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Canada Expands Study Options for Foreign Workers

Canada has introduced a new temporary measure allowing eligible work

10 Sep 2026

1 min

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Major Change for International Students: Canada Increases Study Permit Fund Requirements

Starting September 1, 2026, international students applying for a Canadian

5 Sep 2026

2 min

Express Entry Invites Physicians with CRS Scores as Low as 198

Canada has invited 229 physicians to apply for permanent residence

4 Sep 2026

1 min

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Work

Canada Expands Study Options for Foreign Workers

Canada has introduced a new temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to take short-term courses or training programs without obtaining a study permit. Under the new policy, foreign workers with a valid work permit can study in a program lasting six months or less, even if the course extends beyond the period of stay […]

10 Sep 2026

Policy & Processing

Canada Immigration Processing Times Shift Again

Canada’s latest processing-time update shows longer waits for several permanent residence and citizenship applications, while a few family sponsorship categories have improved. The most notable change is under Express Entry. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) processing has increased from 6 to 7 months, while the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) remains unchanged at 6 months. Other […]

8 Sep 2026

Study

Major Change for International Students: Canada Increases Study Permit Fund Requirements

Starting September 1, 2026, international students applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec must show higher funds for living expenses. These amounts are in addition to:1-First-year tuition fees; and2-Transportation costs to and from Canada. Important: Applications received before September 1, 2026 are assessed using the previous financial requirements. Stronger financial scrutinyIRCC has also increased […]

5 Sep 2026

Permanent Residence

Express Entry Invites Physicians with CRS Scores as Low as 198

Canada has invited 229 physicians to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on September 3, 2026. The draw targeted the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category and required a minimum CRS score of just 198, making it the second-lowest cut-off ever recorded for this category. Candidates with a score of […]

4 Sep 2026

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