Section
Immigration
Clear guides for work permits, study permits, PEQ and permanent residence in Québec and Canada.
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Renewing your PR card: when a lawyer is genuinely worth it
The card is not the status. The 730-day obligation, the exceptions that count, the travel document if you are abroad — and…
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Getting a CSQ: the PSTQ and Arrima explained simply
CSQ, PSTQ, Arrima: three words, three different things. How Quebec selection works, why a CSQ is not permanent residence, and when a…
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PEQ: the program is reopened, but the window closes 31 October 2026
The Québec Experience Program was abolished on 19 November 2025, then reopened. Applications are only received until 31 October 2026, and eligibility…
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LaSalle College: $48M debt, term suspended, 3,000 students waiting
LaSalle College filed for CCAA protection with a $47.8M debt. Term suspended, student demonstration, hearing on 3 September — and what it…
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IRCC processing times: how to read them and what to do while you wait
Study or work permit extension: where to find the real processing time, what “80% of applications” means, maintained status and its three…
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Leaving Canada and coming back: the documents you need on temporary status
A study or work permit is not a travel document. TRV, eTA, the US exception, renewals in progress: what you actually need…
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Express Entry 2026: five new categories and the 12-month rule
IRCC targets five new occupations in 2026 and raises minimum experience from 6 to 12 months. What the changes mean for your…
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How to prepare your first consultation
What to gather before your first immigration consultation — and why a past refusal should be mentioned from the very first meeting.
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Certified translations: what IRCC really accepts
Who may translate your documents for IRCC, what must accompany each translation, and the partial-document trap that causes refusals.
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PEQ for graduates: the conditions explained simply
Eligible diplomas, the French requirement and work experience: a simple check of where you stand with the Québec Experience Program.