By Zeesean Sheikh | Immigration Lawyer at Prestige Law | Published: June 11, 2026 | Updated: June 2026 Quebec Extends WP to Spouses of PR Applicants In a landmark move that signals Quebec’s commitment to welcoming skilled newcomers and supporting family unity, the province has formally extended special open work [...]
The Moment You Hit “Submit” — A Journey Begins You have spent weeks gathering documents, filling out forms, and double-checking every detail. You finally click “Submit” on your Canadian study permit application — and then, silence. No instant answer. No confirmation beyond an acknowledgement email. Just a waiting period that [...]
Understanding Canada’s Growing Work Permit Processing Delays in 2026 Canada remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and families seeking new opportunities. Every year, hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals submit applications for temporary work permits to begin employment in sectors such as [...]
What Families Need to Know in 2026 Effective May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a landmark exemption that expands spousal open work permit (SOWP) access for the spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare professionals working in Quebec — waiving the 16-month validity requirement [...]
The Historic Surge That Is Rewriting Canadian Immigration Something extraordinary is happening inside the quiet reading rooms of the Prince Edward Island Public Archives and Records Office. What was once a steady trickle of ancestry researchers and local historians has become a torrent — an overwhelming, unprecedented rush of Americans [...]
What You Need to Know Starting May 26, 2025, Canada eTA for Malaysia & Indonesia Understanding the New Canadian Visa Rules for Malaysia and Indonesia This is a landmark shift in Canada’s immigration and travel policy toward the Indo-Pacific region. For years, citizens of Malaysia and Indonesia were required to [...]
Introduction: Your Canadian Identity May Already Be Waiting for You Many people around the world do not realise that Canadian citizenship — and a Canadian passport — may already be within their legal reach. If one or both of your parents were born in Canada, you could be a Canadian [...]
What Travellers and Immigrants Need to Know Right Now In a significant development that will reshape cross-border travel patterns in Atlantic Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has officially confirmed the permanent closure of the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry. The announcement, made on May 11, 2026, [...]
What Foreign Nationals, Employers, and Immigration Professionals Need to Know in 2025 Immigration law in Canada continues to evolve at a pace that demands expert attention. In a landmark policy development that affects thousands of foreign professionals, intra-company transferees, investors, and trade specialists, the Canadian government has issued formal clarification [...]
Canada has once again secured its place among the most admired and highly ranked nations on earth. In the latest round of globally respected country rankings — including assessments by U.S. News & World Report, the Legatum Prosperity Index, and the Quality of Life Index — Canada continues to stand [...]