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Jasmine Low

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Jasmine Low

Jasmine Low has a background in policy analysis for the public sector. She moved to Calgary from Surrey, BC, in 2021 and can spot an error in a legal draft from a mile away.

Researchers Stream in Express Entry: How PhD Holders and Academic Staff Can Transition to PR in 2026
Permanent Residence
Researchers Stream in Express Entry: How PhD Holders and Academic Staff Can Transition to PR in 2026

IRCC’s 2026 Researchers category only applies if your Canadian work history fits the category rules and occupation list.

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage rates forecast Q2 2026: Is now the right time for new residents to buy?
Permanent Residence
Mortgage rates forecast Q2 2026: Is now the right time for new residents to buy?

For newcomers, the better question is not whether rates will fall soon, but whether your income, down payment, and credit can support…

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
Registering Your Children for School in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide for Immigrant Parents
Settlement & Life in Canada
Registering Your Children for School in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide for Immigrant Parents

Newcomer parents usually need to contact the local school board, gather a few key documents, and enrol early to secure a place.

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
March 2026 Super Visa income rule: how IRCC counts family size and what proof actually works
News & Updates
March 2026 Super Visa income rule: how IRCC counts family size and what proof actually works

IRCC still ties Super Visa approval to the host’s minimum necessary income, and the family-size count is where many files go wrong.

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
IRCC processing times in March 2026: what changed and which streams are slowest
News & Updates
IRCC processing times in March 2026: what changed and which streams are slowest

IRCC’s March 2026 processing-time tool still uses two different models, and that split is what keeps some waits moving while others stay…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada

Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, and two asylum ineligibility rules already apply to claims filed on or after…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
The 2026 ‘33k Pathway’: How temporary workers are transitioning to PR this month
News & Updates
The 2026 ‘33k Pathway’: How temporary workers are transitioning to PR this month

IRCC’s 2026–2028 plan points to a one-time move for up to 33,000 temporary workers, but the details still matter more than the…

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
New 2026 Express Entry Category: What “Priority PR” for Researchers and Graduate Students Actually Means
News & Updates
New 2026 Express Entry Category: What “Priority PR” for Researchers and Graduate Students Actually Means

IRCC’s 2026 researcher category is real, but study status alone does not unlock it. The invitation still turns on Canadian work experience…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
NEXUS and Biometrics: What CBSA Guidelines Mean for Land Border Travel in 2026
Tips & Guides
NEXUS and Biometrics: What CBSA Guidelines Mean for Land Border Travel in 2026

Updated NEXUS fees and separate biometrics rules can surprise frequent border crossers. Plan ahead for your next land crossing in 2026.

Apr 3, 2026 7 min read
Provincial Nominee Program: How Each Province Selects Immigrants
Permanent Residence
Provincial Nominee Program: How Each Province Selects Immigrants

The part most applicants miss is that a province is not just looking for skilled workers. It is filling labour gaps with…

Apr 2, 2026 7 min read
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