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IRCC plans to add language test field to post-graduation work permit application portal

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field to submit language test results on its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) site, in the face of c...

A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline, and how to avoid it

Once an Express Entry candidate receives an invitation to apply (ITA), they must submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) within 60 days, with all required docume...

Oluwayemisi Peters: How I Finally Got My Canadian PR After Seven IELTS Exams and Two Years of Waiting

The first time I showed up for the IELTS exam, I didn’t get to write it because I was just a few minutes late. The door was already shut. I stood there confused and desperate, hopi...

What happens behind the scenes after you submit a study permit application?

Most of the study permit process is waiting. You completed biometrics three weeks ago. Your IRCC account hasn’t changed. Your application status still says “In Progress,” and the p...

Individuals in these three situations can work in Canada without a work permit

While most individuals will require a work permit if they wish to work while in Canada, there are certain situations in which one need not be obtained. Business visitors, remote wo...

From Job Offer to Canadian Work Authorization!

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program can be a practical option when a Canadian employer needs to hire from abroad, but it only works if the employer and applicant complete the...

Citizens of these countries can get priority access to Canadian work permits on repeat

Early-career workers from 28 countries can get easier access to Canadian work permits more than once. Citizens aged 18-35, or 18-30, depending on the participating country, can obt...

Why More PhD Students in Canada Are Struggling to Complete Their Thesis in 2026

I Thought my thesis would take Three years. I am now entering my fifth.Continue reading on Medium »

Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is closing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) of its International Education Stream, effective immediately. Former CEP candidates wi...

Palestinian students stranded in third country seeing visas processed after long wait

OTTAWA — A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab says expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in a third country is now underway. The...

Canada's sixth-largest state Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residency

Manitoba has closed its Career Employment Pathway for international graduates, effective immediately. Candidates with active EOIs and six months of provincial work experience can n...

Wait times rise for many temporary residence applicants, IRCC data shows

On July 7, the immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing increases across nearly every category. Wait times for work pe...

Canada extends direct-to-permanent-residence pathway for French-speaking students

The federal government has extended a study-to-immigrate pathway for qualifying French-speaking students who wish to settle outside Quebec. The Francophone Minority Communities Stu...

Work permit wait times are on the rise, latest IRCC data shows

On May 26, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications—including work and study permits, visitor visas, and s...

Maintaining your Canadian PR status: The residency obligation traps that catch new permanent residents

Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for simple misunderstandings of their residency obligations. Most permanent residents are aware that they can lose permanent r...

Off-campus work rules for international students: May 2026 update

International students in Canada can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The headline number hasn’t changed...

What are the eligibility requirements for a Canada Work Visa?

What are the eligibility requirements for a Canada Work Visa? Getting a Canada Work Visa generally requires a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, relevant qualifications or w...

With full details on In-Canada Workers Initiative unclear, now’s the time to book immigration language tests

With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat. Canada’s perman...

Canada eases access to work permits for provincial nominees

Provincial nominees and their spouses can qualify for work permits months sooner, under temporary operational measures put in place by Canada’s immigration department. As of June 2...

'Sorry but I cannot offer you US visa today': Indian student narrates F1 visa rejection. Redditors point out one mistake

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New Brunswick extends student pathway to permanent residence

New Brunswick has extended a study-to-immigrate permanent residence pathway for international student graduates of two private colleges. The Private Career College Graduate Pilot i...

Getting Global Talent endorsements right: what separates approvals from refusals

The global talent visa is often presented as a flexible and attractive visa route for talented individuals to work in the UK. That is accurate, but only after the visa is granted....

International students must leave US to apply for green card

New US government policy guidance could significantly restrict international students and workers applying for permanent residency on American soil. The post International students...