Lisa Middlemiss
@middlemiss_LM
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Immigration lawyer. Advocate. Appreciator of slow food, nature. Endurance and hope.
Joined July 2021
While posted immigration processing times haven risen, it is important to keep in mind the established service standards by which IRCC is to adhere to
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Will IRCC be developing alternative methods of delivering PR cards and permits during the Canada Post strike? Applicants cannot receive these documents. ESDC has posted work-arounds for delivering important documents for their services:
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The new academic year is just around the corner. As of today IRCC has posted processing times of 203 days for Study Permit extension applications versus 14 weeks (approx. 105 days) for "In Canada" Study Permit applications. @CitImmCanada can you explain how to tell which applies
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The Quebec Experience Program (worker) was suspended on June 5th. What does the future of the new PSTQ hold for skilled immigrants in QC? The eligibility criteria is known but the criteria for invitations to start in July is still TBD:
quebec.ca
The Regular Skilled Worker Program allows you to immigrate permanently to Québec to work.
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Given large volumes at the Federal Court, counsel has 75 days to perfect applications for leave in immigration matters
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Quebec has postponed immigration planning consultations until the Federal election:
ici.radio-canada.ca
Les consultations prévues ce printemps attendront après les élections fédérales, Québec souhaitant avoir l'heure juste sur les engagements d'Ottawa.
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Reassessing Express Entry points for clients whose job offer points are no longer based on IRCC's challenging announcement of today : Express Entry: Job offer -
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Regulatory amendments enabling IRCC to cancel TRVs and eTAs in certain instances have come into force:
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Further information sharing of biometric information between Canada and the U.S. regarding permanent residents has come into force
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The rush to submit open spousal work permits in the 1-week window before certain restrictions enter into effect is a reminder that nothing can be taken for granted in Canadian immigration
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Canada has paused new parent-grandparent sponsorship intake in 2025 and is processing 15,000 PGP applications received in 2024
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With the Canada Post strike and Work Permits sent by snail mail, it is a good time for IRCC to consider electronic issuance of immigration documents, given the precedent of e-citizenship certificates
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