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An Express Entry Profile Submitted—Have You Actually Applied for PR?
An Express Entry profile puts a candidate in the pool. Why is that different from a permanent res...
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Native English Speaker—Why Does Express Entry Still Require a Test?
English or French is your first language. Why does Express Entry still ask for a language test, a...
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PR Application Submitted—Has Your Temporary Status Been Extended?
A permanent residence application is in progress. Does that change the deadline on temporary stat...
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An Older Police Certificate: Why Might Express Entry Still Accept It?
For Express Entry, a police certificate’s age is only part of the story. Why does current residen...
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Immigration Medical Exam Completed—Who Actually Makes the Decision?
A panel physician completes a Canadian immigration medical exam. Why is that not the same as an I...
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A Canadian Visitor Visa Valid for Years—But How Long Can You Stay?
A Canadian visitor visa can outlast a single visit. Why is its expiry date different from the dat...
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Waiting for a PGWP: Why Can Some Graduates Work and Others Cannot?
A pending PGWP application does not mean the same work rights for every graduate. Which distincti...
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A Student in Canada, a Working Spouse? Why the Program Matters
Marriage to an international student does not automatically create work eligibility. Why does the...
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Why Can an IRCC Application Take Longer Than the Published Time?
A published processing time is not a decision deadline. What does a longer wait actually reveal a...
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