Hafid Moumie Peyou
Area of expertise — Canada and France immigration — regulatory monitoring and explainers
Hafid Moumie Peyou is a software engineer by training and the editor-in-chief of ImmiWire. Passionate about sharing information, he has followed international immigration news for several years, with a particular focus on Canada and France.
Drawing on his development background, he built ImmiWire: a platform designed to gather information from reliable official sources — including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the French Ministry of the Interior — and rewrite it so it is accessible to anyone looking into immigration procedures.
He is supported by a team that proofreads articles in the site's other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, and French). Hafid Moumie Peyou is not a licensed immigration consultant: articles published under his byline are informational and do not replace advice from a qualified professional.
Recent articles
NewNew Brunswick: 750 Immigration Invitations, What Impacts for Candidates?
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NewFrancophone Immigration in Canada: New Targets 2026-2029 Unveiled
Canada aims for 9% francophone immigrants outside Quebec by 2026, then 12% in 2029. Discover the measures and challenges of this strategy for communities.
New IRCC Policy: Concrete Impacts for Temporary Residents and Future Immigrants
IRCC introduces an unprecedented public policy for temporary residents and future immigrants. Discover key changes, deadlines, and eligibility criteria effective July 2026.
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On February 6, 2026, IRCC invited 8,500 French-speaking candidates with a CRS score of 400. Find out how to take advantage of this record threshold.
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Incomplete applications, unsuitable supporting documents, translation mistakes: candidates for French work visas often make the same errors. Here's how to anticipate them to maximize your chances.
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Discover the chronological process of applying for a tourist visa for France, from preparations to receiving your passport, with realistic timelines.
Work Visa in France: Detailed Conditions and Eligibility Criteria
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Complete guide to the investor and entrepreneur visa in Canada
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Permanent Residence in Canada: The New Rules for 2026-2027 Explained
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