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Everything You Need to Know About Your Pathway to Canada
Study Permit Application Assistance
A study permit is a document issued by IRCC that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. Most international students need one, unless their program is less than 6 months.
Typically: a letter of acceptance from a DLI, proof of financial support, a valid passport, recent photos, and sometimes biometrics or a medical exam.
Yes. Full-time students with a valid study permit are usually allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks.
Work Permit & LMIA Support
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document employers may need before hiring a foreign worker. It confirms that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively affect Canada’s labour market.
The two main types are Employer-Specific Work Permits (tied to one employer, often requiring an LMIA) and Open Work Permits (allowing work for almost any employer).
Yes. You can apply to extend or change conditions before your current work permit expires, provided you meet the requirements.
Restoration, Appeals, and Refusals Support
While most refusals cannot be directly appealed, you may request reconsideration, apply again with stronger documents, or challenge the decision at the Federal Court (in limited cases).
If your status in Canada (study, work, or visitor) expires, you may apply within 90 days to restore it, provided you still meet the original conditions.
It’s important to review refusal reasons, strengthen your case with better evidence, and seek professional help to avoid repeated mistakes.
Startup Visa or Business Immigration
It’s a program for immigrant entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas supported by a designated Canadian organization. If approved, you and your family can obtain permanent residency.
You need to secure funding or support from a designated angel investor group, venture capital fund, or business incubator — but there’s no set minimum personal investment required by IRCC.
Yes. Spouses and dependent children can be included in your permanent residence application.
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Foreign nationals already in Canada who do not qualify under regular programs but would face hardship if required to leave may apply.
IRCC considers establishment in Canada, ties to the community, best interests of children involved, and potential hardship if the applicant returns to their home country.
Generally, no. H&C applications are for people already inside Canada.
Visitor Visa Processing
Citizens of visa-required countries must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before traveling to Canada. Some countries only require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
Most visitor visas allow stays of up to 6 months at a time, though the officer at the port of entry decides the exact duration.
Yes. You can apply online to extend your status before your current visitor status expires.
Family Sponsorships
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
Sponsors must prove they can financially support the person they are sponsoring and not be receiving social assistance (with some exceptions).
Generally no, unless under special circumstances (such as orphaned siblings under 18 with no parents).
PNP Applications (All Provinces)
Each Canadian province/territory has its own immigration program to nominate candidates who meet their local labour market needs.
Many streams require a valid job offer, but some PNPs (like certain international graduate or skilled worker streams) do not.
A provincial nomination gives you additional points under Express Entry, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Express Entry Profile Creation & PR
Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications for three federal immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.
Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Those with the highest scores receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Yes. You can increase your score by improving your language test results, gaining more work experience, securing a job offer or provincial nomination, or completing additional education.