Trying to enter Canada  with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence)  on your record can be a serious challenge. Under Canadian law , a DUI is considered a criminal offence , which can make you criminally inadmissible  — meaning you could be denied entry at the border. But don’t panic — if you plan ahead , there are legal steps you can take to overcome criminal inadmissibility  and still visit Canada. 👉 Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know and how to prepare. ⚖️ Step 1: U

The Canadian federal government is preparing to unveil its next Immigration Levels Plan (2026–2028)  — a roadmap that outlines how many newcomers Canada plans to welcome over the next three years. Expected release date: on or before November 1, 2025 . Each year’s plan sets official admission targets for the upcoming year, and projections for the two following years. So, what might this year’s plan bring? Let’s break it down. 🔹 Permanent Resident (PR) Targets: Stabilization A

Great news for those waiting on their Canadian Permanent Residence (PR)  or Citizenship  applications! 🎉 The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  has just updated its online processing time tool , making it much easier for applicants to see where their file stands  and how long they might have to wait . 💡 What’s New? Before this update, you could only see average processing times  by program — not personalized to when  you actually applied. Now, IRCC’s new t

What’s Happening? The Canadian federal government has expanded its low-wage LMIA processing freeze , adding six more regions across the country. As of October 10 , a total of 32 Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs)  will no longer process low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)  — up from 26 regions  in the previous quarter (July 11 – October 9). 🧊 Which Regions Are Affected? Starting October 10, the following regions are newly added  to the freeze list and will not pr

🧾 Canada’s Stricter TFW Rules Cut Applications in Half Since the federal government tightened the requirements for hiring Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs)  last year, the number of applications has dropped sharply — nearly 50% overall , and about 70% in the low-wage sector , according to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) . Under the new regulations introduced in September 2024 , employers in regions with an unemployment rate above 6%  are generally not allowed

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