Employer Compliance & Penalties in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs: What’s New in 2025
Introduction In 2025, as Canada works to reduce temporary resident numbers and improve protections for foreign workers, the rules for employer compliance under the Temporary…
Maintained Status Changes & IRCC Backlog Canada 2025 | AshLaw
Introduction For many temporary residents in Canada — students, workers, etc. — maintaining legal status while waiting on IRCC decisions is crucial. In 2025, two…
Canada Tightens Gates: Dropping Approval Rates & Rising Scrutiny in 2025 Immigration
Introduction In 2025, applicants are finding it harder to get student and work visas in Canada. Recent data shows student visa approval rates at just…
Inland vs. Outland Spousal Sponsorship: Which Is Right for You in 2025?
Introduction Sponsoring your spouse to Canada is both emotional and procedural. In 2025, there are two support streams—inland and outland—each with unique advantages. While inland…
New Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots in 2025: What You Need to Know
Introduction Canada reintroduced its long-awaited caregiver immigration pathway in 2025. On March 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched the Home Care Worker Immigration…
Mistakes That Get Refugee Claims Rejected in Canada (2025 Edition)
Introduction Canada is experiencing a surge in refugee claims: over 28,000 filed in Q1 2025 nationwide, with Ontario and Quebec leading the wave. But the…