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Canada’s Immigration System Is Splitting: CEC at 521, Doctors at 198, Healthcare Draws 3,729 PR Invitations

Canada’s Immigration Sys…

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Can You Hold a Work Permit and Study Permit at the Same Time in Canada in 2026?

Yes, you can hold a work permit and a study permit at the same time in Canada if you are eligible for both. IRCC allows you to apply for an additional permit while you are already in the country, provided you maintain your legal status. However, this is not a

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PAL and TAL Exemptions for Canada Study Permits in 2026: Who Needs One, Who Does Not, and What Can Go Wrong

You need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL) to apply for most Canadian study permits in 2026, but you do not need one if you are studying at the master’s or doctoral level, in primary or secondary school, or in Quebec

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Healthcare and Social Services Express Entry Eligibility in 2026: NOC Checklist, Proof and Common Mistakes

You are eligible for the Healthcare and Social Services category if you have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in an eligible NOC code within the last three years and meet the basic requirements for one of the three Express Entry programs. This c

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Express Entry September 2026 Draws Compared: CEC 521, Physicians 198, Healthcare 475

The September 2026 Express Entry draws reveal a wide range of CRS cutoffs, but comparing these numbers directly is misleading. Applicants must understand that different draw types serve different eligibility pools and use distinct selection logic. Focusing sol

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Express Entry Healthcare and Social Services Draw on September 4, 2026: 3,500 ITAs at CRS 475

If you work in healthcare or social services, the September 4, 2026 Express Entry draw is a critical benchmark for your immigration timeline. With 3,500 Invitations to Apply issued at a Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff of 475, candidates in this category no

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Express Entry 2027 Categories: What IRCC’s August Consultation Means for Applicants

Quick Answer For context on how the current draw formats work, see our plain-English explanation of Express Entry rounds. IRCC opened a public consultation on August 4, 2026 regarding economic priorities and potential Express Entry categories for 2027. This co

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Canada Cuts International Student Visas While Opening a “Direct-to-PR” Pathway for 2,970 French-Speaking Students: Only NCLC 5 French Required, No Provincial PAL Needed

# Canada Cuts International St…

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BC PNP 2026: Up to 39% of Quota Locked for Healthcare and Childcare Workers as Province Recruits from the US

On August 26, the BC governmen…

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Quebec Immigration Shifts Gears: High-Skill PSTQ Invitations Plunge from 1,094 to 87, Provincial Presence Becomes Key Filter

Quebec PSTQ high-skill invitations dropped from 1,094 at the start of the year to just 87 on August 27. Selection criteria have shifted from maximizing scores to prioritizing people already in Quebec with French proficiency and priority occupations.