Canada Removes Extra CRS Points for Job Offers
IRCC removed extra CRS points for valid job offers in Express Entry, changing how candidates are ranked in the pool.
Your Canadian immigration case, handled personally.
I prepare every application myself. Every time.
Brigitte Khayat, RCIC-IRB
CICC-Licensed IRB-Authorized CAPIC Member
How I work
Your case, read on its own facts.
My practice covers permanent residence, temporary permits, citizenship, and refugee matters. I work with individuals and families across the GTA, elsewhere in Canada, and abroad.
For most clients, the stakes are large: whether a family stays together, or where a life gets built. Each file starts with a careful read of your facts. From there, I prepare your application or submissions and keep you in the loop at every step. Immigration decisions turn on detail, and detail is where I spend most of my time.
- Licensed by CICC
- Authorized to represent clients before the IRB
- Bound by strict ethical and professional standards
- Member of CAPIC
What I work on
My practice covers the four main areas of Canadian immigration. I handle every file myself from start to finish.
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Permanent Residence
I help you pick the pathway that fits your profile, then build a file that holds up to an officer's scrutiny.
- Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications
- Spousal, family & parents/grandparents sponsorship
- PR card renewal, PRTD & humanitarian applications
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Temporary Residence
Timing is where temporary permits go wrong. A lapsed status or a late extension follows you into every later application, so I keep your status intact while we work toward the next step.
- Visitor visa, super visa & visitor record extensions
- Study permit, PGWP & study permit extensions
- Work permit, LMIA & open work permit applications
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Citizenship
Citizenship is usually the last step of a long road. I make sure the final application, and the residency math behind it, is done right the first time.
- Citizenship application preparation, submission & IRCC follow-up
- Citizenship certificates, proof of citizenship & passport applications
- Document review, application support & IRCC communication
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Refugee Protection
A refugee claim is decided on your story and your evidence. I prepare both carefully, represent you before the IRB, and stay with your file through to protected person permanent residence.
- Refugee claim preparation, filing & hearing support
- Protected person permanent residence & travel documents
- CBSA deferral requests, IRB/IRCC forms & evidence disclosure
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From the immigration blog
Notes on IRCC rules and decisions that may affect an application or case.
Bill C-71 and Canadian Citizenship by Descent Changes
The federal government introduced Bill C-71, which would change Canadian citizenship by descent rules.
Canada to Target In-Demand Occupations in Express Entry
IRCC announced new Express Entry authorities to invite candidates based on in-demand occupations instead of only highest CRS scores.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what I'm most often asked before a consultation.
What type of consultations do you offer?
Both in-person and virtual. In-person consultations happen at my office in the GTA. Virtual consultations work for clients elsewhere in Canada and abroad, and are the norm for most of my files.
How do consultations work?
A consultation runs one hour. I review the key facts of your case, look at the options that actually apply to your situation, and walk you through what each one involves. If we decide to move forward and you retain my services, the consultation fee is applied toward those services.
Why is the consultation paid?
A consultation is real work. For an hour, I review your documents, think through your options under current IRCC rules and case law, and give you advice specific to your situation. That kind of focused review takes time and professional judgment, which is what you are paying for. If you retain my services afterward, the consultation fee is applied to the retainer.
Do you offer consultations in multiple languages?
Yes. I consult in English, French, Arabic, and Greek. Many clients find it easier to discuss the details of their case in their first language.
Can you help if my case is complicated or I've had issues before?
Often, yes. A significant part of my practice involves files with prior refusals, procedural history, humanitarian considerations, or tight deadlines. Each one gets a careful review on its own facts. A consultation is the right place to understand what is possible in your specific situation.
What should I prepare before a consultation?
Any relevant immigration documents, recent correspondence from IRCC or the IRB, a timeline of key dates, prior applications, and a short written summary of your situation. The clearer the facts going in, the more we can accomplish in an hour.