Humanitarian and Compassionate Application Canada: Who Qualifies in 2026?
A humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application may offer a path to permanent residence in Canada when regular immigration programs are not available. Your establishment in Canada, family ties, hardship and the best interests of affected children may be relevant. Eligibility restrictions apply, and approval is not guaranteed. Explore Chaudhary Law Office’s H&C application services for […]
Canada Express Entry Category-Based Draws 2026: Healthcare, Trades, STEM
Understanding Express Entry category based draws in 2026 starts with your occupation, NOC code, work experience and CRS score. This guide explains healthcare, trades and STEM category requirements and what they mean for your Canadian permanent residence plans. Meeting category requirements does not guarantee an invitation; check IRCC’s instructions for each round. For advice on […]
Misrepresentation Under IRPA: 5-Year Ban, Appeals & Innocent Mistake Defence
Misrepresentation under section 40 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) can affect your application and future immigration plans. An incorrect employment date, an undisclosed family member or documents submitted by a representative may raise concerns. This guide explains the five-year ban, procedural fairness letters, appeal options and the limited innocent mistake defence. Chaudhary […]
Citizenship Residency Requirement: 1,095 Days Explained (With Calculator Logic)
Applying for Canadian citizenship involves more than counting three years on a calendar. You need to establish how many days you were physically present in Canada, account for eligible time before becoming a permanent resident, and use the correct five-year eligibility period. Even a few incorrectly counted travel days can affect your application date. This […]
How to File a Mandamus Against IRCC Canada?
Is your immigration application stuck with IRCC? When a prolonged delay disrupts work, family reunification or travel, a mandamus application may offer a legal way to seek action. It asks the Federal Court to require a decision or another legally required step, not to approve your application. Whether it is appropriate depends on the full […]
Chaudhary Law Blog Ranked #20 on Feedspot’s Canadian Immigration Blog List
Chaudhary Law is pleased to share that, as of October 13, 2026, Feedspot lists Chaudhary Law Blog at #20 on its Canadian immigration blog list. The blog is included in Feedspot’s Top 50 Canada Immigration Blogs to Follow in 2026 list. chaudharylaw.websitereview.click/ View Feedspot’s Top 50 Canada Immigration Blogs list Chaudhary Law Blog Listed at […]
Canada’s Temporary Resident Population Continues to Decline
Canada’s temporary resident population continued to decline in July 2026, with the number of non permanent residents falling by 154,614 compared with July 2025. As of July 2026, Canada has about 2.78 million temporary residents, which is 6.7% of the total population of Canada. The largest declines were among study permit holders, which decreased by […]
Judicial Review of Visa Refusal in Canada: Process, Cost,Timelines
A visa refusal can be frustrating, particularly when important evidence appears to have been overlooked or the reasons do not make sense. Judicial review in Canada immigration provides a way to challenge how an immigration decision was made, rather than simply asking for the same result again. This article covers the main grounds for review, […]
Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship: Which Is Faster in 2026?
Deciding between inland and outland spousal sponsorship is not just a matter of selecting the route that has the shortest processing time since the applicant’s place of residence, whether or not they need to work in Canada, their ability to travel, and the situation if the application is rejected all have an impact. The rules […]
Express Entry CRS Calculator: How Each Point Is Awarded (2026 Rules)
Your Express Entry score can, in fact,t depend on a surprisingly small number of points. Age, education, level of language ability, experience of working in Canada and other factors all play a part, but not to the same extent, and the rules have been altered, especially since 2025. Using a CRS calculator can give you […]