Work Permit Canada

by Ecaterina Andoni

IRCC Eases Spousal Work Permits for Quebec Health Workers

Canada has eased open work permit access for some spouses and common-law partners of foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. A new IRCC exemption removes the 16-month ...

IRCC Eases Work Permits for Spouses of Quebec Health Workers

Canada has eased one part of its spousal open work permit rules for a narrow group of families in Quebec. Spouses and common-law partners of certain ...

Canada PR Residency Obligation Rules Affect Newcomers

Canadian permanent residents do not keep their status automatically just because they landed in Canada once or still hold an expired PR card. IRCC and CBSA ...

IRCC Work Permit Processing Times Rise Again

IRCC’s latest update shows that temporary resident processing times are shifting again, with work permit timelines rising in several key countries and only limited improvement elsewhere. ...

What CBSA Asks International Students at the Border

International students do not simply land in Canada and walk through the airport. At the border, a CBSA officer must confirm identity, documents, finances, study plans, ...

IRCC Tightens Guidance for Digital Nomads in Canada

Canada has tightened its guidance for digital nomads entering as visitors. Officers may now ask for clearer proof that a traveller earns income only from outside ...

Canada Pauses Travel Documents for Ebola Risk Countries

Canada has announced a temporary suspension of certain immigration travel documents for residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo because of Ebola-related ...

Canada Maintains 24-Hour Off-Campus Work Cap in 2026

Canada’s off-campus work rules for international students remain strict in 2026. Eligible students can usually work up to 24 hours a week during regular study terms ...

IRCC Backlog Falls as Express Entry Hits Record Low

IRCC’s newest inventory update shows Canada’s immigration backlog continued to shrink at the end of March 2026, with Express Entry reaching its lowest backlog level on ...

IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has published new estimated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing a mixed picture for people planning to work, study, or visit Canada. Some applicants, ...

Inland vs Outland Sponsorship in Canada Explained

Choosing between inland and outland spousal sponsorship can affect where you live, whether you can work in Canada, and how your application is processed. This guide ...

How to Renew or Update Your SIN Number in Canada

This guide explains how to renew or update your SIN in Canada, when a SIN number update is required, what documents you need, and how to ...

Canada Eases Refugee Claim Rules for Unaccompanied Minors

Canada has introduced a temporary public policy that protects unaccompanied minors from two newer refugee claim ineligibility rules. The change means some children who arrive in ...

Updated Study Permit Processing Time in Canada

Study permit processing times can change quickly, and even small delays may affect your travel, enrolment, and future plans in Canada. This guide explains current IRCC ...

IRCC clarifies GATS LMIA-exempt work permit rules

Canada has updated its guidance for certain LMIA-exempt work permits under the WTO’s General Agreement on Trade in Services. The new instructions give foreign professionals and ...

Spousal Sponsorship Processing Time Explained

Spousal sponsorship can feel simple on paper but stressful in real life, especially when you are waiting to reunite in Canada. This guide explains spouse sponsorship ...

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I am Ecaterina Andoni, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R1041367) and founder of EverNorth Canada Immigration Solutions Inc. 

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