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Auditor General Flags 153,000 Potentially Non-Compliant Study Permits Amid International Student Program Reforms
News & Updates
Auditor General Flags 153,000 Potentially Non-Compliant Study Permits Amid International Student Program Reforms

The Auditor General's 2026 report reveals systemic integrity gaps, flagging over 153,000 non-compliant study permits while citing limited federal capacity to investigate.

Apr 18, 2026 3 min read
Post-Secondary Closures: BC’s 2026 Enforcement Crackdown on Exploitative International Student Programs
News & Updates
Post-Secondary Closures: BC’s 2026 Enforcement Crackdown on Exploitative International Student Programs

New BC legislation and federal reforms signal a stricter era for international students, requiring heightened compliance and increasing institutional review risk.

Apr 17, 2026 3 min read
Indian Immigration to Canada in 2026: Study Permit Refusals, Express Entry Changes, and Action Steps
Permanent Residence
Indian Immigration to Canada in 2026: Study Permit Refusals, Express Entry Changes, and Action Steps

IRCC's 2026 policy shifts target specific labor needs while tightening study permit approvals, creating new challenges and opportunities for Indian applicants.

Apr 6, 2026 4 min read
From Study Permit to Permanent Residence: A Practical Guide for International Students
Permanent Residence
From Study Permit to Permanent Residence: A Practical Guide for International Students

A practical walkthrough for international students moving from a study permit to permanent residence, covering the PGWP, Express Entry, and provincial pathways.

Apr 5, 2026 10 min read
Transitioning from SDS to a Work Permit: What Indian and Filipino Graduates Using the PGWP Need to Do
Study Permits
Transitioning from SDS to a Work Permit: What Indian and Filipino Graduates Using the PGWP Need to Do

If you graduated in Canada and are moving from student status to a post-graduation work permit, the form you use, the timing…

Apr 3, 2026 6 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
Canada’s 2026 temporary resident cut is already reshaping study and work plans
News & Updates
Canada’s 2026 temporary resident cut is already reshaping study and work plans

IRCC’s 2026 target cuts new temporary resident arrivals to 385,000, down from 673,650 in 2025. Students absorb the sharpest reduction, and workers…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
Spring 2026 school registration: what the September academic year deadline really means in Canada
Settlement & Life in Canada
Spring 2026 school registration: what the September academic year deadline really means in Canada

There is no federal September school-registration deadline in Canada. School boards and post-secondary programs set their own cutoffs, while study-permit timing can…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Immigrate to Canada? Fees, Tests, and Hidden Expenses
Permanent Residence
How Much Does It Cost to Immigrate to Canada? Fees, Tests, and Hidden Expenses

The government fee is rarely the biggest bill. Medical exams, language tests, police certificates, translations, biometrics, and a handful of smaller charges…

Apr 2, 2026 6 min read
Canadian Study Permit to Permanent Residence: The Complete Student Pathway
Permanent Residence
Canadian Study Permit to Permanent Residence: The Complete Student Pathway

A practical guide covering the study permit, Post-Graduation Work Permit, Canadian work experience, and permanent residence pathways—with fees, timelines, and common missteps.

Mar 31, 2026 7 min read