The most common status mistake is continuing to work without being able to prove you were allowed to. This guide shows how to verify and document it.
Most status mistakes in Canada happen when people mix up three different ideas: maintained status, restoration, and visitor status. They are not interchangeable.
In 2026, many people do not lose their Canada plan because they are refused. They lose it because they wait too long to protect status and work authorization.
Canada’s 5% temporary resident target is not an individual refusal rule, but it changes the risk environment for PGWP and work permit holders.
For PGWP holders, Express Entry draw patterns are not just immigration news. They can become status-risk planning signals.
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