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Iman Borhanifar, RCIC
Founder & Editor, Maplevisa
Iman Borhanifar is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) based in Toronto and licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). He writes and reviews MapleVisa coverage of Canadian immigration policy, programs, and regulatory developments.
His background includes Canadian immigration consulting, business and management, and legal studies, including common law. He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Ontario Bar Association (OBA), and Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
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PEI Immigration Draws: October 7 and 16, 2026
The PEI PNP draws October 2026 results show that Prince Edward Island issued 254 Invitations to Apply across… Read More →
Ontario REDI Initiative Launches New 2026 Round
Ontario has launched a new round of its Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative, which will run… Read More →
Express Entry points changes start November 3, 2026
IRCC announced that, starting November 3, 2026, Express Entry candidates may receive additional points for eligible Canadian work… Read More →
Express Entry Draw 450 French-Language on October 16, 2026
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 450 on October 16, 2026, targeting candidates in the French-language… Read More →
Study in Canada
Ontario pauses OSAP at private postsecondary institutions
Ontario has paused OSAP at private postsecondary institutions while an independent audit examines concerns about the integrity of… Read More →
Study permit guidance for minor children, September 22, 2026
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published an item titled “Study permits – Guidelines on minor children.” The supplied… Read More →
Canada Study Permit Conditions and Rules for 2026
IRCC says Canada study permit conditions require permit holders to remain enrolled at a designated learning institution, actively… Read More →
Canada reports lower student and worker arrivals
IRCC says new student and worker arrivals to Canada fell by 67% between January and June 2026 compared… Read More →
Work permit holders can study without a study permit
Under a new IRCC public policy, eligible foreign nationals with a valid work permit may study without a… Read More →
Working in Canada
IRCC Updates Work Permit Guidance for Protected Persons
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published an operational update concerning persons with protected status under A95(2), R207(c) and… Read More →
IRCC Updates C13 Work Permit Instructions
IRCC’s C13 instructions outline when foreign nationals may be considered for work permits to carry out emergency repairs… Read More →
Judges, referees and similar officials [R186(m)]
Foreign nationals invited to serve as judges, referees or similar officials at certain international events in Canada may… Read More →
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) [R204(c) – C18]
IRCC’s Atlantic Immigration Program instructions set out the requirements for employer-specific work permits issued under administrative code C18,… Read More →
Labour Market Impact Assessment Review – Temporary Foreign
IRCC’s work permit instructions say that certain in-Canada applicants may have up to 90 days to provide a… Read More →
Visiting Canada
NEXUS Interview Deadline Returns to Two Years
Canada will restore a two-year NEXUS interview deadline for applicants who receive conditional approval on or after April… Read More →
Consent Letters for Children Travelling Outside Canada 2026
Travel.gc.ca advises that children travelling outside Canada without one or both parents or persons with decision-making responsibility should… Read More →
Canada Extends Ebola Temporary Measures to Sept. 28, 2026
Canada has extended its Ebola temporary measures until September 28, 2026, according to an IRCC visitor visa eligibility… Read More →
IRCC Updates Super Visa Income Rules for Hosts
IRCC’s super visa instructions set out two ways hosts may meet the minimum necessary income requirement, including an… Read More →
Canadian Citizenship
Citizenship certificate processing time reaches 33 months
Citizenship certificate processing time has reached an estimated 33 months, with more than 136,000 applications awaiting a decision,… Read More →
Online Passport Renewal Now Open to Eligible Adults
Online passport renewal is now available to all eligible adult Canadians in Canada, IRCC announced today. Applicants can… Read More →
Canada starts 30 days or free passport guarantee
Canada’s 30 days or free passport guarantee takes effect April 1, 2026. Applicants whose complete passport or travel… Read More →
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Professional Updates
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Immigration consultants and lawyers
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Federal Court
Visitor Visa Misrepresentation Disclosure Challenge Fails
The Federal Court dismissed a Visitor Visa Misrepresentation Disclosure challenge after finding that Samira Rafiee had not shown… Read More →
Ethnic Tigrayan Refugee Claim Dismissal Upheld
