Practice Areas

Welcome. We are a Toronto-based immigration law office serving clients from our North York head office and abroad. If you want us to review your situation quickly, please complete our Free Assessment (https://moyal.com/free-assessment/) or contact us via our contact form (https://moyal.com/contact-us/). We handle inland and overseas files and guide clients through the full lifecycle of an application: intake, submission, follow-up, and appeals where required.

Who we are

• I am Attorney Henry Moyal. I practise exclusively in Canadian immigration law and I lead the team that handles the files described below.
• I have decades of experience in immigration matters and regularly present seminars and write about immigration topics.
• We use a free online assessment to screen and prioritize inquiries before formal intake.

Core practice areas (what we handle)

We work on a broad range of Canadian immigration matters. The main categories we accept and routinely handle are:

• Independent & skilled worker applications (including Express Entry and Provincial Nominee flows)
• Family sponsorships (spousal, dependent children, parents where applicable)
• Visitor visas, student visas, and temporary worker applications (including employer-driven work permits)
• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) assessments and applications (including eligibility review and strategy for graduates of eligible Canadian programs)
• Appeals and removal order work (Federal Court, PRRA, and other post-decision remedies)
• Live-in caregiver applications
• Business- and investor-class applications
• Humanitarian & compassionate (H&C) applications
• Affidavits, special powers of attorney, and other documentary supports
• Provincial nominee and express entry-related filings (including the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP))

Official Express Entry information (Government of Canada)

For the official Government of Canada overview of Express Entry (program description, how it works, and the latest requirements), see:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

If your situation fits into one of these categories, complete the Free Assessment or contact us with the subject of your inquiry so we can route your case to the correct lawyer.

Express Entry category-based selection: 2026 categories (announcement summary)

The following Express Entry categories for 2026 were announced as new categories:

• Medical doctors with Canadian work experience
• Researchers with Canadian work experience
• Senior managers with Canadian work experience
• Transport occupations
• Skilled military recruits who have a job offer from the Canadian Armed Forces

The following Express Entry categories were announced as renewed categories:

• French-language proficiency
• Health care and social services occupations
• Education occupations
• Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations
• Trade occupations

For all renewed categories, the minimum work experience requirement has increased:

• From: 6 months
• To: 1 year of experience in an eligible occupation
• Where experience can be gained: in Canada or abroad
• When it must be gained: over the previous 3 years

New Express Entry category for international doctors (announced December 8, 2025)

Canada announced plans for IRCC to create a new Express Entry category for international doctors who:

• have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation
• gained that experience within the last 3 years

These measures are intended to create a clearer path to permanent residence for doctors already working in Canada on a temporary basis. Invitations to apply for this new Express Entry category are expected to be issued in early 2026.

Reserved nomination spaces and expedited work permits for licensed doctors with job offers

Canada also announced that it will:

• reserve 5,000 federal admission spaces for provinces and territories to nominate licensed doctors with job offers (in addition to annual Provincial Nominee Program allocations), and
• provide expedited 14-day work permit processing for doctors who are nominated, so they can work while awaiting permanent residence.

PNP work permits: temporary alternative proof of PR submission when AOR is delayed (effective June 9, 2026)

Effective June 9, 2026, IRCC introduced temporary facilitation for certain in‑Canada work permit applications connected to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) permanent residence (PR) filings (base and Express Entry).

This temporary facilitation is intended to help PNP applicants impacted by prolonged R10 completeness check timelines and delayed issuance of an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR). When an AOR is delayed, otherwise eligible in‑Canada work permit applications can be refused, potentially causing work interruptions, loss of temporary resident (TR) status, and additional administrative burden (including the need for provinces/territories to re‑issue nominations).

Work permit applications covered

Officers processing in‑Canada applications may temporarily accept alternative evidence of PR application submission for:

• PNP employer‑specific work permits (T13) — where the nomination has expired
• PNP Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) (A75)
• Eligible spousal open work permits for spouses/partners of PNP principal PR applicants (only)

What can be used instead of a PR AOR

In place of an AOR, officers may accept either of the following:

1. A copy of the email confirming submission of the PR application through the online portal plus proof of payment of applicable PR fees, or
2. Confirmation in IRCC systems that an APR has been received and remains pending (including prospective applications visible in GCMS)

Either form of evidence is intended to demonstrate that the PR application has been submitted and received by IRCC. Where system confirmation is available, officers are instructed to rely on that information.

