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HOW LONG DOES A U.S. ENTRY WAIVER ACTUALLY TAKE?
HOW LONG DOES A U.S. ENTRY WAIVER ACTUALLY TAKE?

August 11, 2026 U.S. Entry Waivers can take several months to over a year. Start early, ensure documentation is complete, and avoid waiting until travel plans are confirmed.

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Refugee Protection in Canada: How Protected Person Status Can Lead to Permanent Residence
Refugee Protection in Canada: How Protected Person Status Can Lead to Permanent Residence

August 10, 2026 Canada offers refugee protection to those facing persecution or serious harm; successful claimants become protected persons and can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

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Waiting Too Long for an Immigration Decision? Dai v. Canada Says IRCC Silence May Not Be Enough
Waiting Too Long for an Immigration Decision? Dai v. Canada Says IRCC Silence May Not Be Enough

August 10, 2026 Dai v. Canada confirms that prolonged IRCC delays require meaningful explanations; where delays become unreasonable, mandamus may compel IRCC to make a decision.

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What Canadians Should Know About US Entry Waivers and Working South of the Border
What Canadians Should Know About US Entry Waivers and Working South of the Border

July 23, 2026 FH&P Lawyers' Kevin Cheung explains what Canadians need to know about US entry waivers, criminal record concerns, cross-border work visas, and remote work rules before travelling south.

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Bringing Parents and Grandparents to Canada: What the Latest IRCC Update Means for Your Family
Bringing Parents and Grandparents to Canada: What the Latest IRCC Update Means for Your Family

July 15, 2026 Canada has paused new Parent and Grandparent Program applications. The Super Visa remains available, offering extended family visits while permanent residence intake is on hold.

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What happens in your non-Canadian spouse has no immigration status in Canada?
What happens in your non-Canadian spouse has no immigration status in Canada?

June 29, 2026 Canada allows some spouses without legal immigration status to apply for permanent residence from inside Canada through inland sponsorship, often with eligibility for work permits and protection from removal.

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Why L‑1 Visas Get Denied (and How to Avoid Common Mistakes)
Why L‑1 Visas Get Denied (and How to Avoid Common Mistakes)

June 22, 2026 Learn the four most common reasons L-1 visa applications are denied and how Canadian businesses can improve their chances of U.S. immigration approval.

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Canada Just Recalled Citizenship Certificates It Already Approved
Canada Just Recalled Citizenship Certificates It Already Approved

June 03, 2026 Canada is reviewing previously approved citizenship certificates under Bill C-3, creating uncertainty for applicants and highlighting the importance of certified supporting documentation.

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Visiting the United States as a Canadian: Understanding Visitor Status
Visiting the United States as a Canadian: Understanding Visitor Status

June 02, 2026 Explains Canadian visitor entry to the U.S., I-94 controls stay length, CBP discretion, snowbird risks, work restrictions, overstays, and importance of compliance and legal guidance.

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