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[Anuj @anujcodes_21]

A man spends 50 years teaching at MIT.

He knows his time is running out.

So he records one last lecture — everything he knows, distilled into a single hour.

He died 5 months later.

This is that lecture.

The most important hour you'll watch this week.

Bookmark it for later!

[CAPIC-ACCPI @capicaccpi]

Ontario is overhauling the OINP. Yesterday's webinar covered Phase One changes, application tips, and a live Q&A for employers and authorized representatives.

📚 Slides are now available in IMMeCentre™.
🔒 Members: Log in to access.
#IMMeCentre #CAPIC #OINP #RCIC

[Mandeep Lidher @MannyLidher]

REP-B-2025-0269: Spousal Open Work Permits

Q: Does the principal worker need a full-time or permanent job for a spouse to qualify under C41?

A: No. The principal applicant’s employment may be part-time or full-time, and permanent or temporary.

📌 There is no standard minimum number of hours, but officers must be satisfied that the principal foreign national’s wages or available funds are sufficient to financially support themselves and their family while in Canada.

#WorkPermit #CanadaVisa

[Mandeep Lidher @MannyLidher]

IRCC Internal PGWP Processing Guidance

An internal IRCC document states that PGWP applicants must complete an academic, vocational or professional training program of at least 8 months at an eligible institution, leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.

It does not mention any requirement that the program be credit-bearing or expressly exclude non-credit programs. The current PGWP Program Delivery Instructions do not either.

The document also directs staff to record the assessment in Chinook, IRCC’s processing tool.

Given the recent wave of PGWP refusals, a change to Chinook’s rules, prompts or processing templates may be one possible explanation.

#WorkPermitCanada #CanadaVisa

[Tamara Mosher-Kuczer @TTRRMK]

Program delivery update: Temporary resident permit [R208(b) – H82] – Humanitarian reasons – International Mobility Program https://t.co/kEHLb8Zezs

[Doria🪶 & 🫧 | RCIC 加拿大持牌移民顾问 @DoriaShi702727]

Express Entry申请人在加拿大境内实际工作，同时也以full-time形式完成由加拿大境外在线学历课程。这是在EE申请中常见的提升学历加分的方式。

IRCC随之发出PFL质疑加拿大工作经历，认为该工作经验是在申请人全职学习期间取得的。这个疑虑主要基于 IRPR R87.1 以及 Express Entry Ministerial Instructions。相关规则排除了申请人在 engaged in full-time study 期间取得的加拿大工作经验，因此这段时间可能不被认可，也不能获得CRS相应的分数。

考虑到IRCC针对study permit exemption已有类似说明，我的疑虑转向为：加拿大境外在线课程在加拿大移民语境下是否应被定义为学习。如果不是，那么上述的full-time study exclusion就不适用。

今天我收到IRCC 邮件回复：distance learning that does not require an in-Canada portion of the course or program is NOT considered study for the purposes of the IRPR。核心问题得到澄清。

如果申请人有类似经历，请务必在申请中详细说明。 Hope it helps！🪶如果你需要这份文件去支持你的EE申请，给我留言或发邮件给我。

🪶Disclaimer： 以上信息来自 IRCC Immigration Representatives Mailbox 的直接回复，仅供参考，不具有法律效力。

[Doria🪶 & 🫧 | RCIC 加拿大持牌移民顾问 @DoriaShi702727]

收到大家关于 OINP 新政的三个集中问题，这里统一做一个简要说明：

1 - 雇主资质： full-time employee 人数如何计算？
OINP今天光速邮件回复：雇主需要清楚证明直接雇佣了最低数量的 full-time employees。一般来说，T4A、invoice-based worker、independent contractor，或者其他不是由雇主直接雇佣的工作人员，通常不应默认计入这个人数。

2 - 持证岗位的范畴如何界定
关于 licence / authorization 相关岗位OINP在邮件中没有直接回应，但表示后续会发布最新列表。因此，目前还不能完全确定哪些职业、证书或 authorization 会被纳入。我会继续关注 OINP 后续更新，也建议申请人不要在官方列表公布前，直接假设自己一定可以适用相关豁免。

3 - TEER 4 - 5 pathway是否要满足median wage？
我的理解：目前的法规没有给 TEER 4 to 5 pathway low wage exemption。O. Reg. 422/17 关于工资的条款写得很清楚：岗位需要达到 median wage level，只有在以下情况才可豁免：
“if the position will be filled by an applicant for a certificate of nomination in the Ontario workforce priority: TEER 0-3 category who is a recent Ontario graduate.” TEER 4/5 pathway 不在这段例外文字里，所以目前仍应按 Job Bank 对应职业和地区的median wage作为门槛限制。

https://t.co/RIZV1eK1f9

[Doria🪶 & 🫧 | RCIC 加拿大持牌移民顾问 @DoriaShi702727]

🚨All in French（Express Entry 法语定向邀请）的申请人需要注意：如果你现在才开始去学法语，注意2027年 IRCC 对于EE的项目门槛立法一旦落地，就意味着在申请法语通道的时候，往回数三年，必须要有一年的高技能TEER0123工作经验。

