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Work Permit
Work permit explainers covering PGWP questions, spousal open work permits, employer-specific permits, LMIA exemptions and application evidence. · 44 articles
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IEC 2026 Season Closing: October 19 Deadline, Eligible Countries and How to Apply
IRCC has announced the final IEC invitation rounds for the week of October 19, 2026. Learn who can…
PGWP to PR in Canada 2026: Pathways and Permit Planning
Compare PGWP to PR pathways in Canada, including CEC, provincial nominations and regional programs, and plan your next…
LMIA Unemployment Rates October 2026: 8 Regional Shifts
September data signals eight regional shifts around the 6% low-wage LMIA threshold. See the figures, exemptions and filing…
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…
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…
LMIA Employer Rules 2026: Staffing Agencies, Genuine Employers and Independent Contractors
ESDC’s September 18, 2026 guidance explains who qualifies as the employer under the TFW Program. This guide examines…
C10 Work Permit Canada: Eligibility, Jobs & Checklist
A detailed guide to Canada’s C10 significant-benefit work permit: the evidence test, employer obligations, current fees, document checklists,…
Canada’s 120-Day Work Permit Exemption for Researchers: Eligibility, Documents and Entry Rules
Eligible researchers may work at qualifying Canadian institutions for up to 120 consecutive days without a work permit.…
Towsif v Canada 2026 FC 1137: Why a Positive LMIA Did Not Save a Cook’s Work Permit Refusal
In Towsif 2026 FC 1137, the Federal Court dismissed a JR of a refused cook work permit, confirming…
C51 Charitable Work Permit: Key Checks Before You Apply
Review C51 charitable work requirements, employer evidence and fee-exemption checks. Find charity records and get practical help from…