Entries by Ali

Off-campus work rules for international students: May 2026 update

​International students in Canada can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The headline number hasn’t changed since fall 2024 — but the rules around what counts as work, what counts as a break, and how the immigration department tracks compliance have continued to shift […]

What happens behind the scenes after you submit a study permit application?

​Most of the study permit process is waiting. You completed biometrics three weeks ago. Your IRCC account hasn’t changed. Your application status still says “In Progress,” and the processing-times page tells you to wait somewhere between six and twelve weeks. Take a 5-minute survey for a chance to win one of twenty $20 Amazon gift […]

LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates

​Eligible LGBTQ Americans are being fast-tracked in their applications for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates. Some are receiving citizenship certificates in as little as two weeks. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship In contrast, most American applicants can expect to wait about a year, as of the time of writing, […]

Canada holds second consecutive provincial nominee draw

​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 334 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 805; and Created an […]

Canada to drop visa requirement for citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia

​Qualifying citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia will be authorized for visa-free travel to Canada. Eligible citizens from both countries will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a temporary resident visa (TRV) when flying to Canada. Qualifying Indonesian and Malaysian nationals entering Canada to visit, study, or work will likely* […]

Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws

​Over the course of May 1–May 13, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds, inviting more candidates to apply for provincial nomination. A total of 1,051 AAIP candidates received invitations, including health and tech professionals, and individuals planning to reside and work in rural Alberta communities. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]