Canada Tools & Calculators
Navigate IRCC processing times, PGWP deadlines, CRS scores, and Canadian taxes — purpose-built for international students in Canada.
IRCC Processing Times
Current IRCC wait times for PGWP, Open Work Permit, Study Permit renewal, and PR applications. Updated from official IRCC sources.
PGWP Deadline Calculator
Enter your graduation date and program length to get your PGWP application window, maximum permit duration, and Express Entry eligibility timeline.
CRA Tax Guide & Refund Estimator
Estimate your Canadian tax refund as an international student. Includes tuition credits (T2202), GST/HST credit, provincial benefits, and resident vs. non-resident rules.
Express Entry CRS Calculator
Calculate your CRS score based on age, education, language scores, and work experience. See how you compare to recent Express Entry draw cutoffs.
Canada Document Checklist
Generate a printable checklist for PGWP, Open Work Permit, study permit renewal, SIN, OHIP enrollment, and bank account opening.
Money Transfer Comparison
Compare Wise, Remitly, and Western Union for sending money from Canada. CAD exchange rates for India, China, Philippines, and more corridors.
Canadian Credit Builder Roadmap
Build a Canadian credit score from zero. Covers secured cards, student cards, Nova Credit import, and the fastest path to a 700+ TransUnion/Equifax score.
IRCC Policy Updates
Plain-English summaries of IRCC and CBSA changes affecting international students — PGWP rule changes, intake caps, Express Entry draw frequency.
Study Permit Renewal Calculator
Enter your permit expiry date and instantly see your apply-by deadline, implied status rules, and a document checklist for your IRCC renewal application.
PGWP Eligibility Checker
Find out if you qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, how long yours will be, your application deadline, and your estimated CEC/PR eligibility date.
Canadian City Cost Comparison
Compare rent, groceries, transit, and total student budgets across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, and Winnipeg side-by-side.
Canada Student Budget Planner
Build your monthly budget by city. Adjust rent, groceries, transit, and part-time income to see your monthly surplus or deficit in real time.
Express Entry Draw History
Browse recent Express Entry draws by type (CEC, FSW, PNP). Enter your CRS score to see how many past draws you would have received an ITA in.
Cost of Living Calculator
Compare monthly expenses across cities — rent, food, transport, utilities. See how much you need to budget for different Canadian cities.