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Welcome to your immigration journey

A quick overview of how iimii helps applicants and consultants work together.

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express entry

How Express Entry draws work

Understand CRS scores, invitation rounds, and what happens after you receive an ITA.

study

Study permit document checklist

Key documents IRCC expects before you apply from outside Canada.

work

Work permits and LMIA basics

When employers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment and common LMIA-exempt routes.

family

Family sponsorship overview

Spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorship requirements at a glance.

compliance

Maintaining valid status in Canada

Why implied status, extensions, and timely applications matter for temporary residents.

express entry

7 practical ways to raise your Express Entry CRS score

Actionable CRS levers — language, education, work experience, PNP, and spouse factors — without chasing myths.

study

Study permit: ready-to-apply checklist

A practical pre-submission checklist covering DLI acceptance, funds, study plan, biometrics, and timing.

work

LMIA vs LMIA-exempt work permits: which path fits?

A clear comparison of employer LMIA routes versus common LMIA-exempt categories and open permits.

family

Family sponsorship timelines: what to expect

Realistic stages for spousal and dependent sponsorship — from forms to decision — and how to avoid delays.

study

From visitor to student: changing status in Canada

How visitors can transition to a study permit inland, what dual intent means, and common pitfalls.

getting started

Common IRCC refusal reasons — and how to prevent them

The refusal patterns officers cite most often across visitor, study, work, and PR applications.

documents

Document tips that make immigration files easier to approve

Scan quality, translations, naming, and evidence organization tips used by strong applications.

study

After graduation: Post-Graduation Work Permit basics

Who may qualify for a PGWP, timing rules after program completion, and how it connects to PR pathways.

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