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Express Entry
Express Entry · July 15, 2026

New IRCC Rules Effective May 1, 2026: Out-of-Status Workers & Students Can Now Restore Status as Visitors from Inside Canada

Canada has introduced an important immigration update that benefits individuals who have lost their temporary resident status. Effective May 1,…

kmriswana@gmail.com · 4 weeks ago
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Work Permit
Work Permit · July 13, 2026

Are you applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit? Here’s What You Need to Know!

A Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) can be a life-changing opportunity, but the application process is rigorous, and refusals are…

CanadaVisaUpdate Google · 1 month ago
Express Entry
Express Entry · July 11, 2026

​🚨 WORK PERMIT EXPIRING SOON? Know Your Options! 🚨

If your Canadian work permit is nearing its end, timing is everything. The IRCC recommends taking action at least 30…

kmriswana@gmail.com · 1 month ago
Express Entry
Express Entry · July 9, 2026

Good News for PGWP Applicants: IRCC Adds Language Proficiency Section

Good News for PGWP Applicants: IRCC Adds Language Proficiency Section After a long period of PGWP refusals tied to missing…

CanadaVisaUpdate Google · 1 month ago
Express Entry
Express Entry · July 8, 2026

IRCC Processing Times Update — July 8, 2026

Here's where things stand across the major immigration streams as of July 7, 2026: Permanent Residence (Express Entry): ~7 months…

kmriswana@gmail.com · 1 month ago
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Study Permit
Study Permit · July 4, 2026

Canadian Master’s Programs Worth Watching: Duration, Tuition & Family Benefits

Choosing a master's program in Canada isn't just about tuition and length anymore — spousal work permit (SOWP) eligibility and…

kmriswana@gmail.com · 1 month ago