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💔1 in 4 couples just lost $1,205 in Canada...

Mar 15, 2026

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7 min read

💔1 in 4 couples just lost $1,205 in Canada...

...and months of their life because of one mistake

Dami Koya
Dami Koya
If Your Spouse Is in Their Last Term, You've Missed the Window for a Work Permit

Mar 15, 2026

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7 min read

If Your Spouse Is in Their Last Term, You've Missed the Window for a Work Permit

IRCC now bars spousal open work permit applications if your partner is in their last term of study. Here's what the updated rules mean for international student couples in Canada.

Dami Koya
Dami Koya
Why 27% of Spousal Sponsorship Applications Never Even Get Read

Mar 15, 2026

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7 min read

Why 27% of Spousal Sponsorship Applications Never Even Get Read

27% of Canadian inland spousal sponsorship applications were returned in 2025 before anyone reviewed eligibility. Here's exactly what the R10 completeness check requires and how to make sure your application passes.

Dami Koya
Dami Koya
Rural Canada Is Hiring Foreign Workers. Here's What Changed — and What It Means for You.

Mar 15, 2026

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7 min read

Rural Canada Is Hiring Foreign Workers. Here's What Changed — and What It Means for You.

Canada has expanded TFWP caps for rural employers from April 2026, allowing them to hire up to 15% of their workforce as low-wage temporary foreign workers.

Dami Koya
Dami Koya
Eid in Canada: What the Holiday Actually Looks Like When You're Far From Home

Mar 15, 2026

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6 min read

Eid in Canada: What the Holiday Actually Looks Like When You're Far From Home

Eid al-Fitr falls on March 19–20 in Canada this year, with major festivals running through the March Break weekend. Here's what the holiday looks like across Canadian cities.

Dami Koya
Dami Koya
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