Recent BC PNP updates, including the April 23, 2026 updates, are concentrated almost entirely on Skills Immigration. Read more about what the changes are
A UK-trained midwife in British Columbia, who completed a program at University of British Columbia, was twice refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit and forced to leave Canada, raising broader concerns about how IRCC policies are being applied. Will Tao of Heron Law Offices, speaking to CityNews, noted that current decision-making trends may be exacerbating Canada’s healthcare workforce shortages.
As of March 31, 2026, hosts will be able to show that they meet the MNI requirement through two alternative ways: 1) Hosts can show they meet or exceed the MNI in one of two taxation years before the time of application and 2) The visiting parent or grandparent’s income can be added to the host’s income to cover any shortfall.
Heron Law Offices participates in an Osgoode Hall panel examining how AI is shaping Canadian immigration decision-making and its implications for fairness, transparency, and human rights.
In the milestone 30th anniversary edition of the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Will Tao, has been continuously recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Legal Practitioners in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This honor reflects a prestigious, long-standing peer-review process that identifies the country’s top legal professionals.