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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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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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Open work permits for prospective Manitoba Provincial
IRCC’s Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge temporary public policy, in effect from July 6, 2026, allows eligible Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates to seek an open work permit if they were issued a provincial support letter on or before December 31, 2025.
Alberta PNP Draw Issues 50 Invitations, August 4, 2026
The AAIP health care draw August 4, 2026 issued 50 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care). The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program reported a minimum AAIP score of 66 for the round.
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 submit their renewal application, photo and payment digitally rather than mailing documents or visiting a Service Canada Centre.
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 document applications take more than 30 business days to process will receive an automatic full refund of the relevant fee.
Canada Increases Off-Campus Work Limit to 24 Hours Weekly
IRCC Increases Weekly Work Limit for International Students – April 2025 Update As of April 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially updated its program delivery instructions to allow international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic sessions. This change replaces the long-standing 20-hour weekly limit and marks a new standard under … Read more
New Regulations for Study Permits
New Study Permit Rules Now in Force – November 2024 Changes Explained Effective November 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented new regulations under the International Student Program (ISP). These updates introduce stricter requirements for international students and Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs), focusing on enhanced compliance, more transparency, and greater accountability. Let’s break down the most … Read more
2025 Express Entry plans for more in-Canada draws
News February 27, 2025—Ottawa—Immigration is essential to supporting Canada’s economic growth. As labour requirements in key sectors continue to evolve, it’s important that Canada’s immigration system is nimble and responsive to our country’s needs. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new … Read more