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Please join us in welcoming back, as an Associate Lawyer, Joseph Hunter to the GGFI Law team. We look forward to continuing to work with you, Joseph!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Lawyer, Elizabeth Kim, to the GGFI Law team. We look forward to working with you, Elizabeth!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Lawyer, Jennifer Mohomed-Indarsingh, to the GGFI Law team. We look forward to working with you, Jennifer!

Please join us in welcoming back, as an Associate Lawyer, Manuela Jimenez Bueno to the GGFI Law team. We look forward to continuing to work with you, Manuela! 

CUAET Measures Extended to July 31, 2024

Persons who applied under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and received a positive decision on or after February 4, 2024 will have until July 31, 2024 to arrive in Canada and apply for inland study permits and open work permits. Persons who qualify will not have to pay the permit application and processing fees. 

A complete summary of the ongoing CUAET measures can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cuaet-processing-delays-extension.html

New Designated ECA for Architects

As of May 20, 2024, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board will be authorized to issue Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) for applicants under National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 21200 – Architects.

Permanent Residence Fees Increasing

On April 30, 2024, IRCC will be increasing the permanent residence application fees. A chart setting out the fee increases can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/increase-permanent-residence-fees-april-2024.html