Study Digital Marketing in Canada: CBU’s Master of Digital Marketing for International Students

Looking to study digital marketing in Canada? Cape Breton University’s Master of Digital Marketing is a 16-month, future-focused graduate program that equips students with advanced, data-driven marketing skills. The curriculum blends strategy, analytics, and ethical use of emerging technologies like AI to prepare graduates for the evolving global marketplace.

Designed with international students in mind, the program offers practical experience through hands-on labs and a final Master’s project. Studying in Sydney, Nova Scotia, students join a diverse, global community while gaining the skills and experience needed for a successful career in digital marketing.

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You Got PR Through a Provincial Nominee Program. Can You Move to Another Province?

If you received permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program, are you required to stay in the province that nominated you? Many new permanent residents are unsure whether they are legally bound to remain there or whether moving to another province could create problems in the future.

Understanding how mobility rights, residency obligations, PR card renewal, and citizenship rules interact is essential. While permanent residents have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada, your declared intention to reside in the nominating province also plays an important role. Before making any decision to relocate, it is important to know how these factors may affect your long-term immigration status.

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Canadian Work Experience While on a Refugee Claimant Work Permit: What You Need to Know

Can Canadian work experience gained while holding a refugee claimant work permit be used for Express Entry? The answer depends entirely on timing. Under immigration law, eligibility for the Canadian Experience Class hinges on your legal status at the time the work was performed. Understanding the distinction between temporary resident status and refugee claimant status can make a decisive difference in your long term immigration strategy.

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A75 vs. T13: Choosing the Correct LMIA-Exempt Work Permit as a PNP Applicant

If you are a Provincial Nominee navigating the complex path from temporary worker to permanent resident, understanding the difference between A75 and T13 LMIA exemption codes is essential. 

Choosing the correct code is not just a technicality—it can affect whether your work permit is open or employer-specific, how long you can continue working in Canada, and whether your transition to permanent residence is smooth or delayed. This guide breaks down the key eligibility criteria, explains the impact of your Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR), and clarifies how employer restrictions influence your work permit options.

It also covers one of the most common questions families face: whether your spouse is eligible for an open work permit. Spousal eligibility depends on your employment status and job classification, and understanding this early can prevent unnecessary delays or refusals. By following the guidance in this article, you can make informed decisions, maintain lawful status, and ensure both you and your family can continue working and settling in Canada while your permanent residence application is being processed.

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Canada “Takes Back Control”: What the 2026 Express Entry Categories Mean for Skilled Workers

Canada is recalibrating immigration for 2026 with new Express Entry categories targeting foreign medical doctors, researchers, senior managers, transport professionals, and skilled military applicants. With continued focus on healthcare, trades, and French-speaking candidates, the system is becoming more strategic and occupation-driven. Discover what this means for your permanent residence pathway.

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No LMIA Required: Your Complete Guide to the C50 Religious Work Permit — Start Your Application with Gateway to Canada

Did you know that ministers and religious workers can come to Canada without an LMIA? Under the C50 Religious Work category (R205(d)), qualified faith leaders and religious workers may apply for an LMIA-exempt work permit. In this guide, we explain who qualifies, what documents are required, and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to refusal.

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Work in Canada Without an LMIA? Yes, LMIA-Exempt Work Permit is Possible.

Did you know not all work permits in Canada require an LMIA? Certain foreign nationals can work legally under LMIA-exempt pathways that support Canada’s economic, social, and cultural priorities. 

Whether you are pursuing permanent residence, gaining Canadian work experience, supporting your family, or contributing to communities, there are LMIA-exempt pathways designed for different situations. Understanding the right exemption code is key to applying successfully and working legally in Canada.

Check out the common LMIA exemption codes and see if you qualify!

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From TEER 4 to TEER 3: Promotion or Immigration Problem?

You started with an LMIA-based work permit under TEER 4. Now your employer moved you to a TEER 3 position. The big question: does this count as Canadian Experience for Express Entry?

Under Express Entry, only “skilled” work qualifies. That includes TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3 under the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada system based on the National Occupational Classification. So yes, TEER 3 is considered skilled work.

If your TEER 3 role is full time, paid, continuous for at least one year (or six months for certain priority occupations), gained within the last three years, and done while holding a valid work permit, it can count.

