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Work permit explainers covering PGWP questions, spousal open work permits, employer-specific permits, LMIA exemptions and application evidence. · 43 articles
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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 Refresher (September 2026): Still Live, Still LMIA-Exempt
C51 charitable work permit remains active under R205(d) as of September 2026. Refresher on eligibility, employer requirements, and…
TFWP LMIA Wait Times Rise in August 2026: ESDC Data by Stream
August 2026 ESDC data shows Labour Market Impact Assessment processing times climbing across most Temporary Foreign Worker Program…