The Federal Court dismissed an Ethiopian claimant’s challenge to the refusal of his ethnic Tigrayan refugee claim, finding… Read More →
Refugee Re-availment Finding Upheld Over Turkey Trips
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging the cessation of refugee protection for Turkish nationals who made… Read More →
PRRA State Protection Decision Upheld
The Federal Court dismissed a Colombian family’s challenge to a negative pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA), finding that the… Read More →
Refugee Claim Credibility Findings Upheld in Kenya Case
The Federal Court has dismissed a Kenyan citizen’s challenge to a Refugee Appeal Division decision rejecting her protection… Read More →
Policy and Updates
Law Commission publishes Beyond Tomorrow report
The Law Commission of Canada has published its first Beyond Tomorrow immigration report, examining the legal impacts of… Read More →
IRCC Removes C10 SUV Work Permit Banner
IRCC has removed a C10 SUV work permit banner from its significant-benefit work permit instructions. The banner had… Read More →
IRCC corrects protected persons’ family member fees
IRCC has corrected its fee guidance for family members of people determined to be protected persons under A95(2).… Read More →
CKFTA Contractual Service Supplier Guidance
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published guidance titled “Contractual service suppliers and independent professionals – CKFTA [R204(a) –… Read More →
Canada asylum portal changes start November 3, 2026
Canada asylum portal changes will take effect on November 3, 2026, affecting how refugee protection claims are submitted… Read More →
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LMIA Work Permit, Foukeng c. Canada, 2026 CF 1131
In LMIA Work Permit, Foukeng v. Canada, 2026 FC 1131, the Federal Court set aside a visa officer’s refusal of a temporary agricultural work permit application and related misrepresentation finding. The Court found that an incomplete certified tribunal record prevented it from assessing whether the officer’s reasoning was rational and justified.
Alberta PNP Draw Issues 96 Invitations, September 3, 2026
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 96 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway on September 3, 2026. The Alberta tech draw had a minimum AAIP score of 60.
Temporary Resident Visa, Gill v. Canada, 2026 FC 1121
In Temporary Resident Visa, Gill v. Canada, 2026 FC 1121, the Federal Court dismissed Harjot Singh Gill’s judicial review application as moot after IRCC reopened and redetermined the refused application. The Court granted him 15 days from the September 2, 2026 judgment to file for leave and judicial review of IRCC’s subsequent June 18, 2026 refusal.
Refugee Claim Credibility, Agwata v. Canada, 2026 FC 1124
In Refugee Claim Credibility, the Federal Court dismissed a Kenyan claimant’s application for judicial review of a Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) decision denying her refugee protection claim. Justice Aylen found the RAD’s April 22, 2025 decision reasonable, including its treatment of new evidence, credibility concerns and the claimant’s sur place claim.
Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Document
IRCC guidance says Group of Five and Community Sponsor applications under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program must include valid proof that each principal applicant has been recognized as a refugee by the UNHCR or a foreign state.
Express Entry Draw 439: Canadian Experience Class, CRS 521
IRCC issued 2,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 439 on September 1, 2026, targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class category. The CRS cut-off was 521, 2 points lower than the previous draw in the same category.
Spousal Work Permit, Kaur v. Canada, 2026 FC 1123
In Kaur v. Canada, 2026 FC 1123, the Federal Court set aside the refusal of a spousal work permit application and related study permit applications for dependent children. Justice Battista found that the officer’s conclusion that there was insufficient evidence of the applicant’s spouse’s qualifying Canadian employment was unreasonable.
Refugee Credibility, Abeysundara v. Canada, 2026 FC 1034
Refugee credibility was central to the Federal Court’s dismissal of a judicial review application by a Sri Lankan family whose refugee-protection claim had been refused by the Refugee Protection Division and upheld by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific
IRCC’s CPTPP instructions outline when eligible foreign nationals may enter Canada as business visitors without a work permit, including the activities they may carry out and the evidence they should provide at the port of entry.
Canada Study Permit Financial Requirement 2026
Canada Study Permit Financial Requirement 2026 International students applying for a Canadian study permit on or after September 1, 2026 must show higher funds to cover their first-year living expenses. For a single applicant studying outside Quebec, the required amount has increased to $23,448, excluding tuition and transportation costs. The updated amounts apply across all Canadian provinces and … Read more