Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.
His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.
IRCC reveals new Express Entry instructions for job offers without LMIAs, including placeholder numbers, key dates and CRS changes taking effect on November 3, 2026.
New Brunswick eases Atlantic Immigration Program restrictions for retail and hospitality workers. Find out which jobs qualify and what restrictions remain.
Canada announces Express Entry changes from November 3, adding up to 150 CRS points for high-wage workers and removing LMIA requirements for qualifying job offers.
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose to 34 months on October 9, 2026, even as the queue fell to about 130,700. What it means for Bill C-3 applicants.
Canada expands low-wage LMIA restrictions to 30 cities from October 9, 2026. See affected cities, employer exemptions and what foreign workers need to know in 2026.
Canada reveals 24,945 suspended immigration documents and 33,795 affected applications under Ebola restrictions, with protected persons facing major delays in 2026.
IRCC clarifies who qualifies for Canada’s immigration medical exam exemption, confirming applicants must live in Canada to reuse medical results from five years ago.
Canada bans AI-generated personal evidence in immigration and refugee hearings, while allowing limited AI use with disclosure and verification rules.
Quebec’s election puts major immigration cuts on the agenda, with plans to reduce permanent admissions, limit temporary residents and reshape skilled worker pathways.
Canada changes its refugee claim application process on November 3, 2026. Learn the deadline, portal changes and what asylum claimants need to do before then.
Canada clarifies work permit rules for home-based businesses, confirming residential addresses can support genuine job offers if employers meet IRCC tests.
Canada changes job offer rules for employer-specific work permits, giving applicants and employers a clearer chance to address IRCC concerns before refusal.
