Weekly Digest | July 5, 2026

Key Highlights:

Temporary Resident Visa – Ashoori v. Canada, 2026 FC 875
Spousal Sponsorship – Coffigny v. Canada, 2026 FC 874
Start-Up Visa Work Permit – Gor v. Canada, 2026 FC 872
Work Permit – Majid v. Canada, 2026 FC 871
Post-Graduation Work Permit – Shivanshu v. Canada, 2026 FC 879
Canadian Experience Class – Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 892
Canada Day Statement
New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot Extended
IRPR Amendments on International Flight Transit
IRPR Amendments on Seizure and Holding Facilities
Latest Draws
Important Upcoming Dates

Recent Case Law

Temporary Resident Visa – Ashoori v. Canada, 2026 FC 875: TRVs refused for Iranian mother and adult daughter planning a March 18 to April 1, 2025 tourism trip to Calgary, Banff, Vancouver, and Whistler through a North Vancouver tour company. Principal applicant worked remotely as a marketing manager, was divorced, had deceased parents, and had siblings in Iran. Secondary applicant was single and self-employed at a beauty salon. Officer found the travel purpose vague and poorly documented, remote work insufficient to show financial establishment or strong ties to Iran, limited pull-back family ties, and plans inconsistent with a temporary stay. Court considered both refusals, and found both reasonable and procedurally fair. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Spousal Sponsorship – Coffigny v. Canada, 2026 FC 874: Family class PR refused for Cuban applicant excluded under IRPR 117(9)(d) because she was not declared or examined when the sponsor became a permanent resident. The couple married shortly before the sponsor landed in 2011, and officer also relied on evidence they had lived together since 2007. Prior sponsorship was refused; sponsor later faced admissibility proceedings, but the IAD set aside his exclusion order. Applicant sought H&C relief based on sponsor’s mistake, long separation, continued marriage, visits to Cuba, miscarriage, and country conditions. Court found officer was not bound by the IAD decision and reasonably gave more weight to the non-disclosure than the H&C factors. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Start-Up Visa Work Permit – Gor v. Canada, 2026 FC 872: SUV work permit refused for Indian applicant proposing a wellness app and wearable armband through Misobo Wellness Inc., where he would be CTO. Officer was not satisfied on funds, temporary intent, or purpose of stay. Applicant relied on affidavits showing access to CAD $41,433 and CAD $28,375, an Investor Wise Valuation Report worth about CAD $23,000, and a designated entity Commitment Certificate. Court found officer unreasonably rejected the valuation report because another name appeared on it, despite applicant’s name also appearing and the other person being listed as “Relationship Handler.” Officer failed to address financial evidence pointing to a different result. Judicial review granted. Read more

Work Permit – Majid v. Canada, 2026 FC 871: Work permit refused for Iranian applicant applying as accompanying spouse of a worker in Canada. Officer found key proof of spouse’s Canadian employment illegible, including pay slips, bank statements, and employment letters, and noted Iranian bank funds may not be transferable to Canada. Applicant tried to file clearer copies on judicial review, but the Court would not consider documents that were not before the officer. Court found the issue was readability, not credibility or genuineness, and applicant was responsible for submitting a clear, complete, and decipherable application. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Post-Graduation Work Permit – Shivanshu v. Canada, 2026 FC 879: PGWP refused for Indian applicant who studied at Conestoga College but whose application included a fraudulent Canadore College transcript and completion letter. Applicant was found inadmissible for misrepresentation for five years. Applicant blamed a consultant, saying he did not study at Canadore or submit the documents. Court found officer considered the PFL response and reasonably concluded the applicant failed to exercise due diligence in choosing the consultant and reviewing the submission. Innocent misrepresentation exception did not assist. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

Canadian Experience Class – Singh v. Canada, 2026 FC 892: CEC PR refused after officer deducted 50 CRS points claimed for a Certificate of Qualification as a truck driver. Applicant relied on MELT, Class AZ licence, and Air Brake Endorsement, and argued NOC 73300 appeared on an earlier Express Entry PDI list. Court found Skilled Trades Ontario is the competent body for Certificates of Qualification in Ontario and does not issue them for truck drivers. Neither PDI removed the need for an actual Certificate of Qualification. Court rejected procedural fairness, legitimate expectation, bias, inconsistency, and Charter arguments. Judicial review dismissed. Read more

IRCC News Updates

Canada Day Statement – July 1, 2026: Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab issued a Canada Day statement celebrating Canada’s diversity, shared values, official languages, and the contributions of newcomers, including those taking the oath of citizenship at ceremonies across Canada, while also recognizing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and the importance of reconciliation. Read more

Provincial Government News

New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot Extended: New Brunswick has extended the Private Career College Graduate Pilot in a limited capacity until the end of 2027 for eligible international students already registered in specific programs who would not have graduated before the original pilot end date. Once the pilot closes, no new nominations will be issued, and students who do not qualify or graduate after closure are encouraged to review other New Brunswick immigration streams. Read more

Canada Gazette Updates

IRPR Amendments on International Flight Transit – July 1, 2026: The Canada Gazette published regulations amending the IRPR to address passengers transiting through Canada between international flights, including references to designated holding areas, the requirement that anyone leaving a sterile transit area or designated holding area appear immediately for examination, and updated transporter information requirements confirming transit status and first destination outside Canada. Read more

IRPR Amendments on Seizure and Holding Facilities – July 1, 2026: The Canada Gazette published IRPR amendments clarifying rules on the return of seized items, including replacing the requirement to “demonstrate” entitlement with written submissions, requiring returned items to be returned without delay, and updating wording for transporters’ obligation to provide adequate holding and examination facilities free of charge, with related French-language corrections. Read more

Latest Draws

Important Upcoming Dates

July 6, 2026: Opening of Yukon Nominee Program’s second 2026 Expression of Interest intake period under its points-based system, with priority for health care professionals, rural employers, and candidates with Yukon ties. Read more and Read more

July 15, 2026: Effective date of new regulations strengthening oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants. Read more Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 9: Read more

July 20, 2026: Deadline to comment on proposed IRPR amendments to operationalize asylum reforms under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act. Read more

July 20, 2026: Deadline to comment on proposed amendments to the Refugee Protection Division Rules, which would align RPD procedures with new asylum reforms. Read more

July 20, 2026: End of IRCC’s FIFA 2026 public policy exempting certain FIFA-invited TRV applicants from the biometrics requirement. Read more

July 31, 2026: End of Canada’s FIFA 2026 work authorization exemption allowing select FIFA-invited foreign nationals to perform time-limited work in Canada without a work permit. Read more

July 31, 2026: Expiry of IRCC’s temporary public policy for certain Palestinian nationals in Canada, which allows eligible applicants to apply for fee-exempt temporary status extensions, open work permits, or study permits. Read more

July 31, 2026: Expiry of IRCC’s in-Canada temporary special measures for foreign nationals affected by the crisis in the State of Palestine. Read more

August 28, 2026: End date of IRCC’s temporary Ebola-related measures for certain foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda. Read more Public Health: Read more Canada Gazette: Read more

August 31, 2026: Deadline to register for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative. Read more