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PGWP to PR in Canada 2026: Pathways and Permit Planning
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SOWP Refusal Over Missing Bank Statements: Singh 2026 FC 544
A work permit, LMIA, employer letter, pay slips and tax documents were not enough for the officer without…
Refugee PR Refusal Overturned: Undisclosed Family Records
The officer compared an applicant’s family information with his brother’s refugee file without adequately disclosing the differences. The…
SOWP Refusal Over ‘Inflated’ Bank Funds: Rattol v Canada
A finding that bank funds were inflated for visa purposes crossed into credibility. The Court required a fair…
Kaur v Canada: IRCC’s Fraud Allegation Was Not Enough
IRCC called a property valuation report fraudulent, but did not explain the actual concern. The Federal Court set…
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2027–2029: What We Know
IRCC confirms the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan will be tabled in fall 2026. Here is what is already…
Express Entry Trades Draw: 3,500 Invited at CRS 476
Canada’s second trades-category Express Entry draw of 2026 invited 3,500 candidates at CRS 476. Here is who qualifies,…
Express Entry
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Express Entry Draws September 2026: CEC 518, PNP 725
Express Entry Draw #444 — Senior Managers Category, September 16, 2026: 250 ITAs at CRS 389
Express Entry CEC Draw — September 15, 2026: 2,000 Invitations at CRS 519
Express Entry PNP Draw #442 (September 14, 2026): 576 Invitations, CRS 734
Provincial Nominee Program
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BC PNP Health Authority Stream 2026: Eligibility, Job Offers and the Path to Permanent Residence
New Brunswick AIP Reopens to Accommodation and Food Services Workers — Effective September 14, 2026
Canada PNP Draws Roundup: September 11, 2026
OINP Post-Nomination Information Request Letter: What It Means and How to Answer Step-by-Step (2026 Guide)
Work Permit
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LMIA Employer Rules 2026: Staffing Agencies, Genuine Employers and Independent Contractors
C10 Work Permit Canada: Eligibility, Jobs & Checklist
Canada’s 120-Day Work Permit Exemption for Researchers: Eligibility, Documents and Entry Rules
Towsif v Canada 2026 FC 1137: Why a Positive LMIA Did Not Save a Cook’s Work Permit Refusal
OINP
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OINP e-Filing FAQ: What Still Applies After the 2026 Redesign
T13 Work Permit After OINP Nomination: Layman’s Guide to Employer Portal, Conditions & Documents (2026)
OINP Approval After an Expedited Processing Request: A Client Success Story
OINP Workforce Priority — Eligible Institutions & Post-Nomination
Study Permit
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ILAC Closure 2026: Tuition Refunds, Credit Card Claims and Study Permit Options
Canada Study Permit Rules 2026: IRCC’s June 18 Update & the 150-Day Rule
Work Permit Expiring? 4 Online PG Programs to Stay & Get PR in Canada (2026)
