By Jatin Shory, Shory Law LLP | September 2026 Summary A criminal record does not automatically prevent a U.S. citizen from entering Canada, but it can result in criminal inadmissibility under Canadian immigration law. Many travellers, including business executives attending meetings, conferences, or events in Canada, are surprised to learn that an old conviction can...
By Jatin Shory, Shory Law LLP | August 2026 Summary A refused post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application is one of the most stressful outcomes an international graduate in Canada can face. You completed your program, you applied on time, and the plan for your career and your future in Canada was built on that permit....
Summary Many international graduates assume that once they are employed in Canada on a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), Canadian permanent residence will follow as a matter of course. In practice, the process is competitive, structured, and increasingly strategic. Express Entry scores fluctuate. Category-based draws change. Provincial nominee requirements shift. The employment decisions you make during...
Summary An expired Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is one of the more consequential events in an international graduate’s immigration history. The moment your PGWP expires, your open work authorization ends, and every subsequent application you file with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be reviewed against your immigration history to date. A well-timed,...
Summary Realizing your Permanent Residency (PR) card has expired can create immediate concern. Can you still travel? Did you lose your permanent resident status? What does Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) see when they review your file? These are reasonable questions, and the answers depend heavily on where you are, how many days of...
Summary A letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that opens with language like “the officer is not satisfied” or “there are concerns with your application” can stop a person’s immigration plans in their tracks. That letter is a procedural fairness letter (PFL), and it is one of the most consequential documents in Canadian...
Summary On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that non-immigrant visa holders including H-1B, F-1, L-1, O-1, and B visa holders must return to their home country for consular processing to obtain a U.S. green card. U.S. In-country adjustment of status has been eliminated in most cases. Approximately 500,000 applicants per year...
Summary The C11 work permit allows foreign business owners, investors and companies to operate in Canada without an LMIA, provided they can demonstrate significant economic benefit. Following major IRCC policy changes effective May 27, 2025, the program now requires a minimum 51% ownership stake, caps permits at 18 months, formally requires proof of temporary intent,...
Summary Facing a removal order or deportation from Canada? A removal order, whether a departure or deportation order is legally enforceable and can lead to arrest, detention, and forced removal by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This blog explains how removal orders work under Canadian immigration law and how quickly deportation can be enforced...
Summary If your work permit was refused in Canada because no valid Labour Market Impact Assessment was included, you are now out of status. The most urgent issue is not why it was refused. The most urgent issue is the 90-day restoration deadline. Once Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada refuses your work permit extension, your...
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