Jennifer Roggemann Law Office

Hiring a foreign worker? The rules have shifted.

Under the new 2026 rules, employers must download all resumes received under their Job Bank post on a daily basis. Failing to download resumes from the Job Bank for just 21 days can automatically suspend your ad and reset your entire recruitment timeline. Don’t let a simple oversight cost you months of progress.

Read our essential 2026 Employer guide to avoid the most common LMIA pitfalls: https://jrlawoffice.com/how-to-get-an-lmia-in-canada-a-2026-employer-guide/

🇨🇦 Planning to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner in 2025?
You’re not alone, but longer wait times, stricter requirements, and shifting policies mean preparation is more important than ever.

📄 Our latest blog post walks you through updated timelines, eligibility rules, and the documents you must include to avoid delays or refusal.
Whether your partner is in Canada or overseas, this guide is for you.

Read the full post 👉 https://jrlawoffice.com/spouse-or-common-law-partner-sponsorship-update-in-2025/

✈️ Thinking of traveling while on a Canadian work or study permit?
Before you pack your bags, make sure you know the rules for re-entry — and the risks that can catch even experienced travelers off guard.

From losing implied status to forgetting a visa renewal, small mistakes can have major consequences at the border.

Read our latest post for practical, up-to-date guidance on what every international student and worker should know before traveling:
👉 https://jrlawoffice.com/travelling-while-on-a-work-or-study-permit-what-you-need-to-know/

⚠️ Misrepresentation or Just Forgetfulness? Know the Difference.

“Misrepresentation” sounds serious—because it is. It happens when something you say on an immigration application turns out to be untrue, even if unintentionally.

It could be something small, like failing to update your LinkedIn profile with your current employment.
Or something from your past, like an old DUI you thought didn’t matter anymore.

❗ Having a misrepresentation on your record can bar you from returning to Canada for up to 5 years.
📌 If you’re unsure whether something needs to be disclosed, don’t guess. We're here to help you get it right the first time.
Contact us today → https://jrlawoffice.com/contact-kitchener-lawyer-immigration/