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Foreign Workers Can Now Study Without a Study Permit: What You Need to Know

Effective September 4, 2026, foreign nationals with a valid work permit may study in programs lasting six months or less, even if the program extends beyond the period of stay originally authorized when they first entered Canada. Who Qualifies? To benefit from this temporary policy, applicants must: Hold a valid Canadian work permit. Enroll in a study program that is six months or less in duration. Continue to maintain valid work authorization in Canada. The policy will remai

Sep 111 min read

Temporary Resident Permits for Victims of Family Violence

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for victims of family violence, or in some cases other immigration classes, is a special permit to...

Aug 12, 20251 min read

My Application Was Refused, Now What?

Refusals happen for many reasons, including subjective decision making, mistakes on forms or documents, or missing information. If an...

Jul 23, 20252 min read

Refugee Claims in Canada: What You Need to Know

Seeking refuge (asylum) in Canada? Here's what you need to know. In Canada, a refugee claim can be made at a port of entry (like an...

Jul 9, 20251 min read

First Canadian Express Entry Draw for Education Category

On May 1st, IRCC selected its first round of candidates under the new education category pathway for Canadian permanent residence. This Express Entry category-based draw was announced in February for eligible foreign trained schoolteachers, early childhood educators, and other professionals in education. To qualify under the education category, candidates must have six months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) within the last three years

May 7, 20251 min read