Garson Immigration Law

09/03/2026

Garson Immigration Law is proud to share that three team members have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Partners David L.P. Garson and Randolph K. Hahn have been selected by their peers for their excellence in Immigration Law, with David recognized annually since 2006 and Randolph since 2008. Additionally, Jessica N. Ravenhurst has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for the second consecutive year.

This recognition highlights our firm's ongoing dedication to delivering practical, expert solutions for corporate and individual clients navigating complex Canadian and U.S. immigration matters. Read the full post on our blog to learn more.

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08/31/2026

Canada is facing growing calls from expert advisory bodies to implement stricter caps on non-permanent residents and establish precise tracking data for when temporary visa holders depart the country. With hundreds of thousands of work and study permits expiring, experts emphasize that clearer exit tracking and data integration are essential to managing population targets and restoring integrity to the immigration system.

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The report comes two years after Canada began moving to cut down on the number of temporary residents, including foreign students and workers, as soaring immigration contributed to significant issues, including housing shortages and overburdened social services.

08/26/2026

Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but in immigration law, it is a serious problem.

Recently, we discovered another organization using my name and image on their website to claim affiliation and take on clients under false pretenses. While we have taken steps to address this, it highlights a crucial issue in today’s legal landscape: the rise of fraudulent representation and unauthorized third parties.

When navigating complex immigration processes, verifying who you are working with is vital. Before handing over sensitive information or legal fees, always confirm that you are speaking directly with the law firm or lawyer representing you.

08/24/2026

Canada has introduced major updates affecting both Canadian citizens and families planning for immigration. Eligible adult citizens residing in Canada can now renew their passports online through a streamlined digital portal, eliminating the need to mail paper documents or visit a Service Canada location. At the same time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has paused new application intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program to address existing backlogs, highlighting the Super Visa as the primary alternative for long-term family visits.

Read more in our latest blog post to understand how these policy shifts may impact your travel or family reunification plans: https://ow.ly/jqYR50ZEMZO

Learn about Canada's online passport renewal eligibility, processing guarantees, and the temporary pause on Parents and Grandparents Program intake.

08/19/2026

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08/17/2026

Demand for Canadian citizenship certificates is skyrocketing, driven largely by applicants in the United States following the passage of Bill C-3.

The law restores citizenship rights to foreign-born individuals with Canadian ancestry beyond the first generation. However, the unexpected surge has pushed processing backlogs past 120,000 applications, doubling estimated wait times to over two years while overwhelming Canadian archives with complex genealogical record requests.

Applications from people around the world seeking Canadian citizenship certificates have been rising rapidly, fuelled by thousands from the United States, CBC News has learned. So many people have applied following a change in the law that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says those who....

08/11/2026

Navigating immigration law can feel overwhelming and complex. When seeking legal representation, the core priority shouldn't just be finding expertise, it's finding clear communication and trust.

The primary issue clients face with legal counsel often isn't the final outcome or cost, but feeling left in the dark. Clear, consistent communication and proper guidance throughout the process are essential to peace of mind.

08/07/2026

For immigration practitioners and administrative law counsel, this ruling underscores the Federal Court’s strict enforcement of procedural requirements surrounding allegations of professional negligence. When applicants allege that previous representative errors—such as missing filing deadlines or submitting inadequate risk evidence—caused a negative PRRA or refugee determination, courts require clear, objective proof of systemic failure rather than simple strategy disagreements.

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Federal Court rules against Peruvian citizen’s challenge of pre-removal risk assessment decision

08/04/2026

Canada’s citizenship laws have undergone a landmark shift following the December 15, 2025 implementation of Bill C-3, which repealed the unconstitutional first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. The new framework allows Canadian parents born abroad to pass citizenship to children born outside Canada, provided the parent meets a substantial connection test through cumulative residence requirements.

Our latest immigration update outlines the key statutory changes under Bill C-3 and practical steps for proving citizenship by descent.

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Learn why IRCC suspended citizenship by descent applications under Bill C-3, who is affected, and what Canadian applicants should know.

07/30/2026

Official figures reveal a steep divide in access, as Canada rejected more than 20,000 temporary resident visa applications alongside 205 electronic travel authorizations (eTAs). Despite issuing 26,000 visas to visitors and tournament staff, the rejection rate underscores a rigorous vetting process that disproportionately impacted fans from visa-required nations.

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Figures show denied applications included 3,135 from Ghanaians, whose team opened the tournament in Toronto