Started your asylum claim online but never pressed submit? What the November 2 cutoff means
Started an asylum claim in the IRCC Portal but never submitted? What changes on November 3, 2026, situation by situation, and what you can do before the cutoff.
Does Co-op or Student Work Count for Canadian Experience Class in 2026?
A paid co-op term can be valuable. It helps a student learn the occupation, build contacts and sometimes receive a job offer after graduation. But a student who works full-time hours during the term may be surprised to learn that those hours do not count…
Do International Students Need a Co-op Work Permit in Canada in 2026?
A Canadian college student may have a mandatory internship on the program calendar and still be unsure whether a separate co-op work permit is needed. An older school checklist might say yes. A prospective employer might ask for a permit number. The…
Can You Combine Two Study Programs for a Longer PGWP in 2026?
Some international students finish one Canadian credential and then complete another before applying for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). IRCC says the lengths of more than one program may be combined for a PGWP, but each program must independently…
Is Your School and Program PGWP-Eligible in 2026? How to Check Before You Enrol
A letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) can support a study permit application. It does not promise that the student will qualify for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). IRCC explicitly warns that not all programs…
PGWP 180-Day Deadline in 2026: When Does the Clock Start?
Students often picture graduation as a ceremony or the date printed on a diploma. For a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), waiting for either event can be a costly mistake. IRCC says applicants have 180 days after the school issues final marks to apply,…
PGWP Field-of-Study Requirements in 2026: How to Check Your CIP Code
A college or university may offer a legitimate Canadian program that still does not satisfy every post-graduation work permit (PGWP) requirement. For some graduates, one critical question is whether the program’s six-digit Classification of Instructional…
