by Nwando Oranye | Oct 4, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On September 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended a temporary public policy aimed at granting permanent residence to the extended families of former language and cultural advisors (LCAs) in Canada. Eligibility criteria include the...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 4, 2023 | Immigration Blog
The Canadian Government has passed Bill C-41 to amend the Criminal Code and make it easier for Canadian organizations to provide humanitarian aid in areas controlled by terrorist groups, including Afghanistan. The legislation provides an exception for the delivery of...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 12, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Two Afghan Canadians who served in the Canadian military in Afghanistan are taking legal action against the Federal Government due to alleged discrimination in immigration policies. The plaintiffs assert that the government affords superior immigration benefits to...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On May 26, 2023, Canada announced a new partnership with the UAE to increase safe passage options for Afghans migrating to Canada. The partnership allows for the resettlement of up to 1,000 Afghan nationals currently in the UAE. On May 26, over 650 Afghan nationals...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 3, 2022 | Immigration Blog
A group of advocates is urging the Federal Government to either remove the limit on applications to sponsor Afghan refugees in Canada or, at least, stop counting rejected applications towards the limit. Last month, the government announced a new program that would...
