Immigration Guides

Plain-English guides for every stage of your Canadian immigration journey — verified against official IRCC and provincial sources. Each guide carries a date stamp so you know how fresh it is.

Timely · June 26, 2026

OINP Redesign: All 8 Streams Closed — What Changed

Ontario permanently closed all its old streams on June 26, 2026. The new Workforce Priority stream requires a job offer. If you were planning to apply to the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate stream, read this first.

Choose Your Journey Stage

Study in Canada

Guides for international students at every stage — from choosing a school to using your degree as a springboard to permanent residence.

Study PermitPAL, TAL & the International Student CapProof of Funds+3 more →

Work in Canada

Everything about working legally in Canada — PGWPs, open and closed work permits, bridging permits, and IEC Working Holiday.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)Work Permits ExplainedBridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)+1 more →

Permanent Residence

The federal and provincial pathways to Canadian permanent residence — Express Entry, PNP, and family routes explained.

Express Entry Overview & CRSCanadian Experience Class (CEC)Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)+5 more →

After Permanent Residence

Maintaining your PR status and the path to Canadian citizenship.

Maintaining Your Permanent ResidenceCanadian Citizenship

🗺️ Start with the big picture

The Study → PR Pathway Map shows every step from study permit to permanent residence in one place.

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Not sure where you fit?

The Eligibility Wizard asks 5 questions and matches you to programs. The CRS Calculator shows your Express Entry score breakdown.

Eligibility Wizard →CRS Calculator