First Generation Limit appears to be over soon
Posted on 16/06/2024
On April 17, 2009 Canada’s First Generation Limit (FGL) came into effect. It means (or meant) that if you are a Canadian citizen by descent …
Open Work Permits for Spouses or Partners of International Students, the latest update
Posted on 31/05/2024
If you are an international student in Canada, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit. That’s the good news. …
Ontario Responds to Study Permit Changes
Posted on 30/03/2024
Ontario, in response to study permit changes announced earlier by IRCC – which we last updated at our blog here – has announced some adjustments …
Update on Study Permit Changes
Posted on 24/02/2024
As we promised in our article here on the new regulations regarding study permits for international students, the IRCC has added more details to flesh …
Applying for Work Permit at Port of Entry
Posted on 17/02/2024
Do you know who can apply for a work permit at their port of entry? In other words, do you know who can apply at …
IRCC Toughens its Policies on International Students
Posted on 23/01/2024
If you’re a foreign national applying to study at a post-secondary institution in Canada, you’d better keep reading. IRCC has decided to clamp down due …
Family based humanitarian program for Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans
Posted on 26/11/2023
Are you from Colombia, Haiti, or Venezuela? You may be eligible for a new Family-Based humanitarian program that will provide a pathway to permanent residence …
Visa-exempt Travel to USA (and St. Pierre and Miquelon)
Posted on 19/11/2023
If you’re a foreign national in Canada on a work or study permit, listen up. This could apply to you, especially if you want to …
How to Avoid being Disqualified after you receive your ITA
Posted on 25/09/2023
When you receive your ITA – Invitation to Appy – to Express Entry you have good reason to celebrate as you’re one step closer to …
Canada and the UK Upgrade IEC Arrangements
Posted on 16/07/2023
Canada and the UK have recently announced upgrades to the International Experience Canada (IEC) & the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme. Canadian and UK youth will …