Recent Changes to the Canadian Immigration System: What You Should Know

Who should attend?:  This workshop is recommended for any  frontline staff, middle management or directors of Newcomer Serving Organizations who have questions about this topic. This event is strictly for staff from MANSO member organizations

Description: Canada’s immigration system is evolving rapidly. Recent changes affecting work permits, permanent residence applications, and other key pathways have made navigating the system more complex than ever.

This webinar will discuss some of the key changes to applications for temporary and permanent residence categories.Participants will leave with practical insights to support newcomers and clients, ensuring they can navigate Canada’s immigration system with confidence.

Q&A: Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the presenter. Time is limited. Please ensure that any identifiable personal details must be removed when asking your questions; otherwise, it will be skipped.
 

Presenters:

Sofia Mirza, K.C. , B.Sc. (Maj.), B.A., LL.B.

Best Lawyers in Canada, Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law: 2022, 2024.
Sofia advises on all aspects of global mobility and immigration law matters. She counsels commercial and individual clients on entry to Canada, including for temporary residence applications (visitor, work, study permits and visas), criminal inadmissibility, and permanent residence (including spousal and common law sponsorships, provincial nominee and express entry applications) for those seeking settlement in Canada, relocating for work or to meet other cross-border related goals.

Kyle Wilfer, Associate, B.A., J.D.

Kyle is an associate in the firm’s business law practice, with a primary focus on immigration law. As part of the firm’s immigration and global mobility team, he assists clients on all aspects of immigration matters, including International Mobility Program (IMP) Applications, Criminal Inadmissibility Applications, Temporary Residence, and Permanent Residency Applications including those under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program and Spousal/Common Law Sponsorship categories.

Additional Information

• Recording: This session will not be recorded.
• Hosted by MANSO, in partnership with Community Legal Education Association (CLEA).

• This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection. 

• Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872.