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Applying for a PGWP, but Your Study Permit Is Expiring?
Jan 6, 2026
Worried your study permit will expire before you can apply for a PGWP? Learn what to do to avoid refusals
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Canada Remains a Top Choice for Newcomers Planning Their Future
Nov 19, 2025
Canada continues to be a strong option for people planning long-term futures. This post explains how newcomers can prepare documents, stay compliant, and move toward PR using reliable support like BorderPass.
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Faster Study Permits for Graduate Students: What Changes in 2026
Nov 12, 2025
Master’s and PhD students won’t need a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to apply for a Canadian study permit starting January 2026. Learn how this works.
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IRCC Just Updated PGWP Rules & Here's What They Could Mean for You
Jun 25, 2025
Learn who’s affected by the new PGWP rules, what changed, and how BorderPass helps students navigate these updates.
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How to Check Study Permit Status
Learn how to easily check the status of your study permit application in Canada.
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What Is a Ghost Update on an IRCC Study Permit Application?
Aug 7, 2026
Ghost update is applicant slang, not an IRCC term. See what the timestamp change actually tells you about your study permit, which is very little.
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IRCC Reconsideration Request: When It Works and When It Does Not
Aug 7, 2026
A reconsideration request asks an officer to reopen a refusal. See when it works, when it does not, and the deadline it can quietly cost you.
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Timelines and Deadlines for Judicial Review of IRCC Refusals
Aug 7, 2026
You have 15 days to apply for judicial review of a refusal made in Canada, 60 days outside it. See what the deadline covers and why leave decides most cases.
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Study Permit Processing Time in Canada: What Drives the Wait
Aug 7, 2026
Processing times are country-specific and are estimates rather than commitments. See what IRCC's published figure measures, and which part of the wait you control.
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How Long Does IRCC Take to Review Additional Documents?
Aug 7, 2026
IRCC publishes no separate timeline for reviewing additional documents. See where the request sits in your file, and why the response matters more than the wait.
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Proof of Funds for a Study Permit in Canada: How Much You Need to Show
Aug 7, 2026
IRCC raised the cost-of-living threshold to $22,895 on September 1, 2025. See the current amounts by family size, and why funded applicants still get refused.
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What Happens if You Do Not Receive a Study Permit Decision Before Your Program Starts?
Jul 30, 2026
Your program start date is approaching, but you have not received a decision on your Canadian study permit application. You may be wondering whether you can still begin your studies as planned or whether your admission needs to move to a later intake. The answer depends on your expected processing timeline, your school’s late-arrival and deferral policies, and whether your study permit application has already been submitted. This article explains when a study program deferral may be needed, what happens to your Letter of Acceptance when your start date changes, and how BorderPass can support you before and after submission.