
Complete Your PGWP From Outside of Canada (Overseas)
Posted on 04/08/2021
If you’re an international student studying at a Canadian post-secondary school who wants to apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (or PGWP), there have been …

What is Maintained Status (formerly implied status)
Posted on 13/04/2021
What used to be called Implied Status – the legal status a temporary resident in Canada has after their temporary visa expires, IF they apply …

New Measures for International Students
Posted on 27/08/2020
Important: The 2-stage assessment process for initial study permit applications terminated on September 15, 2020. I: If you’re an international student who is applying to study in …

Travel Restrictions Eased for International Students
Posted on 03/08/2020
If you’re an international student who has a study permit but have been unable to travel to Canada because of travel restrictions affected by coronavirus/COVID-19, …

3 Strategies for International Students who plan to Study in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on 02/04/2020
The following information has been updated since this post. Please check our newer blogs published in 2021. If you are an international student who was …

How Travel Bans and School Closures might affect your PGWP eligibility
Posted on 17/03/2020
The following information has been updated since this post. Please check our newer blogs published in 2021. Canadian Designated Learning Institutions are likely considering ramping …

Applying for a PGWP while Maintaining your Status
Posted on 21/02/2020
As we’ve explained, a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a wonderful way to use your Canadian post-secondary studies as a bridge to find work …

Flagpoling – A way to leave and re-enter Canada
Posted on 05/12/2019
Flagpoling is when you cross the U.S./Canada border from Canada into the U.S. and then immediately turn around and re-enter Canada. In other words, circle …

Giving biometrics inside Canada
Posted on 04/12/2019
Do you have to give biometrics (digital fingerprints and digital photographs)? You can now give them in Canada. We have pointed out that this would …

Study in Canada – Moroccans and Senegalese
Posted on 03/09/2019
The IRCC’s Student Direct Stream is being expanded once more. Morocco and Senegal are being added to the list of countries whose residents can fast-track …