Work Permits
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Service Canada Clarifies Who Can Be the Employer for an LMIA
Service Canada updated LMIA employer guidance on September 18, 2026, clarifying the genuine employer test, staffing agency restrictions and independent-contractor rules.
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Work Permit Holders Can Study Up to 6 Months Without a Study Permit
IRCC introduced a temporary public policy allowing eligible foreign nationals with valid work permits to study in programs of six months or less without a study permit, subject to important conditions.
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Maintained Status in Canada: Can You Keep Working After Your Work Permit Expires?
Applied to extend your work permit before it expired? Learn when maintained status may let you stay and keep working in Canada, how to prove work authorization, and what changes if you travel, change employers or apply late.
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LMIA Employer Guide 2026: What Employers Need Before Applying
A practical 2026 LMIA guide for Canadian employers covering wage streams, recruitment, fees, business legitimacy, refusal-to-process rules and work permits.
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Francophone Mobility Work Permit: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Learn who may qualify for Canada’s Francophone Mobility work permit, the French-language requirement, employer steps and how the LMIA exemption works.
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Work Permits and LMIA
A practical overview of Canadian work permits and LMIAs, including employer-specific permits, open work permits and employer responsibilities.