Iryna Atamanchuk

IRCC just asked for more documents on your permanent residence file – is it a problem, and what do you do next? IRCC request letters are now a very common part of permanent residence processing. They don’t automatically mean something is “wrong”, but they do mean an officer needs more information before moving forward – and how you respond can impact your application. Recently, we’re seeing three types of requests again and again: (1) Schedule A (IMM 5669) that must be fully complete,...

IRCC has just completed another Express Entry draw targeting French-language proficiency — and the CRS bar has moved again. On 9 July 2026, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry round dedicated to French-language proficiency, with a CRS cutoff of 420. This is part of the ongoing category-based selection strategy, where candidates with strong French skills (NCLC 7+ in all four abilities) can be invited from the pool even if they would not meet the score of recent...

Paid an immigration consultant, your application was submitted… and then silence? No emails, no calls, no clear updates? You are not powerless in this situation. If your representative has stopped communicating after you signed a retainer and your application was submitted, do not ignore it and just “wait and see.” You remain the main party to your application, and you have the right to know what was filed on your behalf and what is happening with your case. Start by contacting your...