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Separated but Not Forgotten: How Marital Status Affects Minimum Necessary Income in Canadian Sponsorship Applications
Separated but Not Forgotten: How Marital Status Affects Minimum Necessary Income in Canadian Sponsorship Applications

April 09, 2026 Appeal clarified MNI rules: separated spouses in new common-law relationships may be excluded from family size, lowering income thresholds and enabling successful Canadian sponsorship applications.

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U.S. Immigration: What Canadians Need to Know Right Now
U.S. Immigration: What Canadians Need to Know Right Now

March 27, 2026 FH&P Lawyers explains U.S. immigration issues for Canadians, including admissibility, entry waivers, criminal record concerns, cross-border work, dual citizenship, and U.S. tax obligations.

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Canadian Immigration 2026: The New Reality of Backlogs and AI Decisions
Canadian Immigration 2026: The New Reality of Backlogs and AI Decisions

March 24, 2026 FH&P Lawyers explains judicial review, IRCC refusals, immigration delays, and status issues in Canada, including what applicants can do after a denied work permit, sponsorship, or deportation order.

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Immigration Status in Criminal Sentencing
Immigration Status in Criminal Sentencing

March 11, 2026 Canadian sentencing law permits judges to consider immigration consequences as collateral factors, if sentences remain proportionate and within accepted ranges, supporting individualized justice for all.

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What the 2026 U.S. Travel Ban Expansion Means for Canadians With Criminal Records
What the 2026 U.S. Travel Ban Expansion Means for Canadians With Criminal Records

February 17, 2026 The 2026 U.S. travel ban expansion introduces stricter biometric screening, increasing border scrutiny. Canadians with criminal records face higher inadmissibility risks and should consider U.S. Entry…

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FH&P Speaker Series - Beyond Borders: Our New U.S. Immigration Practice
FH&P Speaker Series - Beyond Borders: Our New U.S. Immigration Practice

January 29, 2026 Join us to learn about Kevin Cheung’s new U.S. immigration practice, including cross-border visas, waivers, and citizenship renunciation, and connect with colleagues at an informative evening. Register…

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The Jay Treaty: U.S. Immigration Benefits for Indigenous and First Nations Individuals
The Jay Treaty: U.S. Immigration Benefits for Indigenous and First Nations Individuals

January 19, 2026 The Jay Treaty grants eligible Indigenous and First Nations individuals born in Canada the right to enter, live, and work in the U.S. without a visa, with specific documentation required.

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U.S. Implements $250 Entry Fee Effective October 1, 2025: What Canadians, Permanent Residents, and Foreign Workers Should Know About the New Border Change I FH&P Lawyers
U.S. Implements $250 Entry Fee Effective October 1, 2025: What Canadians, Permanent Residents, and Foreign Workers Should Know About the New Border Change I FH&P Lawyers

December 09, 2025 This blog outlines the new U.S. $250 Visa Integrity Fee effective October 1, 2025, explaining who must pay it, exemptions, and how the change impacts Canadians and other visa-required travelers.

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Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

September 09, 2025 The Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream offers international graduates a pathway to permanent residence by starting or purchasing a business in Alberta, fostering innovation, job creation, and long-term…

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