Express Entry update: IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply for French-speaking candidates on July 9, 2026. The lowest CRS score was 420. If you speak French and are considering permanent residence, now is a great time to assess your eligibility.
Do you need an LMIA for a Canadian work permit? It depends on the job, employer, worker’s background, and whether an LMIA-exempt category applies. Some permits require an LMIA, while others qualify for exemptions.
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Thinking about making Canada your permanent home? Express Entry is just the start. Your CRS score, work experience, education, and goals all matter. Guberman // Appleby can help you choose the right PR pathway before you apply. #CanadianImmigration#ExpressEntry
Immigration mistakes often come from over confidence, not carelessness. A small error can cost months - or your opportunity. Get legal advice before you apply, not after something goes wrong. 📩 https://t.co/LK4m6B8ZsP
E-1 Treaty Trader visas are for Canadian companies with 50%+ Canadian ownership and substantial U.S. trade. No investment is required, the visa is renewable, and spouses can work. Reach out at https://t.co/zAV96qUjgX
Canadian spousal sponsorship can lead to Permanent Residence, but timelines and proof requirements can be demanding. Strong applications include early evidence of a genuine relationship and complete documentation. Careful preparation matters. #immigrationlaw
Planning to study in Canada? A strong study permit application starts with the right preparation. At Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers, we help students and families prepare complete, accurate applications with confidence.
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Old or minor offences can make you inadmissible to Canada. Options such as a TRP, Criminal Rehabilitation, or Deemed Rehabilitation may help. Don’t risk being turned away at the border. 📩 https://t.co/LK4m6B8ZsP
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Joel Guberman and Lainie Michelle Appleby of Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers have again been recognized by Lexology as Thought Leaders in Immigration Law.
Congratulations to Joel and Lainie on this well-deserved honour.
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Expanding to the U.S.? The L-1 visa helps transfer executives, managers, or specialized employees to launch or grow your U.S. office—without a labour market test. It’s fast, flexible, and built for scaling companies. Reach out — we’re here to help.
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Canadian citizenship is a process: become a PR, live in Canada for 1,095 days within 5 years, file taxes, prove English or French, pass the citizenship test, and take the Oath. Time spent here before PR may count at half-rate, up to 365 days. Reach out for help!
Canadian employers: audited your TFW compliance lately? If you employ Temporary Foreign Workers, now’s the time. We help review your workforce, flag gaps & build compliant programs. 📩 https://t.co/LK4m6B8ZsP #LMIACanada#HRCompliance
Canadians can live and run a business in the U.S. with an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. Buy or start a business, bring your spouse, and renew indefinitely while it operates. Learn more at https://t.co/zAV96qUjgX #E2Visa#USImmigration
Expanding your U.S. business into Canada? CUSMA offers faster work permit pathways for professionals and intra-company transfers—no LMIA required. But eligibility is strict: roles, credentials, and documents must align. One error can delay entry. Reach out for more info.
Canadian professionals: you could work in the U.S. tomorrow. TN Visa = no lottery, apply at the border with a qualifying job. 60+ roles. Key: your title & duties must match. Unsure? Guberman//Appleby Immigration Lawyers can help.
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For Canadian permanent residence planning, the right pathway depends on your profile and timing. We publish regular analysis and practical guidance in our Permanent Residence category, including how changes may affect real-world options https://t.co/qxf3tJjA0s
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A reminder for anyone travelling to the U.S. as a visitor: admission is always a case-by-case assessment at the port of entry. For more on border-related developments and U.S. entry issues, see our U.S. Immigration Updates category https://t.co/3wxlFCrz1N
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Love doesn't stop at the border - but paperwork can. As a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can petition to have your husband or wife join you as a permanent resident. Reach out to our team, because the sooner you start, the sooner you're together. ❤️
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