Lost your status in Canada? You may still have 90 days to fix it. Learn how IRPR section 182 (Restoration of Status) works, the risks of changing status, and what recent case law means for your application.

Many workers in Canada worry they need a special letter to keep working while waiting for a new permit. The truth is that maintained status under the IRPR automatically allows you to continue employment. This guide explains how the law works and why administrative letters are often just for convenience.

If you are a Provincial Nominee trying to maintain your work status while transitioning to permanent residence, understanding the difference between A75 and T13 is critical. This guide explains when you qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit, when you need an employer-specific permit, and how your choice affects your spouse’s eligibility.

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.

Did you know not all work permits in Canada require an LMIA? From Francophone Mobility to Post-Graduation Work Permits and Bridging Open Work Permits for PR applicants, there are several LMIA-exempt pathways that let you work legally while supporting your immigration goals. Check out the common exemption codes and see if you qualify!

Social media claims that Canada will end Open Work Permits by 2026 are causing unnecessary confusion. Gateway to Canada breaks down the facts, explains which specific temporary policy is expiring, and shows why checking official IRCC and Canada Gazette sources is essential before believing or sharing immigration news.

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.

Pierre Poilievre’s “Canadian Jobs for Canadian Workers, Canada First, Canada Always” campaign sounds patriotic — but it’s bad policy. The call to end Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program would devastate farms, restaurants, and care homes, drive up food prices, and punish Canadian families. The real problem isn’t migrant labour — it’s corporate greed, wage stagnation, and weak labour standards. Canada needs stronger worker protections and a fairer immigration system

Thinking about traveling outside Canada while waiting for your work permit extension or PGWP approval? Under IRPR 186(u) and 186(w), your maintained status allows you to keep working only if you stay in Canada. Leaving could mean losing your work rights until IRCC approves your new permit. Here’s what you need to know before booking that trip.

Starting January 21, 2025, only spouses of temporary workers in select high-skilled occupations will be eligible to apply for an open work p

Effective January 21, 2025, family members of temporary residents—specifically spouses—will face more stringent eligibility requirements whe

From healthcare to agriculture, Canada’s job market is booming in industries that are vital to the nation’s infrastructure and future develo

It is important to note that if the conditions of the work permit specify a particular occupation (TEER category), and you changed jobs or j