Butkowsky Immigration Law

07/17/2026

Still on ice! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP Program). Maybe we need to actually find a way to efficiently process these and other Applications? https://bit.ly/4w23wwA

Web Notice - steps to responsibly manage the Parents and Grandparents Program

03/31/2026

The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability for passport processing by introducing a new guarantee for passport services.

03/27/2026

New legislation is now in effect. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17TUy3AFNx/

New asylum claim eligibility rules are now in effect and will apply to all claims made on or after June 3, 2025. These rules help keep the asylum system strong, fair and focused on providing protection to those who need it.

Rule #2: Asylum claims from people who enter Canada between ports of entry along the US land border and who make a claim after 14 days won’t be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada - IRB.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bAow5Z

03/23/2026

Starting March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will change how it calculates family income for super visa eligibility, making the program more equitable and accessible to more families. https://bit.ly/4bDDSW9

Changes to how the parents and grandparents super visa income requirement is calculated

12/19/2025

The 2026 IEC season is open!

International Youth: The 2026 International Experience Canada season is now open.

Learn more and create your profile today: https://bit.ly/3BRfl1i

12/19/2025

Planning to work in Canada in a field that may require a licence or certification? You’ll need to get your credentials recognized before you can start working. Learn how: https://bit.ly/41cxh0a