Category: Helpful Tips

Introduction Recently, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern in immigration decisions. Both in federal court cases and in my immigration practice, officers are increasingly refusing applications for boilerplate reasons — generic phrases copied from templates — without engaging with the documents submitted, analyzing the evidence, or explaining why they are rejecting contradictory proof. In these cases, […]

In 2025 FC 1014, the Federal Court upheld the refusal of a C11 work permit extension, reaffirming the rigorous evidentiary burden placed on self-employed foreign nationals seeking to remain in Canada under IRPR section 205(a). The ruling offers valuable insight into how immigration officers—and the Court—assess ongoing “significant benefit” in the context of temporary entrepreneurial […]

With immigration points being harder to obtain and fewer clear options for permanent residency, many foreign entrepreneurs in Canada are choosing to extend their Significant Benefit (C11) work permits while they plan their next steps. If you are a self-employed entrepreneur or a business owner in Canada whose work permit expires soon, this article is […]

Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program allows foreign entrepreneurs to get permanent residence while building innovative businesses that contribute to the Canadian economy. But entrepreneurship is a reality where not all start-ups succeed. At Sobirovs Law Firm, we get asked: What happens if my start-up fails after I apply for Canadian PR? Will I lose my […]