考虑到谁也没有办法去预期未来法语分数的走势，我认为起码申请要留出半年的时间，去应对分数的变化，从而比较稳妥地获得邀请。

所以大家一定要准备好：如果你学出了法语的 NCLC 7，是不是还可以同时满足项目的申请门槛条件？这是现在很多咨询的申请人非常容易忽略的一个未来变化。

考虑走法语定向的 Express Entry 申请人，都是属于没有很好的省提名通道，或者是年纪比较大的陪读父母。在这种情况下，既要保持高强度的语言学习，也要去确保三年内有一年的 TEER 0/1/2/3 工作经验，其实是非常不容易的，要提早规划和应对。避免语言达标也无法申请的窘境。

[Steven Meurrens @smeurrens]

Available for download from my blog. IRCC's H&C standard operating procedures for H&C intake.

https://t.co/UUrSJwgMGq

[Steven Meurrens @smeurrens]

Federal Court rules that an @CitImmCanada extension refusal letter incorrectly stating that an applicant is eligible to apply for restoration of status does not give rise to a legitimate expectation that the person could apply for restoration of status.

The Court reiterated that the language in section 182 of the Regulations is not discretionary: if the application for restoration is brought outside of the 90-day period imposed by law, the officer must refuse the application.

https://t.co/CXPntPMLlf

[Jain Immigration Law @JainImmigration]

For international graduates, interim PGWP work authorization can raise complex questions about the difference between a study permit’s expiry date and invalidity.

This CILA article explains why that distinction matters for PGWP applicants and counsel.

https://t.co/WpdJkimqsR

#CanadaImmigration #PGWP #InternationalStudents #IRCC #StudyPermit #ImmigrationLaw

[Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association @CILAvoice]

Refused by IRCC? Understanding Your Options After a Canadian Immigration Refusal
#canada #cilavoice #immigration #cdnimm https://t.co/iGqrWZRBs5

[Ravi Jain @RaviRandalJain]

For international graduates, interim PGWP work authorization can raise complex questions about the difference between a study permit’s expiry date and invalidity.

This CILA article explains why that distinction matters for PGWP applicants and counsel.

https://t.co/9CQuZv5Y3n

#CanadaImmigration #PGWP #InternationalStudents #IRCC #StudyPermit #ImmigrationLaw

[Jatinder Singh, RCIC-IRB 🇨🇦 @ImmigrateMb]

The Strictness of the 90 Day Restoration Window under the R182 Emphasized by the Court Again.

In 𝘋𝘩𝘪𝘳, the Applicants submitted their restoration of status application after the 90-day window granted by the law had elapsed due to errors/mistakes by their former representative, who withdrew their previously submitted applications, leaving the Applicants out of status in Canada.

The work permit restoration applications were refused by the IRCC. Upon JR, the court reiterated the importance of submitting the restoration applications within the permissible 90 days window.. no exceptions.
#restorationofstatus #workpermit

Decision: https://t.co/DMTA3j2eDM

[Jatinder Singh, RCIC-IRB 🇨🇦 @ImmigrateMb]

𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 - 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗝𝗥 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲.

1. Applicant sought PR sponsorship by her father but wasn't declared as his dependent in his own 2018 PR application.

2. The officer refused the PR application and IAD dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, excluding her under IRPR 117(9)(d) as an undisclosed dependent.

3. Court found this exclusion applies strictly, even with DNA proof of paternity and no fraud.

4. IAD had no jurisdiction to consider H&C factors once she was excluded from the family class.

5. Judicial review dismissed; no question certified; 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
#ImmigrationCanada #IRCC #Sponsorship

[Steven Meurrens @smeurrens]

IRCC REP-2026-1009

Question: In a C-20 bilateral cultural agreement work permit application, what evidence of reciprocity needs to be provided?

Answer: The current language on the IRCC website which limits reciprocity to between Canada and the workers' country of citizenship only is in the process of being updated to clarify that the C-20 exemption be considered to facilitate global reciprocity, such as between Canada and the country of residence or citizenship of aforeign worker, or between Canada and other locations that the employer may offer.

[TaxPage @Taxpage_com]

Your property listing may reveal more than you intended.

Descriptions highlighting renovations, investment potential, or resale value may be reviewed alongside ownership history and other evidence when assessing your intentions.

[TaxPage @Taxpage_com]

Think your home listing is just marketing? The CRA may see it very differently.

The CRA is increasingly reviewing MLS listings & other third-party information when assessing residential real estate transactions.

Here's what homeowners, renovators, & investors should know.

🧵

[Jatinder Singh, RCIC-IRB 🇨🇦 @ImmigrateMb]

Does having a license to operate a Truck Driver Gives Your 50 Points in Express Entry?

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼.
#CDNIMM #ImmigrationConsultant #CanadaImmigration #ExpressEntry
Decision: https://t.co/8G6cr8sPfD

[Steven Meurrens @smeurrens]

Federal Court rules that completing post-secondary education in English is evidence of English language proficiency that immigration officers must meaningfully assess when considering a work permit application, even if it is not "current" proof.

https://t.co/DrHodnkSgu