This week in Ottawa could shape the long‑term future of many Ukrainians in Canada — but it is important to separate hope from current legal reality. A formal petition (e‑6866) calling for a dedicated permanent residence pathway for CUAET holders has now been presented in the House of Commons, with tens of thousands of signatures. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has also appeared in Parliament to urge the government to create a separate immigration program for Ukrainians, and

If your immigration consultant or lawyer submitted your application and you never saw the full package, you still have the right to access it. Many applicants worry when they realize they do not have access to the portal their immigration consultant or lawyer used. In Canada, even if a representative submitted your application through their own IRCC portal, you remain the owner of your immigration information. A licensed representative must act transparently and in your best

If your work permit was lost and an officer printed a new one for you with a different issue date, does this change your status or affect future extensions? Many temporary workers panic when they lose their work permit and receive a replacement at the airport or from IRCC. The new document often has the same employer, occupation and expiry date, but a different “date of issue” — and people worry this might cause problems for future extensions or permanent residence applicati

Express Entry candidates in the Canadian Experience Class just saw another important draw — and the CRS cut-off is moving. On March 17, 2026, IRCC held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, inviting 4,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 507. This is a welcome development for many CEC candidates watching scores closely, and it reflects continued selection activity for applicants with Canadian work experience. While a lower CRS threshold can be encou