Miguel Martins Pereirinha presented to the Canadian Bar Association BC Immigration Law Section on work authorization and PR pathways for international students.
Presenting to the CBA BC Immigration Law Section: International Students in Canada Read More »
IRCC now allows eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens to fly to Canada with an eTA instead of a visitor visa. Here’s who qualifies, and the fine print.
Canada Expands eTA Eligibility to Eligible Travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia Read More »
The Post-Graduation Work Permit is the bridge between studying in Canada and staying permanently, if you plan it right from day one.
PGWP 101: Turning a Canadian Education into Permanent Residence Read More »
A DUI can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada, even years later, even just to visit. Here are the legal pathways in.
Visiting Canada with a DUI: TRPs and Criminal Rehabilitation Explained Read More »
Study permit refusals are among the most common in Canadian immigration. Almost all of them trace back to five predictable weaknesses.
Study Permit Refusals: The 5 Most Common Reasons, and How to Avoid Them Read More »
Sponsoring your spouse or partner starts with one strategic decision that shapes everything: applying from inside Canada, or outside.
Spousal Sponsorship: Inland vs. Outland – Which Route Is Right for You? Read More »
Express Entry is not a queue, it’s a competition. Here’s how the Comprehensive Ranking System scores you, and what you can do to climb.
Express Entry Explained: How Canada’s CRS System Actually Works Read More »
IRCC confirmed in January that no fields of study will be added to or removed from PGWP eligibility in 2026. Stability is good news, but the list still catches students by surprise. Check before you commit tuition.
The PGWP Field-of-Study List Is Frozen for 2026: Verify Your Program Before You Enroll Read More »
Canada will issue up to 408,000 study permits in 2026, 7 percent fewer than 2025. BC holds 32,596 capped application spaces, and as of January 1, master’s and doctoral students at public institutions no longer need an attestation letter.
New low-wage LMIA rules took effect April 1, 2026: longer mandatory advertising, required youth outreach, and no processing at all in metro areas with 6 percent unemployment, a freeze extended to Vancouver in April.
