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Work permits awaiting LMIA decisions will no longer be subject to a fixed 90-day holding period in eligible concurrent-processing cases. IRCC will now hold the work…

Major Express Entry changes will take effect on November 3, 2026. Canada is introducing a new Labour Market Integration factor, adding extra CRS points for Canadian…

Yes. In some cases, you can sponsor an out-of-status spouse in Canada. A special public policy allows certain spouses and common-law partners to apply for permanent…

Learn how outland spousal sponsorship works from inside Canada, including open work permit eligibility, processing times and appeal rights.

Can you sponsor your spouse while on welfare in Canada? In most cases, someone receiving regular social assistance cannot sponsor, but disability benefits are treated differently.…

Genuine, legally married couples still get refused every year. Here are the real reasons spousal sponsorship applications fail in Canada — and how to avoid them.

You showed more than enough money and still got refused. Money was never the test. Here is what officers actually assess in a Canadian visitor visa…

When your permit expires and you are still in Canada, timing is everything. Maintained status, the 90-day restoration window, and the May 2026 rule change explained.