FAQ: What Happens If I Work in Canada Without Authorization?
Foreign nationals generally require authorization to work in Canada. Depending on the circumstances, this may come from a valid work permit or a specific exemption under Canadian immigration law. Working without the required authorization can affect a person’s temporary status and future immigration applications. What Is Unauthorized Work? Unauthorized work occurs when a foreign national […]
Can Americans Move to Canada Because of Political Changes in the United States?
Political developments in the United States may lead some Americans to consider moving to Canada. However, political concerns do not create a special Canadian immigration category or an automatic right to live or work in Canada. U.S. citizens must qualify under an available temporary or permanent immigration program. Some options are facilitated by U.S. citizenship, […]
Canada Allows Eligible Work Permit Holders to Pursue Short-Term Studies Without a Study Permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced a temporary public policy that gives eligible foreign workers greater flexibility to pursue short-term education or training in Canada. The measure took effect on September 4, 2026, 30 days after it was signed, and is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2027. It may be revoked earlier without […]
Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement: What Has Changed for Refugee Claimants in 2026?
Canada’s refugee protection system underwent important changes in 2026 following the passage of Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act. Although the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement itself remains in effect without a substantive change, new asylum eligibility rules may affect people who enter Canada from the United States. How the Safe […]
H-1B Uncertainty in the United States: What Canadian Immigration Options Are Available?
Changes to the H-1B program have created uncertainty for some foreign professionals working in or hoping to move to the United States. The H-1B is an employer-sponsored, temporary status for workers in specialty occupations. Many petitions are subject to an annual cap, and registration does not guarantee selection or approval. Canada may offer temporary work […]
Express Entry in 2027: What Changes Is Canada Considering?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently consulting the public, stakeholders and partners on the economic priorities and categories that could shape category-based selection under Express Entry in 2027. IRCC’s 2026 consultations on economic priorities for category-based selection in Express Entry run from August 4, 2026 to September 1, 2026. The consultation provides insight […]
Why International Student and Temporary Worker Arrivals to Canada Are Declining in 2026
Canada has seen a significant decline in new international student and temporary worker arrivals as the federal government implements measures intended to reduce the country’s temporary resident population. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there were 67% fewer new student and worker arrivals between January and June 2026 compared with the same period […]
Judicial Review of Canadian Immigration Decisions: What Applicants Should Know
Receiving a negative Canadian immigration decision can be stressful, but depending on the circumstances, there may be legal options available. One potential option is to make an application for leave and for judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada. This is a two-part process whereby a person is able to appeal the refusal of […]
FAQ: What Is Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration Law?
Misrepresentation can have serious consequences under Canadian immigration law. People applying under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) are required to answer truthfully questions put to them for the purpose of examining their application and to produce relevant evidence and documents that an immigration officer reasonably requires. A finding of misrepresentation can result in […]
C20 Reciprocal Employment: IRCC Guidance No Longer Contains Prior Foreign Employment Requirement
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes program delivery instructions concerning reciprocal employment under paragraph 205(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), commonly associated with administrative code C20. The current C20 guidance no longer contains language that previously stated that a foreign national had to be employed by the company abroad before the […]