CRS score jumps to 419 in April 15 Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates
Ottawa defends new one-year deadline that could void 30,000 refugee claims
IRCC invites 4,000 French-speaking candidates in April 15 Express Entry draw
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New asylum rules trigger 30,000 procedural fairness letters as Bill C-12 takes hold
IRCC has begun issuing warning letters to roughly 30,000 refugee claimants under Bill C-12, telling many they no longer qualify for an IRB hearing. Claimants must respond within tight deadlines or risk removal, and employers could lose authorised workers. Lawyers predict court challenges and urge immediate legal consultation.
IRCC offers status-restoration grace period and fee waivers after Canadian natural disasters
IRCC has introduced a five-year policy giving foreign students, workers and visitors up to six months—rather than 90 days—to restore status if they are directly affected by Canadian natural disasters. Visa-required emergency responders are also exempt from application and biometric fees, speeding their entry. Employers gain critical flexibility during crisis recovery.