Public Policies

Public Policies

Public Policy: PR Visas For Foreign National Physicians

Many foreign national physicians seeking to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents have the qualifications to apply to Canada’s federal…

10 months ago

How to Make an ATIP Request

Welcome to the ATIP Online Request To be eligible to make a request under the Access to Information Act or…

1 year ago

Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review

Hong Guo is scheduled to start her one-year suspension on March 8 after the Law Society of BC unsuccessfully argued…

1 year ago

Ministerial Instructions: Priority Processing for the Student Direct Stream Program

These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act…

1 year ago

Exercise Caution When Claiming Dual Intent on Study Permit Applications

Dual intent seems naturally applicable in the context of a spouse who seeks a visa or temporary entry into Canada…

2 years ago

New Policy: IRCC Acknowledges Dual Intent is a Legitimate Circumstance

"Dual intent" refers to the situation where a foreign national intends to enter Canada temporarily as a visitor, student, or…

2 years ago

Instruction: How to Do Biometrics Collection – Fingerprints and A Photo

Starting in the summer of 2018, when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals),…

2 years ago

2023-03 New Policy: Canada Removed COVID-19 Testing For Travellers From China, Hong Kong or Macao

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Government of Canada has taken a prudent…

2 years ago

LMIA Exemption Codes for Canada Work Permits

The LMIA exemption codes are listed in the following tables. Important: There were several code changes and new codes added on…

2 years ago