Alexandra Callinan (she/her)

Canadian immigration lawyer & coffee snob. Opinions are my own. Tweets ≠ legal advice.

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Thanks @joshschachnow1 for having me on! Always great to chat about Lol things Canadian immigration!

[Josh Schachnow @joshschachnow1]

Some great pieces of information from recent guest @AlCallinan on the latest episode of the Canadian Immigration Pros podcast.

Keep in mind her first tip: IRCC processing agents may check your social media profiles (LinkedIn, etc.) so make sure they are accurate and consistent.

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Program delivery update: Francophone mobility – [R205(c) - C16]: Clarifies that primary agriculture occupations at TEER 0-3 eligible under the program.
#CdnImm https://t.co/XhQ137S0BA

[Ashley Feldstein @ashfeldstein]

Me trying to be productive.
Microsoft Teams:

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

@CitImmCanada has implemented a cap on #InternationalStudent intake for 2024 and 2025. Each province/territory will have its own cap based on population. Measures expected to reduce international student intake by 35% to approx 360,000 students. #CdnImm

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

@CitImmCanada announces cap on #InternationalStudent intake. Each province/territory has been allocated their own cap based on population. These measures are expected to reduce international student intake by 35% to 360,000 students in 2024. #CdnImm https://t.co/2hYbLQr62y

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Effective today (Jan 22) @CitImmCanada requires an attestation letter from the province/territory of study to be included with all study permit applications. Provinces/territories are expected to have processes in place to issue attestation letters by March 2024. #CdnImm

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

The spouses of international students in other levels of study, including undergraduate and college programs, will no longer be eligible.

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

@CitImmCanada also announces that the #OpenWorkPermit for spouses of #InternationalStudents will be restricted to the spouses of students studying at the graduate or doctoral level.

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

@CitImmCanada announces cap on #InternationalStudent intake. Each province/territory will have individual cap based on population. Estimated to see overall 35% reduction in international students to around 360,000 in 2024. https://t.co/2hYbLQr62y

[Steven Meurrens @smeurrens]

Federal Court rules that it was unreasonable for a visa officer to determine that an applicant comitted misrepresentation in their visitor visa application by not disclosing the refusal of a replacement American visa without explaining why the non-disclosure of a replacement visa is material.

https://t.co/N2lsXOxoQ4

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Program delivery update: Excessive demand threshold increased to $26,220.00 for 2024. #CdnImm - https://t.co/VRIkUG3aC1

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Program delivery update: Facilitative measures to support Israeli and Palestinian nationals in Canada - #CdnImm https://t.co/E0KDmaPpo6

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

The temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been extended for 6 months, until July 2, 2024. #CdnImm https://t.co/7WjtqYY9eW

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

https://t.co/FMeGtzkJBl

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

First #ExpressEntry draw of 2024. No program specified, points cutoff of 546.

[Alexandra Callinan (she/her) @AlCallinan]

Peace, Rainbow & Fort Erie Bridges are closed, with Queenston/Lewiston apparently to be closed shortly. Expect heavy traffic at other Southern Ontario and likely some Eastern Ontario POEs today #CdnImm

https://t.co/krxy5v0vHJ

[OPC @PrivacyPrivee]

Here is a summary of the resolution on #ChildrensPrivacy: https://t.co/RUp0JF50Y8 #FPT2023

[OPS Road Safety & District Traffic Units @OPSTrafficCM]

As part of this weekend’s Canada-wide OPERATION IMPACT - OPS officers will be focusing on Speeding/Aggressive, Impaired & Distracted Driving and Seatbelt Violations (The Fatal 4) throughout the city. Let’s all have a safe Thanksgiving weekend. #OperationImpact2023

[GC Newsroom @NewsroomGC]

.@CanBorder The CBSA gives tips for a smoother trip this Thanksgiving and Columbus Day long weekend
https://t.co/PQetPTXuNN

[Tamara Mosher-Kuczer @TTRRMK]

USA has announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program. https://t.co/hweyTUJtMd