by JR Law Office | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has paused new draws across its streams while it transitions to a new system, which is expected to be implemented within the next few weeks. No new draws will take place from the current Expression of Interest (EOI) pools....
by JR Law Office | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
Some International Students Can Work In Canada and Receive Employment Benefits Recently, I received a request to review a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision denying an international student’s unemployment benefit. International students are allowed to work in...
by JR Law Office | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
In 2026, the Canadian immigration landscape has shifted significantly. With the federal government actively working to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in the country, obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is more challenging than ever. If...
by JR Law Office | Feb 13, 2026 | Blog
With over four million temporary resident permits set to expire throughout 2025 and 2026, the demand for work permit extensions in Canada is at an all-time high. If your work permit is nearing its end – or is set to expire within the next six (6) months, you...
by JR Law Office | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
For many Canadians and Permanent Residents (PRs), travel is often viewed through the lens of convenience. If you hold a passport from a visa-exempt country or have lived in Canada for years, you might assume that hopping on a flight back home is a simple matter of...
by JR Law Office | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
Many permanent residence applicants have one big question: Can I travel outside Canada while my PR application is being processed? The short answer is yes — but with important exceptions AND conditions on your status, documentation, and re-entry into Canada. Below is...
