Canada Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents: Requirements Explained
How the Canada super visa works for parents and grandparents: host and applicant requirements, the 1-year insurance rule, the medical exam, fees and how long you can stay.
Moving Abroad
Checklists, paperwork and planning guides for people preparing to move to another country.
International Experience Canada: Working Holiday Visa Guide
How International Experience Canada (IEC) works: who can join, the age limits, the profile and invitation system and which countries have an arrangement with Canada.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada: Eligibility and Length
Who can get a post-graduation work permit in Canada, how long a PGWP lasts, the 180-day deadline, the language proof rule and what to do if your passport…
Canada Study Permit: Requirements, Documents and Key Rules
Who can get a Canada study permit, which documents IRCC asks for, what the permit costs, how long it stays valid and what to do if your school…
How to Find a Job Abroad Before You Move: A Step-by-Step Plan
A step-by-step plan for how to find a job abroad before you move: choose a route, use official job services, prepare a local-style resume, and avoid job offer…
Resume for Applying Abroad: What to Include, What to Leave Out
A practical guide to writing a resume for applying abroad: length, sections, what to leave out, and how Canada's official job service advises newcomers, with a sample structure…
Police Clearance Certificate for Immigration: How to Get One (FBI Check and UK Rules)
Need a police clearance certificate for a visa? Learn how the FBI Identity History Summary works, the UK rules for criminal record certificates, and how to avoid delays.
Canada Work Permits Explained: Employer-Specific vs Open
The two main kinds of Canadian work permit, the three ways to apply and what to check on the IRCC site.
Express Entry Canada Explained: The Three Programs in Plain English
What Express Entry is, the three programs it manages and their basic requirements, based on IRCC guidance.
UK Family Visas: Who Can Apply, Types and What They Cost
An overview of UK family visas: who can apply from outside the UK, who cannot, and the fees and healthcare surcharge listed on GOV.UK.