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Plain-language explanations of Canadian immigration and refugee law, written by our counsel and updated as the rules change.
Refugee claims after Bill C-12: the one-year and 14-day rules explained
Since March 2026, when you make a refugee claim can decide whether you ever get a hearing. Here is who the new rules affect, what happens to claims caught by them, and why waiting is now the most dangerous choice.
November 9, 2026 | 6 min read Refugee claimsNew refugee claim and hearing rules from November 3, 2026
On November 3, 2026, both IRCC and the Refugee Protection Division changed how claims are made and prepared. The new deadlines come much earlier in the process, so documents and preparation have to start sooner.
November 9, 2026 | 5 min read DetentionWhat happens at a first detention review, and how to prepare a release plan
When the CBSA detains someone, the family often has hours, not days, to prepare. The first detention review takes place within 48 hours, and what is ready for that hearing can decide whether your relative comes home.
November 9, 2026 | 6 min read SponsorshipInland or outland: choosing the right route for your spousal sponsorship
Most couples choose inland or outland sponsorship based on where the partner is living today. That is only part of the question. The route also decides whether your partner can work, whether they can travel, and whether you can appeal if the application is refused.
November 9, 2026 | 5 min read InadmissibilityCriminal rehabilitation or a temporary resident permit: which one do you need?
A past conviction, even an old one for impaired driving, can stop you at the Canadian border. The two main solutions work very differently. Which one fits depends mostly on two things: how long ago your sentence ended, and why you need to come.
November 9, 2026 | 5 min readArticles are general information, not legal advice, and reflect the law on the date shown.
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