A new temporary public policy lets work permit holders take short courses without a study permit. Here is who qualifies, where the limits are, and the one detail that could slow down your PR plans. 

A new temporary public policy lets work permit holders take short courses without a study permit. Here is who qualifies, where the limits are, and the one detail that could slow down your PR plans. 

A family of five in West Africa secured Canadian Permanent Residence on their first attempt with no job offer, no Canadian experience, and no provincial nomination. Discover how leveraging the French Language Proficiency category and a precise application strategy made it possible and what applicants abroad need to know to succeed. 

A family of five in West Africa secured Canadian Permanent Residence on their first attempt with no job offer, no Canadian experience, and no provincial nomination. Discover how leveraging the French Language Proficiency category and a precise application strategy made it possible and what applicants abroad need to know to succeed. 

Can my sister, my uncle, or my parents actually fund my study permit? Or does IRCC only want to see money in my own account?

The short answer is yes, they can. IRCC’s own published list of acceptable financial documents expressly includes a letter from the person or institution giving you money. Third party sponsorship is not a workaround. It is a documented, accepted route. 

Can my sister, my uncle, or my parents actually fund my study permit? Or does IRCC only want to see money in my own account?

The short answer is yes, they can. IRCC’s own published list of acceptable financial documents expressly includes a letter from the person or institution giving you money. Third party sponsorship is not a workaround. It is a documented, accepted route. 

Major amendments to Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act come into force on September 21, 2026. From cutting the N4 non-payment window to seven days to new rules for N8 and N12 notices, these compressed eviction timelines uniquely impact newcomers, international students, and work permit holders. Learn what is changing and how housing shifts can affect your IRCC applications. 

Major amendments to Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act come into force on September 21, 2026. From cutting the N4 non-payment window to seven days to new rules for N8 and N12 notices, these compressed eviction timelines uniquely impact newcomers, international students, and work permit holders. Learn what is changing and how housing shifts can affect your IRCC applications. 

Canada is increasing the study permit proof of funds requirement again on September 1, 2026. Here’s what international students need to know about the new financial requirements, who is affected, and how to prepare for their study permit application or extension. 

Canada is increasing the study permit proof of funds requirement again on September 1, 2026. Here’s what international students need to know about the new financial requirements, who is affected, and how to prepare for their study permit application or extension. 

A newly married couple wanted to visit Canada for their honeymoon and future travel. See how their visitor visa application was approved. 

A newly married couple wanted to visit Canada for their honeymoon and future travel. See how their visitor visa application was approved. 

How to Boost Your Express Entry CRS Score (Real Cases) 

How to Boost Your Express Entry CRS Score (Real Cases) 

How to Boost Your Express Entry CRS Score (Real Cases) 

How to Boost Your Express Entry CRS Score (Real Cases) 

Florence Akpan, founder of InfoPlace Canada, has been named a Community Impact Honouree at the 3rd Annual BOND Awards. Discover how her journey from a Nigerian student to a Canadian CPA and immigration advocate is empowering immigrant communities across Canada. 

Florence Akpan, founder of InfoPlace Canada, has been named a Community Impact Honouree at the 3rd Annual BOND Awards. Discover how her journey from a Nigerian student to a Canadian CPA and immigration advocate is empowering immigrant communities across Canada.