Important limits and cautions

• This flexibility applies only to in‑Canada processing. Work permit applications submitted outside Canada must continue to require a PR AOR before the work permit can be processed.
• This facilitation does not modify underlying program eligibility requirements, and it does not change the outcome of R10 completeness or eligibility assessments.
• This alternative proof is intended to be used only when an AOR has not yet been issued at the time the applicant submits their work permit application.
• If an AOR has already been issued when the work permit application is submitted, the applicant must submit the AOR (and not rely on the alternative evidence).
• These documents do not replace or constitute a determination under the R10 completeness check. If a PR application is later found incomplete and returned, normal consequences apply (including potential impacts on future work permit eligibility).

How we can help

If you are a PNP applicant in Canada and need a work permit while your PR application is in process, we can help you:

• assess which work permit category may apply to you (T13 vs A75 vs eligible spousal open work permit)
• organize the supporting evidence to show PR submission (including portal confirmation and fee proof)
• review nomination validity and timing concerns
• plan around current permit expiry dates to avoid work interruptions or status gaps

This temporary measure is in effect immediately upon publication and remains in place until December 31, 2026 (unless further instructions are issued).

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Ontario Workforce Priority Stream

Ontario’s Workforce Priority Stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This stream is designed to help Ontario address labour-market needs by selecting eligible candidates based on the program’s current priorities.

If you are considering OINP under this stream, we can help you:

• assess eligibility and overall strategy (including whether another OINP stream may be a better fit)
• prepare your documentation package
• review your work and education history to match program requirements
• plan timelines and next steps after nomination

To start, complete our Free Assessment (https://moyal.com/free-assessment/) and mention “OINP – Workforce Priority Stream” in your message.

PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) eligibility issues we commonly help with

If you are planning to apply for a Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after completing a Canadian program, we can help you assess eligibility and avoid common pitfalls. PGWP eligibility can be affected by factors such as:

• Program length and permit duration: How IRCC calculates PGWP length based on the length of your eligible program(s), including situations where programs may be combined.
• Part‑time studies and breaks: Whether part‑time terms, authorized leave, or other gaps in studies may affect eligibility.
• Distance learning and online study periods: How online or distance learning can impact PGWP eligibility depending on timing and circumstances.
• Transfers and program changes: How changing schools or programs can affect a PGWP application.
• Ineligibility and alternatives: If you are not eligible for a PGWP, what other work‑permit or immigration pathways may be available depending on your situation.

To get started, complete our Free Assessment (https://moyal.com/free-assessment/) and include:

• the name of your school and program(s)
• start and end dates
• any part‑time terms, leaves, or online study periods
• your current status in Canada and any upcoming expiry dates

How we work (what to expect)

• Intake: Start with the Free Assessment (https://moyal.com/free-assessment/) or the Contact Us form (https://moyal.com/contact-us/) and select the subject that best matches your question (for example: skilled professional, family class applications, appeals).
• Initial response: After we receive your assessment or contact submission, our team reviews basic eligibility and will follow up to arrange a consultation if your matter is appropriate for our services.
• File handling: We prepare the application package, advise on documentary requirements and deadlines, submit the application, and monitor it through to final decision. Where a decision is unfavourable, we advise on appeal or judicial review options as appropriate.

Contact and location

• Head office: 7 Hendon Ave, Toronto, Ontario M2M 4G8
• Phone: 416-733-3193
• Toll-free (U.S.): 1-888-VISA-078
• Email: canada@moyal.com
• Contact/Intake form: https://moyal.com/contact-us/

Use the Free Assessment page if you want us to perform an initial eligibility screen before scheduling a formal consultation. If you prefer, you can call or email the office to request an appointment.

What we do not include here

This page summarises the practice areas we handle and practical next steps. It does not list specific fees, retainer structure, or fixed turnaround guarantees because these items vary by case type and file complexity. To proceed with a specific matter, we will request documents and provide a tailored engagement letter with timelines and fee structure.

Next steps for prospective clients

1. Complete the Free Assessment at https://moyal.com/free-assessment/ to let us review your eligibility.
2. If we accept the matter, we will request your intake documents, confirm the consultation type (phone/video/in-person), and provide a retainer and fee estimate.
3. If you have urgent removal/appeal deadlines, note them clearly in your intake so we can triage your file.

If you need help immediately, contact our office by phone or use the contact form. We will respond with intake instructions and next-available consultation times.