Immigration Law Office of Ronen Kurzfeld

Immigration Law Office of Ronen Kurzfeld Fully licensed and insured Canadian immigration law firm headed by Ronen Kurzfeld Ronen Kurzfeld was interviewed by several leading media outlets in Canada.

Ronen Kurzfeld has dedicated his law career and practice exclusively to the area of Canadian Immigration Law. He is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section. Ronen Kurzfeld was also invited by Service Canada to provide opinions and comments about certain work permit programs. In order to qualify for relocati

on (permanent or temporary) to Canada and succeed with your application, you must present your case properly to an immigration officer who has the authority to grant or deny your application. We specialize in preparing perfected applications for both Canadian permanent residence and temporary residence (work, student, visitor permits).

08/19/2026

Starting classes in Canada this fall? Run through this checklist before the semester begins.

1. Letter of acceptance matches the program and institution named in your application
2. Proof of funds meets the current threshold and is documented correctly
3. Biometrics booked with enough lead time to process before your start date
4. Passport valid well beyond your expected arrival
5. Supporting documents translated and certified where required

Most study permit delays trace back to one of these five items, not to anything complicated. Catching a gap in August is a fix. Catching it the week before classes start is a crisis.

Save this post if you are working through your own file, or share it with someone who is.

Book a consultation and we will review your documents before you submit.

08/17/2026

Here's one that catches people off guard more than it should: your permanent resident status doesn't expire, but your PR card does, and that difference matters the moment you try to fly home.

If your card has expired while you're outside Canada, you can't simply board a flight and sort it out on arrival. You'll need a valid travel document issued before you travel, and that process takes time, time you don't have if your flight is already booked for next week.

The fix is boring but effective: check your expiry date now, especially if you have any international travel planned in the next year. Renewal is straightforward when you're not racing a deadline.

Save this post before you forget, or send it to someone you know who travels often.

Need help with a renewal or a travel document? Send us a message.

08/14/2026

A high CRS score used to be the whole game. That is no longer the full picture.

Canada's immigration system is gradually shifting away from a purely points based model and toward a hybrid approach that weighs your occupation, regional labour needs, and verified Canadian work experience more heavily. Two applicants with identical scores can now see very different outcomes depending on their job, their location, and how well documented their experience is.

Candidates already working in Canada, with a stable job and clean documentation, are positioned to benefit the most from this shift.

If your strategy was built entirely around chasing a number, it may be time to revisit it.

Book a consultation and let us build a plan around where the system is actually heading, not where it used to be.

08/12/2026

Every few months, a new Immigration Levels Plan gets published, and every few months the same misunderstanding follows it around.

People tend to treat the plan like a list of open doors: if your program isn't mentioned by name, they assume there's no room for them. That's not really how it works. The plan is closer to a forecast; it lays out roughly how many permanent residents Canada intends to welcome over the next few years (close to 1.2 million between 2026 and 2028) and signals where the government wants growth to happen, without spelling out exact eligibility for every individual case.

What it does do, quietly but significantly, is shape which programs expand, which provinces get more room to nominate, and where the government concentrates its invitations. Ignoring it because your specific pathway wasn't named by title is a mistake we see often.

Want to know what the plan actually means for your file? Book a consultation, and we'll walk you through it.

08/10/2026

You’re a doctor or researcher working in Canada. Here’s what changed.

Canada opened new Express Entry categories built specifically for medical doctors and researchers with Canadian work experience. Physical shortages across provinces and growth in the research and innovation sectors are driving the move, and it means a narrower group of applicants now has a more direct route into the pool.

The part most people miss: you don’t need a top tier CRS score to benefit. Category based draws weigh your occupation heavily, sometimes more heavily than your overall number. A candidate who might be overlooked in a general round could be exactly who this stream is built for.

If your work falls into medicine or research, don’t assume the general rules apply to you the same way. Send us your work history and we’ll tell you plainly where you stand.

08/07/2026

You checked your Express Entry score last month and moved on. It might be time to check again.

Canada has returned to a near biweekly draw schedule, issuing back to back invitations this July with cutoff scores holding in the 507 to 518 range for candidates with Canadian work experience. That is a tighter window than it looks. A small update to your profile, a new language test result, or a recent job title change can be the difference between an invitation this round or another few months of waiting.

If your profile has been sitting untouched, pull it back up. A few minutes now could save you months later.

Send us a message and we will take a look at your file with you.

07/31/2026

Every successful immigration journey begins with careful planning. From understanding eligibility requirements to preparing accurate documentation, taking the right steps before you apply can help reduce delays and avoid unnecessary complications.

A well-prepared application not only saves time but also gives you greater confidence throughout the immigration process. Planning ahead today can make a meaningful difference in your future.

📩 Book your immigration assessment today and start your journey with confidence.

07/29/2026

Immigration requirements, eligibility criteria, and application procedures can change over time. Submitting an application based on outdated information may lead to unnecessary delays or missed opportunities.

Before applying, always review the latest requirements and ensure your documents meet current guidelines. A well-informed application is a stronger application.

📩 Apply with confidence through careful planning and trusted professional guidance.

07/27/2026

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continue to play an important role in Canada's immigration system by helping provinces address local labour market needs and attract skilled professionals.

As regional priorities evolve, PNPs can provide valuable opportunities for applicants whose skills and experience align with the needs of specific provinces. Understanding which program best matches your profile can improve your chances of success.

📩 Explore the Provincial Nominee Program that best fits your immigration goals.

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