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    Canada Raised the Study Permit Funds Requirement on September 1, 2026

    Canada Raised the Study Permit Funds Requirement on September 1, 2026

    Sep 3, 2026

    The amount you must prove for a Canada study permit went up on September 1, 2026. If you show the wrong figure, use the wrong table, or document your money in a way an officer questions, your application can be refused, and a refusal follows you into future applications. BorderPass tracks these threshold changes for you and guides you through proving your funds the way IRCC expects, with a licensed Canadian immigration lawyer reviewing your application before you submit.

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    The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot: A French-Speaker's Route to Studying and Staying in Canada

    The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot: A French-Speaker's Route to Studying and Staying in Canada

    Aug 11, 2026

    If you are a French-speaking student outside Canada hoping to study here and one day become a permanent resident, the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) may be one of the most direct routes open to you. It is also easy to get wrong. The eligibility rules cover your citizenship, your French level, your school, and your program all at once, and a single mismatch can mean applying under the wrong stream or being refused. BorderPass assesses what you actually qualify for, guides you step by step through building the strongest application you can, and has a licensed Canadian immigration lawyer review it before you submit, so you can move forward with more confidence in the route you chose.

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    Ontario Workforce Priority Stream:  2026 OINP Scoring Criteria for Applicants

    Ontario Workforce Priority Stream: 2026 OINP Scoring Criteria for Applicants

    Jul 22, 2026

    Ontario replaced its entire provincial nomination program this summer. Eight OINP streams closed and were replaced with one new stream: the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. BorderPass has the full rules as of July 20, 2026 and we are ready to support your pathway to permanent residence. BorderPass makes the changes clearer and helps you apply, with everything reviewed by a licensed Canadian immigration lawyer. Clear guidance, expert support, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional firm. See where you stand under the new rules

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    Ontario has Replaced all OINP Streams. Here is what workers and students need to know.

    Ontario has Replaced all OINP Streams. Here is what workers and students need to know.

    Jun 26, 2026

    Ontario's provincial immigration program changed on June 26, 2026. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program removed all eight of its former streams and replaced them with a single new pathway called the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. If you are a foreign worker or international student hoping to use an Ontario nomination to reach permanent residence, the rules have changed.