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Oswaldo Ruiz

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Oswaldo Ruiz

Oswaldo Ruiz worked in archives before joining ehCanadaVisa. He has a quiet obsession with source verification and will not trust a document until he has seen the original filing.

Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’s
News & Updates
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’s

IRCC's 2025 Francophone admissions share reached 8.9% outside Quebec; 5,000 new provincial designation spaces start in 2026. Details for St. John's and…

Sep 25, 2026 4 min read
Spring Economic Update 2026 Allocates $755 Million to Sport System, Minister Diab Says
News & Updates
Spring Economic Update 2026 Allocates $755 Million to Sport System, Minister Diab Says

The Spring Economic Update 2026 commits $755 million over five years to sport, including $50 million for event hosting and $45 million…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
Minister Metlege Diab’s Canada Day Statement: Citizenship Oaths and the Express Entry Machine
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Metlege Diab’s Canada Day Statement: Citizenship Oaths and the Express Entry Machine

On July 1, 2026, Minister Lena Metlege Diab issued a Canada Day statement emphasizing citizenship ceremonies and the enduring contributions of newcomers,…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
Minister Metlege Diab to Announce Francophone Immigration Project in Winnipeg
News & Updates
Minister Metlege Diab to Announce Francophone Immigration Project in Winnipeg

An IRCC media advisory confirms a July 6 press conference for an innovative Francophone immigration project in Manitoba, building on federal category-based…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Parliamentary Secretary Fragiskatos to Announce National Food Security Strategy in Windsor, Ontario — Immigration Pathways for Agri-Food Workers
News & Updates
Parliamentary Secretary Fragiskatos to Announce National Food Security Strategy in Windsor, Ontario — Immigration Pathways for Agri-Food Workers

The July 6, 2026 announcement in Windsor connects local food systems to the federal National Food Security Strategy and raises practical questions…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults
Canadian Citizenship
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults

On July 29, 2026, IRCC removed the daily cap on online passport renewals, opening the portal permanently to all eligible Canadian adults…

Sep 19, 2026 13 min read
Ottawa extends federal fuel excise tax relief to January 31, 2027, then partial rate until March 31
News & Updates
Ottawa extends federal fuel excise tax relief to January 31, 2027, then partial rate until March 31

The federal fuel excise tax suspension continues through January 31, 2027, with a 50% rate from February 1 to March 31, 2027,…

Sep 19, 2026 7 min read
Tips & Guides
LMIA Required or LMIA‑Exempt? The TFWP and IMP Work Permit Tracks Under IRPR r.203 and r.204

Section 203 of the IRPR makes an LMIA the default for a work permit; IRPR r.204 lists the exemptions that define the…

Sep 19, 2026 8 min read
How Canadian Immigration Changed in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Express Entry Application
News & Updates
How Canadian Immigration Changed in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Express Entry Application

The 2025 introduction of category-based Express Entry draws splits the pool. Your occupation and language now determine which path to permanent residence…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
IRCC Application Portals Compared: Secure Account vs. Paper Filing
Tips & Guides
IRCC Application Portals Compared: Secure Account vs. Paper Filing

IRCC’s secure account page on Canada.ca defines three filing profiles—online-mandatory, optional, and paper-only—so your specific program, not personal preference, determines which channel…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
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