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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.

Biometrics in Canadian immigration: what applicants need to do
Tips & Guides
Biometrics in Canadian immigration: what applicants need to do

A practical, newcomer-friendly guide to biometrics in Canadian immigration, covering why they’re required and how to prepare for your appointment.

Apr 28, 2026 6 min read
Dual Citizenship in Canada: Understanding Your Global Legal Status
Canadian Citizenship
Dual Citizenship in Canada: Understanding Your Global Legal Status

Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, removes the first-generation limit for citizenship by descent and imposes a three-year residence requirement for parents…

Apr 23, 2026 5 min read
Canadian Citizenship Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Canadian Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare

A detailed walkthrough of the citizenship test format, scoring, and proven study strategies, with official requirements and feedback from applicants who have…

Apr 22, 2026 8 min read
Auditor General Flags 153,000 Potentially Non-Compliant Study Permits Amid International Student Program Reforms
News & Updates
Auditor General Flags 153,000 Potentially Non-Compliant Study Permits Amid International Student Program Reforms

The Auditor General's 2026 report reveals systemic integrity gaps, flagging over 153,000 non-compliant study permits while citing limited federal capacity to investigate.

Apr 18, 2026 3 min read
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