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21OctReview September 2026 Canadian immigration changes, including study funding, worker study rules, pathway closures, border measures and a PRRA exemption.
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19OctUnderstand common Canadian immigration acronyms, what each term means in context, and which official source or document to check next.
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19OctIRCC now includes officer decision notes with most temporary and permanent-residence refusals, but not every application type. Review the full package, request specific missing records and get prompt advice on court deadlines.
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19OctMisrepresentation in Canadian immigration can involve an incorrect statement or an important omission, including information supplied through a representative. If you discover a problem, preserve the submitted file and obtain advice about a clear correction rather than silently replacing the document or assuming an explanation will remove the consequences.
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19OctA paid Canadian immigration representative needs the right professional authority for the service, and their current licence must permit that work. An RCIC-IRB designation concerns Immigration and Refugee Board representation; a business name or the word agent establishes neither authority nor scope.
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19OctCanada immigration scams often ask you to pay before you can verify the person, program or service. Check the representative independently, identify exactly what the payment covers and compare the claim with official instructions before proceeding. A guarantee or unexpected government payment demand is a reason to pause. This guide explains a verification process and where to report concerns; it does not authenticate an individual offer.
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19OctYou may be able to use an earlier immigration medical examination when applying from within Canada, rather than complete another exam. The exemption has conditions: it is not available simply because an old exam exists. IRCC's temporary policy currently runs to 5 October 2029 and can be revoked earlier. The extension was announced in October 2024, not this month; this article checks the current instructions as of 19 October 2026.
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08SepUnderstand the difference between temporary status, permanent residence, selection systems and the evidence required for an application.
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08SepHow to verify a representative, agree on the work and keep control of your immigration file.
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