What Changed? And Why Brampton Is Feeling It?
Over the past year, immigration rules in Canada have changed drastically, and nowhere are the effects more visible than in Brampton. Students are losing work opportunities, spouses are being denied permits, and families are scrambling to stay together. The rules are complex, and misinformation is everywhere. Here are the major changes that are directly affecting students, workers, and families in Brampton right now:
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We Can Help You Find Solutions To The New Challenges Of Canadian Immigration
Every change in the law creates new risks, but also new strategies. At Brace Law, we take the confusion out of immigration and build clear, realistic pathways for students, workers, and families in Brampton. Learn below about how we address the biggest challenges.
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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Issues
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Spousal Work Permit Denials
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Study Permit Applications Under the Cap
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Closed Work Permits
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Reduced Family Sponsorship Targets
Proven Track Record
Brace Law has been recognized as a top-rated immigration law firm in Ontario since 2020. We have successfully helped students, workers, and families with complex PGWP cases, spousal work permit restrictions, and family sponsorships. When approvals are harder to get, experience matters more than promises.
Local Focus, Real Expertise
We work with clients in Brampton and the GTA every single day. That means we know how the recent study permit caps, PAL requirements, and sponsorship limits are affecting this community specifically. Our strategies are built on local insight and proven legal knowledge, not generic advice.
Clear and Honest Guidance
Many lawyers will tell you what you want to hear. At Brace Law, we tell you the truth, even if it is difficult, and then we give you a clear plan forward. Clients trust us because we combine honesty with real solutions that get results.
Multilingual Team
We speak your language, but we also speak the language of immigration law fluently. This combination allows us to communicate clearly while also navigating the system with precision. Familiarity helps, but favorable results come from skill and experience.
Personalized Attention
No two cases are alike. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, gather the right documentation, and build the strongest possible application. Our clients never feel like just another file on a desk.
Award Winning Multilingual Team Serving Ontario’s Diverse Communities
Brace Law is a trusted law firm with offices in Vaughan, Oakville, and Hamilton, Ontario. We proudly serve clients throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), providing experienced legal representation in criminal law, immigration law, civil litigation, family law, real estate law, and wills and estates.
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Your Fears Addressed.
Canada has limited the number of study permits until 2026, and Ontario has some of the strictest limits. This means fewer approvals for students applying to schools like Sheridan, Humber, and private colleges in Brampton. Brace Law helps by making sure your application is complete, competitive, and backed by the required Provincial Attestation Letter.
As of January 2025, only spouses of students in master’s, PhD, or certain professional programs qualify for an open work permit. If your spouse was denied, we explore alternatives such as employer-supported permits, sponsorship, or other legal options to protect your family’s income.
Not all diploma programs qualify anymore. IRCC updated the list of eligible programs in July 2025, and many shorter programs no longer lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit. We assess your program against the new list and build a strategy to help you stay in Canada if you are no longer eligible.
Yes, but it is not automatic. A temporary policy allows workers to apply to change employers or occupations before receiving a new permit, but the process is complex and time-sensitive. Brace Law guides you step by step to make sure you do not lose your status while switching.
Canada reduced the number of spots for spousal, child, and parent sponsorships under the 2025 to 2027 immigration plan. This means longer waits and more refusals. We help families prepare complete applications with strong supporting evidence to increase approval chances.
You can apply on your own, but with caps, restrictions, and lower approval targets, mistakes are more costly than ever. A lawyer ensures your application meets every requirement, avoids common errors, and gives you the best possible chance at success.
Because results matter. We are a top-rated firm serving Brampton since 2020, trusted by students, workers, and families. Our expertise with the newest rules, combined with honest guidance and personalized strategies, has helped hundreds of clients secure approvals even under stricter conditions.
It may feel that way with all the new restrictions, but most of the time there is still a path forward. Whether it is through a different program, an employer-based permit, or a sponsorship strategy, we find options that people did not know they had.
No. In many cases, refusals can be challenged or reapplied with stronger documentation and legal arguments. The sooner you act, the more options you have. Brace Law helps clients recover from setbacks and move forward with renewed confidence.
Yes. Immigration in Canada is getting tougher, but there are still legal pathways available. The key is knowing which ones apply to you. With the right guidance, many clients who felt hopeless have been able to stay, work, or reunite with their families.
Then you are exactly the kind of person who benefits from working with a lawyer. One small error or missing document can mean months of delays or even losing status. We make sure your application is correct the first time so you can move forward with peace of mind.
Family separation is one of the hardest outcomes of these new rules. While Canada has reduced targets, strong applications are still being approved. We fight to give your family the best chance to stay together and work toward reunification as quickly as possible.
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