Work & Study in Canada

Canada’s LMIA Processing Times Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has published its latest monthly report, which shows a rise in processing times for the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for most streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The July 2026 update, issued on August 7, 2026, reported that processing times had increased […]

Work Permit Exemption for Academic Examiners Canada has published new eligibility requirements for foreign nationals who may be authorized to perform certain academic examination and evaluation activities in Canada without a work permit. The updated instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) were published on July 31, 2026, and provide specific criteria for foreign

Work Permit Processing Times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, reporting longer wait times for several work permit and study permit applicants. The latest update reflects IRCC’s estimated processing times as of July 29, 2026. While processing times increased for certain work permit and study permit

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy for one of Canada’s most commonly used Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, limiting eligibility to foreign nationals who are already employed outside Canada by the employer seeking to transfer or assign them. Under the updated guidance,

If you are planning to apply for a Canadian study permit? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced stricter financial assessment requirements for international students applying for Canadian study permits. Under the updated guidelines, immigration officers will place greater emphasis on verifying the source, credibility, and sustainability of an applicant’s financial resources before approving

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest temporary residence processing time estimates showing improved work permit processing times for applicants in several countries. The updated estimates, published on July 15, 2026, indicate shorter processing times for work permit applicants from Nigeria, the United States, and the Philippines, while applicants from Pakistan experienced