Category: Immigration News

A silver pen rests on a Canadian flag near a visa document, symbolizing the process of applying for a Canadian visa, highlighting recent changes to open work permit eligibility for spouses in Canada.

Canada Open Work Permits: 2025 Changes and Eligibility Requirements

Important Update on Open Work Permits for Family Members of Foreign Workers in Canada As of January 21, 2025, significant changes are being implemented to the eligibility requirements for open work permits (OWPs) for family members of foreign workers and certain international students in Canada. These changes also impact the eligibility of dependent children, making […]

Written by Rakhmad Sobirov on February 7, 2025

A book titled Immigration Law lies on a desk next to a rolled-up document tied with a red ribbon and a passport, hinting at the impact of the major change announced: Express Entry candidates may lose additional points for LMIA-based job offers. A gavel is seen in the background.

New Changes Explained: Express Entry and LMIA-based job offer points

On December 17, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for LMIA-based job offers will soon be eliminated. Previously, candidates could receive 50 or 200 CRS points if they had a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based job offer, which often boosted their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply […]

Written by Elora Jusay Relucano on December 19, 2024

Enter To Win One of the THREE Free Business Immigration Consultations

If you’re interested in expanding your business in Canada, we have an excellent opportunity for you! The Sobirovs Law Firm is excited to offer 3 Free Consultations that could help pave the way to your entrepreneurial success in Canada. Key Giveaway Details Where to enter? You can enter the giveaway by completing our survey here. […]

Written by Rakhmad Sobirov on August 21, 2023

Rakhmad Sobirov Featured in a Leading HR Magazine Cover Photo

Rakhmad Sobirov Featured in a Leading HR Magazine (SHRM)

Sobirovs Law Firm is delighted to share that our Managing Lawyer, Rakhmad Sobirov, has been featured in an SHRM article discussing the dynamic shift in Canada’s tech talent pool. The article highlights recent Canadian initiatives designed to attract international tech talent. Read the full article: Canada Reaches Work Permit Cap for H-1B Visa Holders in […]

Written by Rakhmad Sobirov on July 27, 2023

Canada Launches Tech Talent Strategy Cover Photo

Canada Launches Tech Talent Strategy: What It Means To You & What You Should Do Next

Canada’s thriving tech industry will be boosted with the launch of the country’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. In this article, we will highlight the changes and improvements introduced by this new Strategy and share our preliminary thoughts on how they may affect you and what you should do next […]

Written by Rakhmad Sobirov on June 29, 2023

A person draped in a Canadian flag stands outdoors. Large text reads “Remarkable Canadians” over a background with red maple leaves and faint mountain scenery.

Service With A Smile: How to Come to Canada as a Dentist | Remarkable Canadians

Canadian Dental Education: An Inspiring Journey of Dr. Paz Kobilov. Dr. Paz Kobilov, a general dentist practicing in Kingston, Canada, shares his inspiring journey of becoming a dentist in Canada after starting his career in Uzbekistan and then moving to the United States. Dr. Kobilov graduated from the Tashkent Medical Institute in 1988 and also […]

Written by Sobirovs Law Firm on April 11, 2023

Make Your First Step Towards Canada

URL
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name*
Email*
Phone*
How did you hear about us?*
Your Citizenship*
Please identify which of the following best describes you?*
Please describe your situation below.*
CAPTCHA

WE ARE MEMBERS OF