to welcome skilled workers—and it includes a unique option: the Exceptional...
Changing your Post-Secondary Study Program in Canada
Do you want to switch post-secondary study programs in Canada? It could be more complicated than you think. There have been many changes in the last year to the study permit process in Canada. One change that may have gone unnoticed due to a “quiet” update by IRCC is...
IRCC revealed specific details of the new eligibility requirements for PGWP
If you are an international student who is completing your studies in Canada soon, you must have been paying attention to proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. This permit allows you to work in Canada for up to three years after...
IRCC tightens study permit cap and updates PGWP rules
Canada is tightening its temporary residence programs to manage increasing volumes and adapt to a softening labor market. Key changes include a reduction in international student study permits, stricter Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility, and more rigorous...
Is Brazil the Next Economic Superpower?
Economic Characteristics: Inflation Stabilization and Plano Real Brazil’s economy has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, particularly in its efforts to stabilize inflation. One of the most pivotal moments in Brazilian economic history was...
No More Flagpoling for PGWPs
As of June 21, 2024, recent graduates from Canadian schools are no longer eligible to apply for Post Graduation Work Permits at a port of entry (via flagpoling). What does this entail for new graduates in Canada? Recently, IRCC provided a program delivery update for...
Navigating Changes to Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program: Implications for Investors
Dear Canadian SUV prospectors, if you’ve been keeping an eye on recent developments, you’ll know that IRCC has just made some significant changes to the Start-Up Visa Program that may have significant implications for investors like you. While these updates may not be...
How the Express Entry Invitation System Works
So, you’ve taken your language test and received the results of your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). You eagerly register your Expression of Interest in the Express Entry system hoping to get an invitation to apply for permanent residency, and are given your...
It is time to say goodbye to the Portuguese Golden Visa.
It is true after political pressure, but not only, politicians in Portugal have decided to end the Golden Visa to answer the population complaints about high price properties. No one knows for sure that it was the Portuguese Golden Visa that drove the property prices...
Apply For A Green Card While In The US?
Except for the time when the pandemic disrupted our lives hard, the US used to welcome over 1 million international students a year. Even, during 2020/21 and 2021/22, over 900,000 international students came to the US to pursue their academic goals. Many of these...
Hong Kong Open Work Permit Program Update
IRCC has extended and expanded its open work permit public policy program for Hong Kong residents. On February 6, 2023, an IRCC news release detailed that the program, which was set to expire a day later, would be renewed for two more years. As such, the original...
The reasons why people are leaving Canada. And ways to avoid them.
I have stumbled upon a recent small research with young Canadians, young people that have immigrated to Canada but are thinking of leaving the country for good in the next 2 years. It is an interesting fact, and I would like to discuss here with a more informal...
Start-Up Visa Program – Success Story #1: Photo-On-Net
Today, I would like to share one of my Start-Up Visa Program clients’ success story. Photo-On-Net In this technologically advanced era when people take more than one trillion digital photos in a year, Photo-on-Net, incorporated in Canada in October 2021, is...
Canadian Taxes in 2023.
I know that taxes is not one of the most exciting subjects, but no one can escape from taxes, in this case, understanding it is the best that we can do. I have to start with a disclaimer that we are not tax experts and this text shouldn’t be considered as tax advice....