04SepIRCC updates & program news
CRS job-offer points remain at zero: what can still improve a score
A factor-by-factor look at CRS scoring after job-offer points were removed in March 2025.
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08SepGuides
Express Entry category-based selection explained
How category eligibility, program eligibility, CRS ranking and invitation rounds work together in 2026.
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08SepGuides
C11 work permits: building evidence of significant benefit
How entrepreneurs can connect the proposed work and Canadian benefit to records that an officer can verify.
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08SepGuides
Cost of living in Toronto for newcomers: build a first budget
Plan housing, transportation, food, communication and settlement costs without relying on a single average.
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08SepGuides
Working in Canada: start credential recognition before the job search
Find out whether your occupation is regulated, which authority assesses you and why immigration assessments differ from professional licensing.
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08SepGuides
Your first 30 days in Canada: a newcomer checklist
Put identity records and health coverage first, then arrange money, housing and settlement services during your first month in Canada.
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08SepGuides
How Canadian immigration works: a map of the system
Understand the difference between temporary status, permanent residence, selection systems and the evidence required for an application.
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08SepGuides
How to work with an immigration consultant in Canada
How to verify a representative, agree on the work and keep control of your immigration file.
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04SepGuides
Refugee claims and appeals: why a deadline-first review matters
How to preserve dates, notices and records before discussing a protection or appeal matter.
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04SepGuides
Study permit and PGWP planning in 2026: eligibility checks before enrolling
Why school admission, study-permit eligibility and PGWP eligibility are three different checks.
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