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06/28/2026

approved nearly every from some countries, but rejected most from others

Canada received thousands of visitor applications from those planning to visit the country for the World Cup, but under half got approved.

06/26/2026

Important enforcement update for immigration practitioners and the communities we serve.

The Canada Border Services Agency has confirmed 484 immigration investigations opened nationwide in connection with extortion-related criminal activity, 196 of them in the Greater Toronto Area alone. As of June 18, 139 removal orders have been issued and 81 individuals removed from Canada.

This is a significant and welcome enforcement action. A few observations worth noting for those who work in this space:

Inadmissibility on grounds of serious criminality and organised crime is a powerful tool, and CBSA is clearly deploying it. The agency's collaboration with Peel Regional Police, the RCMP, and provincial task forces reflects exactly how immigration enforcement is meant to work when foreign nationals exploit a pathway into this country to commit violent crimes.

For our South Asian communities in Brampton, Mississauga, Surrey, and beyond, communities that have borne the brunt of this extortion wave, this is a message that the system can and does respond.

Immigration is a privilege, not a right. Those who use their presence in Canada to threaten, extort, and endanger others will and should face its consequences, including removal.

Sharing this for awareness. If you have information on individuals involved in these activities, the CBSA tip line is open: 1-888-502-9060.

Across the country, the Canada Border Services Agency has opened 484 immigration investigations involving foreign nationals tied to extortion.

05/23/2026

The United States just fundamentally changed the rules for over 800,000 people — mid-process.

On Friday, USCIS issued a memo stating that most foreigners seeking green cards will now be required to leave the US and apply from their home countries. Adjustment of status — the process that allowed people already lawfully in the US to obtain permanent residence without departing — will be granted only in "extraordinary circumstances."

Let that sink in.

In 2024 alone, more than 820,000 green cards were approved through adjustment of status. That is not a policy footnote. That is the primary pathway used by H-1B workers, students, spouses of US citizens, and employer-sponsored professionals who have built their lives in the United States — often for years.

What does this mean in practice?

→ A spouse of a US citizen who entered on a valid visa and filed their green card application could now be required to return to their home country — and wait.

→ A skilled foreign worker on an H-1B whose employer-sponsored green card petition is approved may face consular processing abroad, adding months or years to a process already measured in years.

→ Consulates around the world — already under significant backlogs — will be asked to absorb hundreds of thousands of new files. Processing times will lengthen. Family separations will follow.

This is not a minor procedural adjustment. It is a structural dismantling of a pathway that has functioned for decades.

For skilled professionals currently navigating US immigration uncertainty, a few observations from the Canadian side of the border:

Canada's Express Entry system has issued over 53,000 invitations to apply in the first 11 weeks of 2026 alone. Our federal skilled worker, Canadian Experience Class, and trades programs offer transparent, points-based pathways to permanent residence — without requiring applicants to leave the country mid-process to preserve their eligibility.

Stability matters. Predictability matters. The legal framework governing your immigration journey matters.

If you or your clients are reassessing options in light of today's developments, I am available for consultations. Canadian permanent residence is not a consolation prize — for many globally mobile professionals, it is increasingly the more secure long-term strategy.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/politics/green-card-changes-trump.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.

04/21/2026

Every immigration file tells a story — and this one is a reminder of why this work matters.

A Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) on medical grounds is one of the most anxiety-inducing challenges an applicant can face. The stakes are high, the process is complex, and the margin for error is slim.

We are honoured to share this testimonial from our client A.Z. Rizvi of Oakville, ON, whose Permanent Residence application was successfully approved after navigating exactly that challenge.

At the Law Office of Sajjad A. Malik (SAMLAW), we believe every client deserves thorough preparation, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy — regardless of how complex the circumstances.

If you or someone you know is facing a PFL, medical inadmissibility concerns, or any complex immigration matter, we are here to help.

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04/15/2026

Thankful for being featured in Canada’s national newspaper, the Toronto Star..

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-is-overhauling-its-signature-skilled-immigration-system-heres-what-is-changing/article_a19c2606-fd74-4f76-bcb2-c5a5c2dabf5d.html