But here is the catch. If your work permit specifically limits you to a TEER 4 occupation and you changed roles without updating your permit, that could raise compliance issues. Immigration is not just about what you do. It is also about whether you were authorized to do it.

Before celebrating those CRS points, make sure your paperwork matches your promotion.

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Raising the Bar: Improving the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

A new report from the Toronto Region Board of Trade warns that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is not meeting the province’s economic needs and calls for urgent reforms. Keisha Balatbat reports, with insights and feedback from migrants shared by Apol Apuntar.

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Inadmissibility Based on Criminality and Serious Criminality under Canadian Immigration Law

A single criminal conviction — even for a hybrid offense prosecuted summarily — can trigger inadmissibility under section 36 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This article explains the difference between “serious criminality” and “criminality,” how courts interpret these provisions, and what options may be available if your immigration status is at risk.

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Traveling Outside Canada While on Maintained Status

If you’re in Canada on a work permit or transitioning to a Post-Graduation Work Permit, your legal status determines whether you can continue working while waiting for a decision from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Many applicants rely on “maintained status” after filing an extension or PGWP application before their permit expires. 

But what happens if you travel outside Canada before approval? Under Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations sections 186(u) and 186(w), leaving the country can immediately affect your right to work. In many cases, you may be allowed to re-enter Canada only as a visitor—without authorization to work—until your new permit is issued. Understanding the travel risks before you leave can protect your employment and your status.

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Studying While on a PGWP or Work Permit in Canada: What You Need to Know

Many work permit and PGWP holders assume that courses under six months don’t require a study permit — but immigration law isn’t always that simple. Under IRPR 188(1)(c), short-term studies must be completed within the period originally authorized upon entry, a rule strictly interpreted by the Federal Court in Zhang v. Canada. While a 2023 Temporary Public Policy offers added flexibility until June 2026, not all work permit holders qualify. Before enrolling in any program, it’s crucial to confirm your eligibility with IRCC to avoid unintended immigration consequences.

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Pangamba ng temporary residents sa Bill C-12 ng Liberals

From OMNI News: Immigration expert and migrant advocate, Apol Apuntar, share concerns about the Federal Liberals' Bill C-12, emphasizing unfairness to temporary residents. Paula Saraza reports.

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You Got PR Through OINP Employer Job Offer — Can You Quit Your Job?

Just got PR through OINP Employer Job Offer? Find out if you can change jobs, what immigration law allows, your rights as a permanent resident, and why leaving too soon could affect your professional reputation.

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Trapped Between Abuse and Unemployment: The Reality Facing Vulnerable Foreign Workers in Canada

Foreign workers tied to a single employer often fear leaving abusive workplaces. Even with Canada’s Vulnerable Open Work Permit, many still struggle to find new employment after speaking out.

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Permit Holder Class: A Pathway to Permanent Residence in Canada

Even if you were once deemed inadmissible to Canada, you may still qualify for permanent residence through the Permit Holder Class. This pathway allows holders of a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) who have lived in Canada for several years and maintained good standing to apply for permanent resident status. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and how Gateway to Canada can help guide you through the process.

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Multiple PR Pathways for Couples | Express Entry & PNP Strategies

Many couples believe they can only submit one PR application—but Canada’s immigration system allows much more flexibility. Learn how spouses can each have their own Express Entry profile, target different NOCs, apply to PNPs at the same time, and use strong language scores to multiply their chances of becoming permanent residents.

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Francophone Mobility Work Permit Program: LMIA-exempt Work Permit

The Francophone Mobility Work Permit makes it easier for French-speaking workers to live and work in Canada outside Quebec — no LMIA required. If you can speak and understand French at an intermediate level (NCLC 5+), this program could be your gateway to a Canadian career and permanent residency opportunities.

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OINP Foreign Worker Stream: Is a Personal Support Worker Exempt from the Two-Year Work Experience Requirement?

Many applicants believe Personal Support Workers are exempt from the OINP two-year work experience requirement. This article clarifies the rules and explains what PSWs under the Foreign Worker Stream must actually meet.

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Excluded Family Members in Canadian Immigration: What It Means and What You Can Do

If a spouse or child was not declared when a sponsor became a permanent resident, Canadian immigration law may treat them as an excluded family member. This guide explains what that means, how to respond to a procedural fairness letter, what happens after a refusal, and when a temporary public policy may offer a second chance at sponsorship.

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