Study Without a Study Permit in Canada: New 2026 Rule

Study Without a Study Permit in Canada: New 2026 Rule

11th September 2026BY Qasim Nihang

As of September 2026, some work permit holders may study without a study permit in Canada for 6 months or less. Learn the limits — and the Expres

Could You Lose Your Permanent Residence? The 730-Day Residency Obligation Explained

Could You Lose Your Permanent Residence? The 730-Day Residency Obligation Explained

2nd September 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Worried about time spent outside Canada? Learn how the PR residency obligation works, how the 730 days are counted, and what may happen if you fall

Sponsoring an Undeclared Family Member in Canada: The September 10, 2026 Deadline

Sponsoring an Undeclared Family Member in Canada: The September 10, 2026 Deadline

26th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Canada's policy to sponsor an undeclared family member closes September 10, 2026. Learn who may qualify, who is excluded, and what Ontario families

PGWP Refused for a Non-Credit Program? Your Options Explained

PGWP Refused for a Non-Credit Program? Your Options Explained

13th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

IRCC is refusing post-graduation work permits over non-credit programs. Learn what the June 2026 change means and which options may still be open t

How to Apply to the OINP Workforce Priority Stream: Steps and Deadlines

How to Apply to the OINP Workforce Priority Stream: Steps and Deadlines

6th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

How do you apply to the OINP Workforce Priority Stream now that the EOI portal is open? Here is the order of steps, what it may cost and every dead

H&C Grounds Cannot Waive a Public Policy Condition: What That May Mean for Your Application

H&C Grounds Cannot Waive a Public Policy Condition: What That May Mean for Your Application

31st July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

New IRCC guidance confirms humanitarian and compassionate grounds cannot waive a public policy condition. See what a refusal may mean and what may

OINP Changes 2026: Ontario Streams & the New OWP Stream

OINP Changes 2026: Ontario Streams & the New OWP Stream

28th July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Ontario closed all OINP streams May 30, 2026. Phase 1 launched June 26: the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. Learn who qualifies and what chan

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Points: How to Work Out Your Own Score

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Points: How to Work Out Your Own Score

28th July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream points are scored out of 130 across 11 factors. See how each factor works and why a Toronto job offer starts at z

Changing Schools on a Study Permit in Canada: What the 2026 IRCC Rules Mean for You

Changing Schools on a Study Permit in Canada: What the 2026 IRCC Rules Mean for You

20th July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Changing schools on a study permit? Since November 2024, you may need a new study permit first, and IRCC has tightened enforcement in June 2026.

How Ontario Provincial Nominees Can Get a Work Permit Without an AOR (2026)

How Ontario Provincial Nominees Can Get a Work Permit Without an AOR (2026)

13th July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Waiting on your AOR? Ontario provincial nominees can now apply for a work permit without an AOR until Dec 31, 2026. Learn who qualifies and how to