Written by Munera Lawyers On October 1, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada launched a pilot project aimed at streamlining the judicial review process for rejected study permit applications. This new initiative, called the Study Permit Pilot Project, is expected to deliver resolutions within five months, significantly reducing the typical 14-18-month wait time for judicial...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers The Canadian government has announced new changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), set to take effect in two phases on October 28, 2024, and November 8, 2024. These reforms are designed to enhance the integrity of the program and ensure that employers who rely on foreign talent adhere to...Read More

Written by Munera Lawyers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new reform mechanisms for the International Student Program. These adjustments aim to address the unsustainable growth of the International Student Program while ensuring a positive experience for students and supporting Canada’s sustainable population growth and system integrity. 1. Cap and Provincial Attestation Letter...Read More

Express Entry… is a way for skilled workers to immigrate and become permanent residents of Canada. The Express Entry system manages three types of immigration programs within it. The first is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) which is for skilled workers who have three years of experience in the Canadian workforce prior to applying. The...Read More

Congratulations to MUNERA’s Litigation department for successfully arguing at the Ontario Court of Appeal, in favour of Ontario’s jurisdiction on a matter involving out-of-province parties doing business in Ontario. GIAO Consultants Ltd. v. 7779534 Canada Inc. et al, 2020 ONCA 778Read More

MUNERA PC has partnered with The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade to discuss key developments in government programs and the law that are crucial considerations for employers as Ontario returns to work. Read More:https://www.haltech.ca/event/human-resource-labour-and-occupational-health-safety/?fbclid=IwAR3bLFLH3FzCiIFl4s8IX-N75c02N8qjZTTQTGlAi3XKY3oSL0H9j5IW7kIRead More

Toronto Star Article about MUNERA’s latest positive outcome at the Federal Court of Canada addressing the unreasonableness of IRCC in assessing Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds in a permanent residence application under the Live-In Caregiver Program. Judge rips immigration officials who blamed a Toronto nanny for their mistakes — then said losing her would help kids’...Read More

Congratulations to MUNERA’s Litigation and Immigration departments. Their advocacy and overall great performance at the Federal Court of Canada secured a successful Judicial Review decision at Balarezo v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FC 841. MUNERA’s successfully argued the unreasonableness of IRCC in assessing Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds in a permanent residence application under the...Read More