The Residency Obligation Traps That Catch New Permanent Residents By Zeesean Sheikh | Immigration Lawyer | Prestige Law | prestigelaw.ca Becoming a Canadian permanent resident is a milestone that many people work toward for years — sometimes decades. It represents safety, opportunity, stability, and the promise of a future in [...]
In a historic regulatory move that marks the single largest restructuring of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) since the program was first established, the Province of Ontario formally revoked all nine existing OINP immigration streams on May 30, 2026, through an amendment to Ontario Regulation 421/17, while simultaneously introducing [...]
Canada’s immigration system continues to evolve rapidly in 2026, and the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created major optimism among Express Entry applicants worldwide. According to newly released immigration processing data, the Express Entry application backlog has now reached one of the lowest levels ever [...]
The Historic Surge That Is Rewriting Canadian Immigration Something extraordinary is happening inside the quiet reading rooms of the Prince Edward Island Public Archives and Records Office. What was once a steady trickle of ancestry researchers and local historians has become a torrent — an overwhelming, unprecedented rush of Americans [...]
What You Need to Know Starting May 26, 2025, Canada eTA for Malaysia & Indonesia Understanding the New Canadian Visa Rules for Malaysia and Indonesia This is a landmark shift in Canada’s immigration and travel policy toward the Indo-Pacific region. For years, citizens of Malaysia and Indonesia were required to [...]
What You Need to Know Before Your Next Step Canada has taken a significant and welcome step forward in how it treats refugees and protected persons who encounter obstacles in attempting to leave their country of origin or last habitual residence. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced [...]
Introduction: Your Canadian Identity May Already Be Waiting for You Many people around the world do not realise that Canadian citizenship — and a Canadian passport — may already be within their legal reach. If one or both of your parents were born in Canada, you could be a Canadian [...]
In a time of rising political uncertainty, stricter border policies, and growing anxiety over national identity and global mobility, more Americans than ever before are quietly exploring one of the most powerful dual-citizenship strategies available to them — obtaining a Canadian passport. Whether driven by ancestral ties, lifestyle ambitions, or [...]
What Travellers and Immigrants Need to Know Right Now In a significant development that will reshape cross-border travel patterns in Atlantic Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has officially confirmed the permanent closure of the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry. The announcement, made on May 11, 2026, [...]
What Foreign Nationals, Employers, and Immigration Professionals Need to Know in 2025 Immigration law in Canada continues to evolve at a pace that demands expert attention. In a landmark policy development that affects thousands of foreign professionals, intra-company transferees, investors, and trade specialists, the Canadian government has issued formal clarification [...]