Canada Investment Summit 2026 – Do Not Overlook Immigration Implications

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you have questions about how these changes impact you, we invite you to contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: August Recap

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. Today’s topic: August 2026 Immigration Recap In this update, we summarize the key Canadian and US immigration developments from […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: August 12, 2026, The Growing Backlog for Citizenship by Descent Applications

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you have questions about how these changes impact you, we invite you to contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
August 18, 2026 Express Entry Draw Update: 1,000 CEC Candidates Invited

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw held on August 18, 2026. Candidates required a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523 or higher to receive an invitation in this draw. What Does This Express Entry Draw Mean for CEC Candidates? The Canadian Experience Class is […]
August 5, 2026 Express Entry Draw: CRS 516

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. Today’s topic: August 05, 2026, Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class In this update we discuss the […]
Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update: Canadian Passport Renewal Now Available Online

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you have questions about how these changes impact you, we invite you to contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update – July 2026 Overhaul Of Ontario Immigration Nominee Program: New Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Introduced

Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you have questions about how these changes impact you, we invite you to contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
Elimination of Duration of Status for International Students and Exchange Visitors in the US

What is duration of status? Previously, international students (on an F visa) and exchange visitors (on a J visa) entering the United States were granted a period of authorized stay of “d/s” for duration of status. This means that the person was authorized to stay in the US as long as they were active in […]
Elimination of Duration of Status for International Media Representatives in the US

What is duration of status? Previously, members of the international media, including press, radio, film, and other informational media workers, were generally granted a period of authorized stay of “d/s” for duration of status. This means that the person was authorized to stay in the US as long as they continued to work for the […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: July 2026 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Intake Paused – What Are Your Options

Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: July 2026 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Intake Paused – Super Visa as an Option Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you […]