​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
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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 […]

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​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
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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 […]

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​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,
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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, […]

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​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*
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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* […]

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​On May 21, Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations to candidates working in in-demand occupations and priority sectors within the province. The draw marks the fifth consecutive month PEI has adhered to its anticipated invitation schedule, with the province consistently issuing more than a hundred invitations monthly to
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On May 21, Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations to candidates working in in-demand occupations and priority sectors within the province. The draw marks the fifth consecutive month PEI has adhered to its anticipated invitation schedule, with the province consistently issuing more than a hundred invitations monthly to […]

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