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Jasmine Low

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Jasmine Low

Jasmine Low has a background in policy analysis for the public sector. She moved to Calgary from Surrey, BC, in 2021 and can spot an error in a legal draft from a mile away.

Self-Employed Persons Program in Canada: Eligibility and Pathway Guide
Permanent Residence
Self-Employed Persons Program in Canada: Eligibility and Pathway Guide

Everything you need to know about the Self-Employed Persons Program, from eligibility requirements to the current application pause, plus how to prepare…

Apr 18, 2026 7 min read
Understanding Investigations into “Shams”: How IRCC Assesses Marital Authenticity in Spousal Sponsorship
Permanent Residence
Understanding Investigations into “Shams”: How IRCC Assesses Marital Authenticity in Spousal Sponsorship

Learn how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) investigates marriage fraud in spousal sponsorship applications, the red flags officers look for, and…

Apr 17, 2026 7 min read
NEXUS Biometrics: Managing Identity for Name Changes and Dual Citizenship
News & Updates
NEXUS Biometrics: Managing Identity for Name Changes and Dual Citizenship

The NEXUS program relies on encrypted biometrics, making consistent identity documentation crucial for frequent travelers crossing both U.S. and Canadian borders.

Apr 17, 2026 3 min read
The One-Year Asylum Deadline: How Missing the Filing Window Triggers an Automatic IRB Referral Block
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
The One-Year Asylum Deadline: How Missing the Filing Window Triggers an Automatic IRB Referral Block

This guide details the strict 12-month filing window for asylum claims at the Canadian border and why failing to file evidence within…

Apr 17, 2026 2 min read
Bill C-12: Changes to Immigration Powers and Bulk Application Controls
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
Bill C-12: Changes to Immigration Powers and Bulk Application Controls

Bill C-12 significantly expands the government's authority to manage, suspend, or cancel large groups of immigration applications and documents to combat systemic…

Apr 17, 2026 3 min read
Sweetgrass-Coutts Border Enforcement Intensifies: What Commercial Drivers Need to Know About Seizures in 2026
US-Canada Cross Border
Sweetgrass-Coutts Border Enforcement Intensifies: What Commercial Drivers Need to Know About Seizures in 2026

High-value narcotics seizures at the Coutts port of entry between late 2025 and 2026 confirm significantly heightened border scrutiny for all commercial…

Apr 17, 2026 4 min read
Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration: Understanding the Potential for a Five-Year Ban
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration: Understanding the Potential for a Five-Year Ban

False or misleading information on an application can lead to a five-year entry ban and a permanent fraud record. Learn how IRCC…

Apr 17, 2026 4 min read
The US Visa Refusal Trap: Why Non-Disclosure is the Biggest Threat to Your Canadian Application
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
The US Visa Refusal Trap: Why Non-Disclosure is the Biggest Threat to Your Canadian Application

Failure to disclose a past US visa rejection, even if seemingly minor, can trigger severe inadmissibility findings in your Canadian file. Full…

Apr 16, 2026 5 min read
CBSA Raises Enforcement Targets: Reaching 20,000 Annual Removal Goal by 2026
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
CBSA Raises Enforcement Targets: Reaching 20,000 Annual Removal Goal by 2026

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is increasing removal capacity to meet a 20,000 annual target using focused investigations against serious criminal activities.

Apr 16, 2026 3 min read
Minister Diab Marks Citizenship Week 2026 Ceremony Details
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Diab Marks Citizenship Week 2026 Ceremony Details

Minister Lena Metlege Diab highlighted Canadian citizenship during Citizenship Week (April 12–18, 2026), emphasizing that citizenship is a privilege that mandates participation…

Apr 16, 2026 4 min read