Visa Guides
Explore planning guides for Canada work permits, study, and permanent residence.
Key work permit types, LMIA vs LMIA-exempt, and how to plan.
How LMIAs work, key TFWP streams, and what applicants should prepare.
LMIA-exempt pathways, common categories, and application basics.
Eligibility basics, documents, and the official study permit process.
Express Entry, PNPs, family sponsorship, and other PR routes.
Who can sponsor, who can be sponsored, and key steps.
When you need a visa vs eTA and how to apply.
Eligibility basics, profile steps, and how invitations work.
How PNPs work, when to use them, and what to prepare.
Quebec selection programs, requirements, and planning tips.
A practical checklist for Canada visa and permit applications.
What affects timelines, how to plan, and how to avoid delays in Canada.
High-level study permit document checklist with official sources.
High-level work permit checklist for employer-specific and open permits.
Documents to gather before and after an Express Entry invitation.
Compare LMIA-required TFWP routes vs LMIA-exempt IMP permits.
Which option fits parents and grandparents visiting Canada.
When to choose Express Entry vs a Provincial Nominee Program.
Common refusal reasons, evidence gaps, and preparation tips for Canada.
How to prepare if IRCC requests an interview and what to bring.
What IRCC expects, common mistakes, and how to document funds.
When they’re required, how to prepare, and how they affect processing.
How international graduates transition from PGWP to permanent residence.
When biometrics are required, how to book, and what to expect.
When to extend, how to apply, and what documents to prepare.
How to extend employer-specific or open permits and avoid status gaps.
Understand the difference between extending stay and applying to enter.
Who qualifies, required documents, and common pitfalls.
Common study permit refusal reasons and how to avoid them.
Common work permit refusal reasons and how to avoid them.
Why visitor visas are refused and how to strengthen your case.
How to show funds, ties, and trip support for visitor visas.
What to include, who can write it, and how to support a visitor application.
How to explain study plans, academic fit, and return intent.
How IRCC reviews job offers, employer docs, and LMIA details.
Which PR programs require funds and how to document them.
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